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Which renderer to use
Highball can run each game through three different Direct3D translation layers. This is what the database knows for this title — empty rows are open questions, not failures.
| Renderer | Verdict | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| DXVKDirect3D 9-11 over Vulkan | Recommended | 1 report |
| DXMTDirect3D 11 over Metal | Does not work | black screen on macOS 14 (DXMT 0.80 targets macOS 15+) |
| D3DMetalApple's Game Porting Toolkit | Partial | fast but heavy texture corruption on macOS 14 |
last confirmed 2026-08-25 · engine x64-sikarugir10.0_6-r0 · macOS 14.6. Dated runs record the engine build and, where the reporter gave it, the macOS version.
Notes
DXVK is the verified renderer: office scene renders clean, ~40 fps, ReShade 6.8.0 works on top (re-verified 2026-08-25). On our macOS 14 test machine the other renderers misbehave with current builds: DXMT 0.80 black screen (it targets macOS 15+), D3DMetal severe texture corruption (GPU identity keys and ReShade ruled out by A/B). On macOS 15+ your results may differ.
One-click setup
Highball ships a recipe for Aperture Desk Job: open the game in your Library and apply it. The recipe carries the tested renderer and any per-game fixes, so you don't have to reproduce them by hand. Read the recipe.
Provenance
verified by Highball on Apple M1 Pro / macOS 14.6 / engine x64-sikarugir10.0_6-r0 (2026-08-23)
Before installing anything, it is worth checking whether the game already ships a native Mac build.
Common questions
Does Aperture Desk Job work on Mac?
Aperture Desk Job has no native Mac build, but it is reported to run on Apple Silicon through Highball, a free open-source compatibility layer. Highball has run it on Apple Silicon (last confirmed 2026-08-25 · engine x64-sikarugir10.0_6-r0 · macOS 14.6).
Which renderer should I use for Aperture Desk Job?
DXVK. Highball can translate Direct3D through DXVK, DXMT or Apple's D3DMetal, and the right choice varies by game. The database records DXVK for Aperture Desk Job, and applying the Aperture Desk Job recipe sets it for you.
Is there a one-click setup for Aperture Desk Job?
Yes. Highball ships a recipe for Aperture Desk Job that sets the tested renderer and any per-game fixes. Open the game in your Library and apply it.
Contribute a result
This page is generated from an open database. If you have run Aperture Desk Job on Apple Silicon, working or not, a report takes a minute and fills in the empty rows above. Send a report, or read how the data is put together.