About Age of Empires II
The legendary medieval RTS: grow a civilization from the Dark Age to the Imperial Age.
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999) by Ensemble Studios is one of the most popular real-time strategy games. Thirteen civilizations gather resources, advance through four ages and fight with knights, archers and siege weapons.
Play with the mouse and hotkeys.
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Age of Empires II at a glance
- Genre
- Strategy
- Original release
- 1999
- Developer
- Ensemble Studios
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Browser version
- dos.zone
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required — runs in the browser
- Devices
- PC or laptop with keyboard and mouse
- Online play
- Depends on the build
How to play Age of Empires II in your browser
- Press Play in browser — the game opens on dos.zone in a new tab.
- Wait while the game files load. The first start can take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your connection; later starts are faster because the browser caches the files.
- Click inside the game window so it captures the keyboard and mouse, then switch to fullscreen (F11 or the host's fullscreen button).
- Open the in-game settings to adjust controls, graphics and sound. Progress is normally kept in your browser storage, so don't clear site data if you want to keep your saves.
Age of Empires II controls
Default layout for this browser version. Keys can differ between builds, and most hosts let you rebind them in the settings. A USB or Bluetooth gamepad usually works too.
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Select units | Left click / Click and drag |
| Give orders | Right click |
| Move the camera | Screen edges / Arrow keys |
| Assign group | Ctrl + 1–9 |
| Zoom | Mouse wheel |
| Menu / pause | Esc |
What to expect from the browser version
The browser version of Age of Empires II is an independent web project — a port, recompilation or fan remake — hosted on dos.zone. It is not an official release from Microsoft, and MePlayable does not host any game files: we describe the game and link to the project.
Because the game runs inside a browser tab, some features of the 1999 original may be missing or work differently: online modes, cutscenes, saves, mods and graphics options depend on the build. If something doesn't work, check the host's own notes.
Requirements
A modern desktop browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari 16+ — with WebAssembly and WebGL enabled, at least 4 GB of RAM and a stable connection for the first load. Hardware acceleration should be switched on in the browser settings.
If Age of Empires II doesn't start
- Black screen or endless loading — update the browser, enable hardware acceleration and reload the page with Ctrl+F5.
- No sound — click inside the game window: browsers only allow audio after you interact with the page.
- Lag or low FPS — close other heavy tabs and programs, then lower the resolution or graphics settings in the game.
- The site doesn't open — the host may be temporarily down or blocked in your region. Try again later or use another project link on this page.
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Age of Empires II: frequently asked questions
Which site hosts the browser version of Age of Empires II?
The playable web version of Age of Empires II runs on dos.zone. MePlayable doesn't host game files: we check the link, explain controls and point you to the project page.
Can I play Age of Empires II online for free?
Yes. The browser version on dos.zone is free to open, and MePlayable doesn't charge anything — we simply link to the project.
Do I need to download Age of Empires II?
No. Age of Empires II runs directly in a browser tab using WebAssembly and WebGL, so there is no installer and nothing to download. The browser only caches files to make the next launch faster.
Can I play Age of Empires II on a phone?
The browser version is made for computers and expects a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Some phones and tablets can open it, but performance and touch controls are not guaranteed.
Can I play Age of Empires II with friends?
The original game had multiplayer, but online play in the browser depends on the build: some versions are single-player or local only. Check the host's menu for online options.
Is this the official Age of Empires II?
No. The original Age of Empires II was developed by Ensemble Studios and released in 1999. The browser version is a third-party project, and all rights to the game belong to their owners.
Will my progress be saved?
Usually yes: saves are stored in your browser's local storage on this device. They are lost if you clear browser data, use private mode or switch to another browser or device.
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