The New Rome
The New Rome is a turn-based city-building strategy game where you help expand a city, manage a labour force, and collect resources. As a master architect, you design, plan and construct monumental Roman buildings while competing against rivals to create the city's most impressive landmarks
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The New Rome is a turn-based city-building strategy game that invites you to shape an alternate history as an architect. Merge ancient grandeur with innovation as you construct monumental buildings, collect resources, manage your labor force, and outwit rivals to become The New Rome’s most renowned architect.
Inspired by the rich history of Roman architecture, The New Rome combines city-building, resource management with chill competitive gameplay. Step into an alternate world where an early industrial revolution transforms the era, presenting you with new challenges and opportunities.
Build Your Own New Rome:
Rise to fame as an architect as you build a wide variety of buildings, from simple dwellings to grand bathhouse complexes.
Make impactful design choices and decide on the look of your monuments.
Unlock new building options through technological innovation.
Strategic Resource Management:
Expertly manage resources and worker placement to out-build your rivals.
Gather essential resources like wood, limestone, clay and marble to advance your building projects.
Manage and upgrade your base to expand your production.
Shape Your City’s Transformation:
Immerse yourself in the detailed 3D world, from the bustling city streets to the quiet resource-rich landscapes.
Feel a sense of ownership as the city expands and transforms, reflecting your decisions and aesthetic preferences.
Unlock new building contracts through the development of the city.
Face Off Against Rival Builders
Compete against other architects in single-player or multiplayer mode.
Engage in strategic confrontations through the suspenseful simultaneous turns system.
Bribe workers, sabotage constructions, and use intrigue to undermine your competitors.
Dynamic Reputation System:
Build ties with the city’s powerful Houses to gain patrons and influence.
Political influence helps you to secure more funding and keep an edge over your rivals.
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Can you rise to the challenge and build The New Rome as the world has never seen?
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The New Rome is a passion project from a dedicated development team. We value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, and criticisms. Help us shape the game and create an unforgettable experience together with us.
