Here you will learn how to play Caesar 3 Augustus on Mac(M1 or M2).
Caesar 3, one of the all-time best city-building games can efficiently be run on Mac M1 or M2 systems which include Macbook Air, Pro, Studio, and Mini. I tested the game on a Macbook Air M1 running on macOS Ventura & Sonoma using CrossOver and Parallels Desktop, and it ran perfectly fine. Here I share the guide to playing Caesar 3 Augustus on Mac by using all the available methods.
Note: Caesar 3 Augustus which allows HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 widescreen along with Zoom in & out feature and little gameplay enhancements.
The game was first released back in 1998 and it’s still one of those games that can hit you with its fantastic gameplay. Caesar 3 features the Roman era of building, growth, trade, economy, and much more, that you can enjoy on Apple’s Mac computers.
Steps to Play Caesar using CrossOver
Step 1: Download the Caesar 3 Zip File.
Step 2: Extract the files.
Step 3: Download Augustus files to play on 1920 x 1080 with Zoom in & out and other gameplay enhancements.
Step 4: Copy & paste the Augustus files to the Caesar 3 folder.
Step 5: Download and Install CrossOver:
Get CrossOverStep 6: Go to the Caesar 3 game folder and run augustus.exe.

Step 7: Under Unlisted application, click on “Install”.

Step 8: Write “Caesar 3” on the new Bottle Name and Select “Windows XP 64-Bit” as a new Bottle Type. Then click on “Done” to proceed.

Step 9: The game will start automatically.

Here is my video, where I tested playing Caesar 3 on a Macbook Air using CrossOver:
Steps to Play Caesar 3 using Parallels Desktop
- Download and Install Parallels Desktop on your Macbook Air M1.
- Open Parallels Desktop.
- Install Caesar 3 from Steam or any other source on Windows using Parallels Desktop.
- Run Caesar 3 and enjoy.
You can easily play Caesar 3 on Mac M1 or M2 using the Parallels Desktop by following the steps.
Note: You can also use the Caesar 3 Augustus files here for widescreen and other game enhancements, similar to the CrossOver.
Play Caesar 3 Online (on Browser) on Mac
The other alternative to Parallels Desktop and Crossover is online via browser. There is also a Caesar 3 online version that is free and can be run on any browser. You can try it on any MacOS system.
Here is the link: https://epicport.com/en/caesar3
What do I Recommend?
If you’re looking for Caesar 3 to be played on Mac, I suggest using CrossOver. It’s a more affordable option compared to Parallels Desktop but offers a similar gameplay experience. Alternatively, you can play Caesar 3 for free online if you don’t want to spend any money.
Related: How to Play Caesar 3 on Android SmartPhone

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