Best Rome games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated rome games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free rome games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Pax Augusta
Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!
Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
At the northern fringes of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!
Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.
Citadelum
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.
Total War: PHARAOH
In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.
Shieldwall
Shieldwall is a funny third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. It allows you to feel like a squad leader right on the battlefield.
Gladiators: Survival in Rome
Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking.
We Who Are About To Die
Fight & strategize your way through spectacles and arenas -- rise from lowly slave to Grand Champion and earn your freedom. Or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and a unique physics simulated combat system. To those who are about to die, I salute you!
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Havsala: Into the Soul Palace
Havsala is an investigative puzzle game with rich storytelling full of historical references and mysticism. Search the room for the clues left behind by the previous reincarnations of a single soul, solve the puzzles and unravel the mystery.
Warlord: Britannia
Lead a Roman expeditionary force into the heart of Ancient Britain! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your legionaries while constructing a series of fortified marching camps. Use Roman tactics and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!
角斗士学院（Gladiator School）
[game type] AVG + simulated love cultivation[game rating] objects aged 18 and above[game theme] BL ancient Roman wind school daily + hot-blooded battle
Gods of Sand
Train gladiators. Manage a ludus. Fight in the arenas. Conquer the tower. Gods of Sand is a gladiator manager with intense turn-based combat, inspired by the Swords and Sandals series, in a dark and unforgiving setting.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition
One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.
Expeditions: Rome
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Gladio and Glory
Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free!
Praetorians - HD Remaster
Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.
A Legionary's Life
A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you.
Field of Glory: Empires
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Imperator: Rome
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.Most played rome games on Steam
Take a look at the top rome games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy, historical and turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA. Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 87,638 reviews of which 73,072 were positive and 14,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played rome game, thanks to its 3,739 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
73,072
14,566
3,739
players
2. Imperator: Rome
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook. Imperator: Rome is a strategy, grand strategy and simulation game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on April 25th 2019 has received 26,379 reviews of which 17,036 were positive and 9,343 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. While seeing 571 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rome games based on player count.
6.4
17,036
9,343
571
players
3. Caesar™ 3
Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar! Caesar™ 3 is a city builder, strategy and simulation game developed by Impressions Games and published by Activision. Released on August 29th 2016 has received 1,981 reviews of which 1,830 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 104 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rome games based on player count.
8.8
1,830
151
104
players
4. Pax Augusta
Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor! Pax Augusta is a simulation, strategy and rome game developed by Roger Gassmann and published by Senatis. Released on April 17th 2025 has received 390 reviews of which 290 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rome games.
7.0
290
100
100
players
5. Expeditions: Rome
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome? Expeditions: Rome is a rpg, strategy and turn-based strategy game developed by Logic Artists and published by THQ Nordic. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 5,782 reviews of which 5,110 were positive and 672 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rome games.
8.6
5,110
672
86
players
6. Ryse: Son of Rome
“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge. Ryse: Son of Rome is a hack and slash, action and quick-time events game developed by and published by Crytek. Released on October 10th 2014 has received 40,475 reviews of which 35,110 were positive and 5,365 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rome games.
8.5
35,110
5,365
66
players
7. Caesar™ IV
Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar. Caesar™ IV is a strategy, city builder and simulation game developed by Tilted Mill Entertainment and Inc. and published by Activision. Released on August 29th 2016 has received 774 reviews of which 549 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played rome games.
6.8
549
225
30
players
8. Citadelum
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare. Citadelum is a moddable, singleplayer and city builder game developed by Abylight Barcelona and published by Abylight Studios. Released on October 17th 2024 has received 618 reviews of which 513 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rome games.
7.8
513
105
22
players
9. Gladiators: Survival in Rome
Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking. Gladiators: Survival in Rome is a early access, rome and action rpg game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 366 reviews of which 238 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rome games.
6.3
238
128
21
players
10. A Legionary's Life
A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you. A Legionary's Life is a rome, historical and turn-based game developed and published by Alessandro Roberti. Released on September 25th 2019 has received 2,365 reviews of which 2,058 were positive and 307 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rome games.
8.3
2,058
307
15
players
Best deals on rome games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of rome games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted rome games.
1. Grand Ages: Rome
As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions. Grand Ages: Rome is a strategy, city builder and simulation game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on March 05th 2009 has received 781 reviews of which 586 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 90% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for rome category.
7.2
586
195
-90%
10.10€
1.01€
2. Field of Glory: Empires
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture. Field of Glory: Empires is a strategy, grand strategy and turn-based game developed by Ageod and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 11th 2019 has received 834 reviews of which 687 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 84% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in rome games.
7.8
687
147
-84%
37.88€
6.06€
3. CivCity: Rome
CivCity: Rome, an innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meiers Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself! CivCity: Rome is a strategy, city builder and rome game developed by FireFly Studios and Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on April 06th 2007 has received 849 reviews of which 617 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 84% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in rome games.
7.0
617
232
-84%
10.00€
1.60€
4. Imperator: Rome
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook. Imperator: Rome is a strategy, grand strategy and simulation game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on April 25th 2019 has received 26,379 reviews of which 17,036 were positive and 9,343 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for rome games.
6.4
17,036
9,343
-81%
39.99€
7.59€
5. Praetorians
Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor. Praetorians is a strategy, rome and rts game developed by Pyro Studios and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on April 11th 2014 has received 672 reviews of which 547 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for rome games.
7.7
547
125
-80%
5.00€
1.00€
6. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy, historical and turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA. Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 87,638 reviews of which 73,072 were positive and 14,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for rome games.
8.2
73,072
14,566
-75%
59.99€
14.99€
7. Pax Augusta
Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor! Pax Augusta is a simulation, strategy and rome game developed by Roger Gassmann and published by Senatis. Released on April 17th 2025 has received 390 reviews of which 290 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 56% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for rome games.
7.0
290
100
-56%
24.98€
10.99€
8. Ryse: Son of Rome
“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge. Ryse: Son of Rome is a hack and slash, action and quick-time events game developed by and published by Crytek. Released on October 10th 2014 has received 40,475 reviews of which 35,110 were positive and 5,365 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 41% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for rome games.
8.5
35,110
5,365
-41%
10.00€
5.90€
Free rome games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play rome games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play rome games.
1. Gladiators: Survival in Rome
Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking. Gladiators: Survival in Rome is a early access, rome and action rpg game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 366 reviews of which 238 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free rome games on Steam.
6.3
238
128
21
players