Is Imperator: Rome available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Imperator: Rome has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Imperator: Rome Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 76 / 100 |
| Genre | Strategy |
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What does this mean?
Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Imperator: Rome run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for Imperator: Rome
| OS | 10.14 (Mojave) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® iCore™ i5-6500 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD® Radeon™ R9 M380 with 2GB Vram |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Imperator: Rome should run.
How to play Imperator: Rome on Mac
Imperator: Rome has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
- Get the game. Buy and download Imperator: Rome on Steam.
- Install Rosetta 2 (one time). The first time you open an Intel app, macOS offers to install Rosetta 2. Click Install. You can also run "softwareupdate --install-rosetta" in Terminal beforehand.
- Launch and play. Rosetta translates the game invisibly in the background. For a game like this, performance is typically excellent, and you won't notice it's happening.
Common questions about Imperator: Rome on Mac
Is Imperator: Rome available on Mac?
Yes. Imperator: Rome has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Imperator: Rome on Mac?
Imperator: Rome has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
What is Imperator: Rome's Metacritic score?
Imperator: Rome has a Metacritic score of 76.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Imperator: Rome?
Imperator: Rome lists a minimum of macOS 10.14 (Mojave), Intel® iCore™ i5-6500, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
