How to play Cradle of Persia on Mac
| Platforms | Computer |
Game summary
Build the mysterious heart of Ancient Persia in this engaging puzzle game! The original capital of the Achaemenid Empire was adorned with luxurious metals, gems and stone carvings, sure to have impressed peasants and visiting nobles alike. Sadly, the exotic gardens and impressive architecture that once filled this land have vanished into the passing sands. Now you’ve got the chance to seek out the riddles of these ruins, as you travel through the land of a-thousand-and-one nights. To do this, you will need skill and a keen wit, but the result - if you survive - will unlock a mystery never before seen by man, here in the Cradle of Persia.
First released: Jan 2010
Play Cradle of Persia on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)
The easiest way to play Cradle of Persia on a Mac is through Parallels, which allows you to virtualize a Windows machine on Macs. The setup is very easy and it works for Apple Silicon Macs as well as for older Intel-based Macs.
Parallels supports the latest version of DirectX and OpenGL, allowing you to play the latest PC games on any Mac. The latest version of DirectX is up to 20% faster.
Our favorite feature of Parallels Desktop is that when you turn off your virtual machine, all the unused disk space gets returned to your main OS, thus minimizing resource waste (which used to be a problem with virtualization).
Cradle of Persia installation steps for Mac
Step 1
Go to Parallels.com and download the latest version of the software.
Step 2
Follow the installation process and make sure you allow Parallels in your Mac’s security preferences (it will prompt you to do so).
Step 3
When prompted, download and install Windows 10. The download is around 5.7GB. Make sure you give it all the permissions that it asks for.
Step 4
Once Windows is done installing, you are ready to go. All that’s left to do is install Cradle of Persia like you would on any PC.
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