

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is a remastered version of the classic real-time strategy game that takes you through various historical periods, commanding armies, and building vast empires. You could try some Windows emulation softwares, line WINE. So, sharpen your swords and prepare for battle as we explore the world of Age of Empires 2 on Mac Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on Mac. Try to get the original, non-Steam version of AoE II, there's a Mac version (not sure about Stronghold though, but I think so).
#AGE OF EMPIRES II FOR MAC INSTALL#
If you have a really good/recent computer, try installing Windows in a virtual machine (VirtualBox for instance), then install Steam and the game in there. In case you're wondering, it's officially developed and supported by Apple, and it's based on a dual boot system: you don't remove OSX, you can still boot your mac on OSX, and can delete windows whenever you want. It allows you to install Windows natively on you mac, and you can play your games without any performance problems, as if your had a PC with Windows on it.

What you'll need is a Windows emulation software like Parallels or Boot Camp Assistant to install Windows OS on your Mac.

The simplest and cleanest way to play the games would be to use Bootcamp, google it. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition can be played on Macs despite the absence of official macOS support. Unfortunately the only solutions are to have some kind of Windows available (the primary solution would have been to have a PC).
