Prepare for a journey through time to antiquity, where you will command legions, build cities and shape the fate of empires.

Here are our top recommendations that will allow you to immerse yourself in Roman history and mythology like never before.

GameReleaseGenreDeveloperVideo
Total War: ROME II 2013-09-02 Strategy Creative Assembly
Ryse Son Of Rome 2014-10-10 Adventure & Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Crytek
Assassins Creed Origins 2017-10-26 Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) Ubisoft Montreal
Caesar 3 1999-05-30 Strategy & Simulator Impressions Games
Total War ROME REMASTERED 2021-04-29 Real Time Strategy (RTS) & Strategy Feral Interactive
Imperator Rome Heirs Of Alexander 2021-02-16 Strategy & Simulator
Expeditions Rome Death Or Glory 2022-04-12 Role-playing (RPG) & Strategy
Gladiator Guild Manager 2021-10-14 Real Time Strategy (RTS) & Simulator Entertainment Forge
Praetorians 2003-03-10 Real Time Strategy (RTS) & Indie Pyro Studios
Grand Ages Rome Reign Of Augustus 2010-01-01 Simulator & Strategy Haemimont Games
Aggressors Ancient Rome 2018-08-30 Strategy & Turn-based strategy (TBS) Kubat Software
Hegemony Rome The Rise Of Caesar 2014-05-15 Simulator & Real Time Strategy (RTS) Longbow Games
CivCity Rome 2006-07-24 Strategy Firaxis Games
Total War ATTILA 2015-03-25 Strategy Creative Assembly
Total War: Rome - Alexander 2006-06-26 Strategy The Creative Assembly

Total War: Rome II

Release date:2013-09-02
Genre:Real Time Strategy (RTS) & Role-playing (RPG)
Developer:Creative Assembly

Total War: Rome II is a grand strategic game where you lead your chosen nation to glory through city management, diplomacy and conquests on an extensive campaign map.

During clashes you command tens of thousands of soldiers in real-time battles that are spectacular.

Despite minor imperfections, the game is terribly entertaining and worryingly compulsive – as some fans describe it.

You may like it because
  • Extensive world map campaign
  • Massive battles with thousands of soldiers
  • Deep political system with hostile factions
  • Engaging empire building and management

Ryse: Son of Rome

Release date:2014-10-10
Genre:Hack and slash/Beat 'em up & Adventure
Developer:Crytek

Ryse: Son of Rome captivates with stunning graphics, presenting detailed character models and environments.

The game casts you as Marius Titus, a Roman soldier who embarks on bloody revenge against Emperor Nero.

The combat leans hard into cinematic flair: slow-motion executions, bone-crunching finishers, and plenty of blood. It’s a brutal, stylish take on melee combat that doesn’t hold back.

You may like it because
  • Amazing graphics and animations
  • Engaging, though repetitive, combat system
  • Brutal, satisfying executions
  • Short campaign perfect for weekend

Assassins Creed Origins

Release date:2017-10-26
Genre:Adventure & Role-playing (RPG)
Developer:Ubisoft Montreal

Assassin’s Creed Origins revitalizes the series, transporting players to ancient Egypt and discovering the very beginnings of the Assassins. 

The game presents a huge, incredibly detailed and beautiful world to explore, from Alexandria to pyramids.

It introduces a new, dynamic combat system and has an extensive RPG system with leveling, skill tree and loot system.

You may like it because
  • Beautiful and huge world of ancient Egypt
  • Refreshed, dynamic combat system
  • Engaging story of Bayek and great side quests
  • Deep RPG elements and exploration

Imperator: Rome

Release date:2019-04-25
Genre:Real Time Strategy (RTS) & Simulator & Strategy & Turn-based strategy (TBS) & Tactical
Developer:Paradox Development Studio

Imperator: Rome is a strategic game set in the classical era, allowing players to choose a nation from 304 BCE to 27 BCE and conquer the world.

The key element is a character-driven internal politics system, where influential families and ambitious aristocrats strive for power.

Whether you’re expanding Rome’s influence, reviving Carthage, or uniting fractured Greek city-states, every campaign feels different thanks to the shifting political and cultural landscape.

You may like it because
  • Unique character-based political system
  • Tactically rich warfare and army management
  • Complex empire management (economy, trade, technology)
  • Huge replayability and historical “what if” scenarios

Expeditions: Rome

Release date:2022-01-20
Genre:Role-playing (RPG) & Simulator & Strategy & Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Developer:Logic Artists

Expeditions: Rome is a tactical RPG game that excellently combines historical realities of the Roman Republic with deep, non-linear narration and strategic planning.

Combat is turn-based tactical action, resembling XCOM, offering four different classes and engaging mechanics.

You’ll lead a customizable Roman legatus through warzones and political drama, making choices that shape everything from battlefield outcomes to the future of the Republic.

You may like it because
  • Deep, non-linear narration in historical setting
  • Turn-based tactical combat with satisfying mechanics
  • Amazing graphics and full voice acting
  • Exciting character relationships and story-shaping decisions

Caesar III

Release date:1999-05-30
Genre:Simulator & Strategy
Developer:Impressions Games

Caesar III is a classic real-time strategy city builder, where you embody a Roman provincial governor, building and managing a city, providing essential services like water, food, entertainment, and health for citizens.

As your city grows, so do the challenges: balancing economy, trade, and military defense becomes a constant juggling act.

Keep people happy and the Senate off your back, or risk riots, invasions, and a one-way trip out of office.

You may like it because
  • Classic city building in Roman realities
  • Engaging and detailed infrastructure planning
  • High difficulty level for challenge lovers
  • Charming pixel art graphics and music

Gladiator Guild Manager

Release date:2021-10-14
Genre:Simulator & Strategy & Indie & Real Time Strategy (RTS) & Role-playing (RPG) & Sport & Tactical
Developer:Entertainment Forge

Gladiator Guild Manager is a strategic auto-battler simulation where you manage a guild, building and overseeing a team of gladiators in a fantasy world to compete in arena championships.

Each fighter has unique traits, synergies, and gear options, turning every battle into a test of planning more than reflexes.

Between fights, you’ll handle guild upgrades, manage finances, and decide which rivalries – or alliances – are worth your time.

You may like it because
  • Strategic gladiator guild management
  • Deep customization and unit synergy
  • High replayability with multiple endings
  • Consistent and pleasant visual aesthetic

These are just some of the many titles that offer insight into the rich history and intrigues of the Roman Empire. Whether you prefer strategic management, brutal combat, or exploration of vast worlds, you’ll certainly find something for yourself.