Can you play Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Mac?
Probably yes. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is rated Playable on Steam Deck, so it should run on an Apple Silicon Mac, though it is not confirmed on a Mac yet.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is rated “Should work”
Valve rates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition “Playable” on Steam Deck, which usually means it runs, but may need some tweaks. That is the main reason it is rated “Should work” here.
It uses DirectX 12. On a Mac that runs through Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit, which works only on Apple Silicon and needs a one-time setup that Sommelier walks you through.
No anti-cheat is listed for the game, so nothing of that kind is known to block it.
- Mac versionNo, runs through Windows compatibility
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- GraphicsDirectX 12
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Which Mac can run Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition?
| Chip | Apple Silicon only DirectX 12 games need Apple Silicon. |
|---|---|
| Intel Macs | Not supported |
| How it runs | Game Porting Toolkit One-time setup, free from Apple. |
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 50 GB |
Where to get Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
- Steam
- DeveloperWorld's Edge
- Released2021
- Download size50 GB
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
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Hearts of Iron IVQuestions about Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Mac
Do I need Windows to play Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, so nothing of that kind is known to stand in the way. Whether a given online feature works also depends on the game’s own servers.
Does Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
Can I use a controller with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on your Mac
Sommelier is a free app that tells you before you download whether a game will run, and sets it up for you.