Anno 117: Pax Romana drops you into the heart of the Roman Empire as a provincial governor in the year 117 AD, handing you the tools and tumult of ancient empire-building.
You’ll construct cities, manage resources, explore trade networks, balance culture and diplomacy, or choose to rebel. The game delivers a historical take on the loop of growth, economy and influence that defines the series.
The appeal lies in its layered systems: you can choose your starting region (Latium for Rome, or Albion for the Celts) and steer your campaign toward military might or economic dominance. You’ll design your city down to building placement, expand by land and sea, and master cultural influence and production chains.
If you’re drawn to that blend of sandbox strategy, historical flavor and city-building finesse, these games share its core DNA:
Anno 1800
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Release Date: October 20, 2016
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Release Date: October 28, 2021
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Empire: Total War
Release Date: March 03, 2009
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Tropico 6
Release Date: March 29, 2019
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Pharaoh + Cleopatra
Release Date: October 31, 1999
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Cities: Skylines II
Release Date: October 24, 2023
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Banished
Release Date: February 18, 2014
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Imperator: Rome
Release Date: April 25, 2019
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical