How to Install Mindustry on macOS

Mindustry is a strategy simulation game developed by Anuken. It is available on multiple platforms including macOS. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Mindustry on macOS.

Step 1: Download Java Development Kit (JDK)

Mindustry is a Java-based game, so you need to have Java installed on your system. Follow these steps to install JDK:

  1. Go to Oracle's Java SE Development Kit 17 Downloads page.
  2. On the page, locate and click the "Download" button for the DMG installer corresponding to the version of macOS that you are using.
  3. Once downloaded, double-click the DMG file to open it and follow the on-screen instructions to install the JDK.

Step 2: Download Mindustry

  1. Go to the official Mindustry website and click on the "Download" button.
  2. Choose the macOS version that you want to download.
  3. Once downloaded, locate the downloaded file (usually in the Downloads folder) and double-click it to extract the files.

Step 3: Run Mindustry

  1. Open the extracted folder and double-click on the "Mindustry" icon.
  2. A security prompt may appear. If this happens, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy and click the "Allow" button next to the "Mindustry" application.
  3. Once the game loads, you can start playing!

Note: If you encounter any issues running Mindustry, try restarting your Mac and then launching the game again.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mindustry on your macOS computer. Enjoy the game!

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