November 12, 2025
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Historical, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
The eighth main installment in Ubisoft's series of historical economic strategies. Anno 117: Pax Romana takes us to the times of the Roman Empire. We may choose to play as a governor of either Latium or Albion, focusing on developing the land and taking care of the needs of our subjects.
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Steam
September 3, 2013
Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A grand-scale strategy game developed by British studio Creative Assembly. Total War: Rome II lets players become leaders of the nations of antiquity from the Roman Empire period and struggle for dominance over new territories. Like the past Total War games (e.g. Total War: Shogun 2 and Empire: Total War) gameplay combines turn-based and real-time activities. Your task is to manage you provinces and command armies. The game’s highlight are the spectacular battles of armies fielding thousands of units. The developers of Total War: Rome II carefully kept to historical truth when it comes to battle formations, weaponry, and tactics. High-quality graphics was achieved thanks to a modified version of the Warscape Engine.
Steam
July 28, 2021
Adventure, Alternative History, Arcade Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Mythology, Time Travel, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Forgotten City is a FPP adventure game developed for PCs. The action takes place in a lost Roman city, where one of the contemporary researchers committed a serious sin, for which supernatural powers punished the whole group with death. The player must go back in time and change the course of events to discover a sequence that will save all victims.
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May 24, 1999
Strategy, 2D, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Isometric View.
Thanks to this game you can taste the taste of power felt by the emperor of the largest empire in human history, climb the ladder of Roman political career and build the most perfect city in the world.
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November 22, 2013
Action, Internet, Kinect, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox SmartGlass, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
A dynamic TPP action game developed by Crytek. Its story is present mainly in the form of flashbacks and takes us to ancient Rome, right before its fall. The main hero – centurion Marius Titus – wants to take revenge on barbarians who murdered his family. Ryse: Son of Rome has been developed with Kinect in mind from the very start, allowing players to perform various combinations of attacks through body movement. There is also option of giving out simple voice commands to our soldier. The game stands out with high-quality visuals powered by the fourth generation of CryEngine.
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Steam
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April 25, 2019
Strategy, Economic, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy.
Imperator: Rome is a large scale strategy game, in which you play as a leader of an ancient nation, starting from Athens' golden age. You have many duties, such as managing your country, developing the society, economy, and military, and maintaining relations with other nations.
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Steam
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April 29, 2021
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Remaster of the 2004 cult classic Rome: Total War, improving and making the game more accessible to new audiences. Once again we take on the role of leader of one of the many available factions, trying to conquer Rome and become Emperor.
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Steam
January 31, 2026, Early Access
Strategy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient Greece, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Tactics.
A Polish RTS from the Strategos Games studio, allowing us to command ancient armies participating in large-scale battles. Strategos features over 100 different factions and almost 200 unit types. Our success on the battlefield doesn't always depend on having the numbers advantage, but on choosing the optimal tactics.
September 22, 2004
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The third installment in the acclaimed Total War strategy game series developed by Creative Assembly. This time, the player is taken to the period during which the Roman Empire is in its prime. The player participates in historical events, such as the Spartacus slave uprising, the Punic Wars, or Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul. The creators faithfully recreated such historical elements as different military units, machines and technologies the ancient nations depended on. As usual, the gameplay is divided into two phases. The player makes large-scope decisions in the turn-based mode featuring the world map - for example, concerning technological development, diplomacy, development of cities or army management. The battles, on the other hand, are played in real time and the player commands particular formations or individual units. Rome: Total War includes the features introduced by the previous installments, such as sieges of cities, reconnaissance or reserves. Apart from the single-player campaign, the game offers multiplayer for up to 8 competitors.
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January 20, 2022
RPG, Strategic Elements, Historical, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A tactical RPG with strong strategic elements, being the third part of a series developed since 2013. In Expeditions: Rome, we take on the role of a young Roman commander who rises through the ranks of a military career to reclaim his lost heritage
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Steam
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September 23, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
A city builder strategy game. Pompeii: The Legacy takes us to the historical city of the Roman Empire which was destroyed after the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano. Our task is to slowly rebuild the city's former glory over the course of over 200 years.
Steam
December 17, 2013
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The first of the planned expansion packs for a strategy game developed by Creative Assembly. The expansion is set in the years 58-51 BC and focuses on the titular figure's fight against Gallic tribes. Shortening the time period encompassed by the game resulted in a change to the turn system - instead of 12 months, one turn lasts here 2 weeks. Consequently, seasonal division returns, randomly affecting the course of the playthrough. The new campaign is complemented by new factions added, including the Nervii, the Arverni and the Suebi; also, previously unavailable units were added. Apart from that, the mechanics behind the in-game challenges were altered, a new historical battle was added and a greater emphasis was placed on figures such as Julius Caesar or Marcus Antonius.
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February 28, 2003
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Tactics.
Praetorians is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) prepared by the Pyro Studios development team specializing in this genre. The action of the game was set in Antiquity, and the player directs the actions of one of the three available nations - Romans, Gauls or Egyptians, trying to wisely manage military resources and use the skills of individual units and the combat equipment acquired during the game.
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September 26, 2006
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Caesar IV is the next, fourth installment of the popular cycle of economic strategies, focusing on the expansion and management of the virtual city in the ancient Roman Empire.
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Users
June 20, 2006
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Imperivium III: The Great Battles of Rome is a real-time strategy enriched with RPG elements, focusing on the theme of ancient Rome. The creators of the game are the authors of the third and fourth part of the popular series of economic strategies Tropico.
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January 24, 2020
Strategy, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Tactics.
A remastered version of the RTS from 2003, which takes us back to the Roman Empire; in order to become emperor, the player must fight wars with a limited number of different units at his disposal. Praetorians: HD Remaster stands out from the original with its improved graphics, user interface and control.
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April 15, 2008
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy.
A spin-off of the popular Europa Universalis series, based on the engine and mechanics from the third installment, released in 2007. In contrast to every previous installment, Europa Universalis: Rome takes us to Antiquity, concentrating on the Roman Empire from 280 B.C. to 27 B.C. – from the First Punic War up to the birth of the grand Roman Empire. When it comes to mechanics, the gameplay isn’t at all different from what we could've seen in the other major entries of the series. During the game, we assume control of a chosen faction, taking care of its culture, religion, treasury, military forces, technological advancement, or diplomatic contacts. There are 50 playable factions at the player’s disposal, belonging to one of nine great cultures of that time, including Celts, Goths, Egyptians, and Romans. As a trademark of the series, each nation’s unique traits were carefully recreated, including historical dependencies that influence the events in the Antique world.
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Users
December 14, 1996
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Isometric View.
The second installment of the popular series of economic games, in which we play the role of the manager of the Roman Empire. The aim of the struggle is to expand the city in the designated provinces and turn the virgin land into a vibrant metropolis, which is a commercial, industrial and cultural centre.
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January 22, 2026, Early Access
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Simulation Elements, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
An RTS set in the ancient era. Nova Roma tasks the player with building a mighty city able to resist invaders and nature, meeting our people's needs, providing them with goods and entertainment, as well as gaining the gods' favor.
October 17, 2024
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Mythology, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
A city builder strategy set in Ancient Rome. In Citadelum our job is to manage one of the Roman cities - we start with a small settlement, hoping to turn it into a metropolis. We must take care of the needs, expand, conquer new territories and even satisfy the deities.
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cancelled
Action, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, FPP, Historical, Polish, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Action adventure game with RPG elements, developed by Polish studio Titanite Games. We are Legion: Rome allows us to take the role of a legionnaire and participate in bloody battles, in which tactical skills are as important as agility and reflexes.
April 27, 2022
Strategy, City Builder, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MMORTS, RTS, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Free-to-play.
MMO strategy, in which players take on the role of administrators of ancient Roman cities. The key to success in Romans: Age of Caesar is not only caring for one's own metropolis, but also working with other rulers to exchange goods and (if necessary) military assistance.
Steam
November 4, 2003
Action, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, TPP.
Action game set in ancient Rome. As a gladiator of Thrax, we are fighting a large number of battles to eliminate the evil dictator, whose rule brings death and destruction. A strong feature of the whole is an extensive and very brutal system of skirmishes.
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May 16, 2023
Strategy, Historical, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Return to Rome is an expansion to an RTS, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The DLC introduces multiple new ancient civilizations, three new campaigns and a new, longer, slower-paced game mode.
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April 3, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Gladiator Fights.
An economic strategy developed by the independent team at DolphinBarn studio. The players' task is to manage a gladiator school during the golden age of Roman Empire. They buy new warriors, prepare their training, and provide them with proper equipment (weapons, armor) to finally put them on the arena. Fighters can use various fighting styles, so it is possible to create specialized gladiators. Finding the balance between expenses and earnings is the key to success, and taking advantage of a political situation and sympathy of influential people helps as well. Domina offers various types of battles – some based on fair duels, others made to hinder our warriors as much as possible. All of this is presented with pixel-art visuals, complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
Steam
April 18, 2023
Action, Strategic Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Tactics, TPP.
Shieldwall is a strategy action game created by the independent studio Nezon Production. The title allows us to lead Roman legions to victory against hordes of barbarians - and all this in a fun, simplified form.
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March 31, 2016, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play real-time strategy game by Wildfire Games, a studio founded by developers and gamers who work for free in their spare time. Initially, the title was supposed to be a mod for Age of Empires II but eventually it was ported to a new engine and made available as a standalone production. The main goal of its creators was to present the most important civilizations that existed on Earth between the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD. In 0 A.D., we take part in a completely fictional conflict, although the game stays faithful to history in terms of weapons, buildings, and so on. The gameplay involves controlling a nation of our choosing and developing it throughout centuries. The player has to erect buildings, produce food, and acquire resources necessary for expansion. Apart from these, we also have to prepare for potential wars by recruiting soldiers that will repel enemy invasions or conquer nearby settlements or cities.
February 26, 2009
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Continuation of the RTS, entitled Roman Empire. Developers have also produced other productions referring to ancient Rome - such as Imperium Nemesis of the Roman Empire and Glory of the Roman Empire.
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February 22, 2008
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
The Roman Empire is a strategy that allows the player to play the role of governor of the Roman province in antiquity and bring it to its greatest possible heyday. The authors, Haemimont Games studio, have worked hard to ensure that the title reflects historical realities as carefully as possible.
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August 30, 2018
Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Turn-based.
Aggressors: Ancient Rome is a 4X strategy inspired by the Civilization series, which takes place during the golden age of the Roman Empire. The title was created by Kubat Software and released by Slitherine.
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2026
Strategy, Economic, Historical, Internet, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ancient Rome.
An economic manager strategy about chariot racing. In Ancient Arenas: Chariots we can take on the role of a team owner, as well as participate directly in the fight in arenas scattered throughout the Roman empire.
November 14, 2022, Early Access
RPG, Indie Games, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Ancient Rome, TPP, Gladiator Fights.
We Who Are About To Die is an action-RPG with roguelike elements that allows you to play the role of a gladiator in the Roman Empire. The game offers an arcade combat system with an extensive physics engine.
February 18, 2025, Early Access
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Historical, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy set in the Medieval times, offering extensive RPG elements. In Never Second in Rome we play as a Roman centurion during the Gallic Wars and command nearly 100 soldiers. Our protagonist can take part in combat and his decisions can influence the army's morale.
April 17, 2025
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Historical, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
A city-builder without focus on combat, set in the times of Ancient Rome. In Pax Augusta we build our ancient city from scratch, playing the role of a governor and completing emperor's tasks. The developer of the game tried to ensure historical realism and attention to detail.
Steam
2026
Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy.
A tactical RTS set during the times of the Roman Empire. In Roman Empire Wars we can become a Roman emperor, waging wars against the Gauls, Spartans or Greeks. Our war campaigns can take place both on land and water. Our successes are also influenced by the morale and the terrain.
January 16, 2025
Strategy, Historical, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
An RTS about leading a Celtic tribe through Ancient Europe from the time of the Gallic Wars. Tribe Nation puts focus on fighting the Roman units we encounter when exploring the continent. Battles take place in real time on random arenas filled with hexagonal fields. We can decide what to do with defeated enemy forces.
Steam
November 30, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The fourth large expansion pack to Total War: Rome II. This DLC was released three years after the previous expansion. The add-on features a new story campaign that takes place before the division of the Roman Empire. It also introduces new factions, units, events and missions.
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July 15, 2007
RPG, Internet, MMO, Browser, Ancient Rome, Free-to-play.
Gladiatus: Hero of Rome is a free browser-based MMORPG created by the German company Gameforge. Players play the roles of ancient gladiators fighting for fame and wealth in a fantastic world full of mythical monsters.
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July 24, 2006
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
CivCity: Rome is an economic game, prepared jointly by Firefly Studios (producer of the Stronghold cycle) and commanded by Sida Meier Firaxis Games. The action of the programme takes the player back to the times of the greatest splendour of the Roman Empire, and the main task is to build a vibrant city.
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April 26, 2005
Strategy, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Julius Caesar is the second installment of the Tin Soldiers series, prepared by the development team of Koios Works. As the subtitle indicates, this production is concentrated around the figure of Julius Caesar, one of the most eminent chiefs of ancient Rome and its statesman.
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cancelled
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Another economic game by Deep Red Games studio, known for producing high quality Tycoons (e.g. "Monopoly Tycoon", "Beach Life").
May 15, 2014
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
Continuation of the RTS strategy Hegemony: Philip of Macedon, created in 2010 by the Canadian studio Longbow Digital Arts. The game once again takes us to the ancient times, focusing this time on the famous conquests of Julius Caesar. The story campaign is divided into four chapters, which action takes place in the years 58-52 BC and focuses on the war between Rome and Gaul, waged on the area stretching from the coast of Britain to the Mediterranean Sea.
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November 19, 2008
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy.
An official add-on for Europa Universalis: Rome – a spin-off of the popular strategy series, developed continuously from 2001 by Paradox Interactive. Similarly to the base game, the action of the expansion takes us to Antiquity, documenting the rise of the Roman Empire from 280 B.C. to 27 B.C. The Vae Victis expansion introduces a slew of new, previously unavailable mechanics to the game. Above others, the game places even bigger emphasis on famous personas, each of them has their own personality and can prove indispensable to player’s actions. The add-on introduces a new aspect of internal politics in form of the Senate. The monarchies and tribes also received their own courts, full of traitors and schemers. The whole game is complemented by numerous technical updates, such as improved AI or a more transparent, intuitive user interface.
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November 7, 2003
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
A real-time strategy with an action set in the early period of our era, i.e. between 200 and 450. We become the leader of one of the primitive barbarian tribes. Together with our people, we invade and plunder enemy settlements. In this way we develop, gain food, weapons and gold, as well as reputation and fame.
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October 24, 2013
Strategy, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Parthian Wars is a significant addition to the turn-based strategy of Alea Jacta Est, set in ancient climates. Enlargement enriches the game world with areas of the Middle East and the Middle East, allowing to play on them five new scenarios that take place between the first century BC and the second century AD. Production has also been enriched in other ways, e.g. by receiving 200 new units and leaders.
Steam
June 25, 2015
Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Turn-based.
An expansion pack for Total War: Atilla - another installment in a series of popular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly. The Last Roman expansion introduces an extensive, story-driven campaign that begins in 533 AD, that is, with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, which created room for many barbarian kingdoms. It is also when the emperor Justinian decides to make a last-ditch effort to resurrect the fallen legend and sends the titular Last Roman to fight for him. The person is an experienced commander called Belisarius, who can either re-conquer the lands for the emperor or become the monarch of the west themselves, depending on the player's actions. The expansion introduces five playable factions (with their own specifics) to the game. Apart from said Roman expedition, the player can assume control of Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Vandals or Franks. Additionally, The Last Roman brings new combat units, buildings and technologies.
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March 27, 2014
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The second DLC for 2013's Total War: Rome II (Creative Assembly). The second Punic war is the general theme of the expansion; the conflict between Rome and Carthage took place in the third century BC. Importantly, the war was also a conflict of two outstanding commanders - Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, a sworn enemy of Rome. The expansion brings a new campaign which is set in the western part of the mediterranean basin, in the years 218-202 BC (each year lasts 12 turns). The new map is smaller, but more detailed than in the core game; it comprises 19 provinces in total. Apart from the two main factions, the DLC also offers Syracuse, as well as Iberian tribes - the Arevaci and Lusitani. All of these factions were given their own combat units and technology trees. Additionally, both Rome and Carthage have an additional branch of development, which focuses on diplomacy.
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June 18, 2014
Strategy, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The second stand-alone extension to the turn-based strategy game Alea Jacta Est, bringing players back to the Roman Empire. Plugin prolongs the game by another five scenarios, taking place in the years 230-201 BC. They ended in the final defeat of the legendary Carthaginian leader Hannibal.
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November 20, 2024, Early Access
Strategy, Crafting, Crowdfunding, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Ancient Rome, Survival, TPP.
A combination of a TPP survival and strategy game. In Summa Expeditionis we play as a Roman legionnaire stationing in the north of Spain. Our goals include gathering resources, building and expanding a fortified military camp, conquering the land and defeating barbarians.
Steam
September 16, 2025
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Mythology, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.
A hybrid of a city builder and a real-time strategy. Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder allows us to build an ancient Roman city. We must take care not only of the economy, but also focus on defense, building fortifiactions and sending soldiers to fight hordes of barbarians and mythical creatures sent by the angry gods.
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