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Life sim set in the Ancient Roman Republic. Experience life and events in Ancient Rome through multiple generations of a family, helping them grow from lowly commoners to mighty Senators. Long live the Republic!

Reviews: Very Positive — 80% — of 239 reviews
Released: 2019-05-16
Developer: Citizen of Life Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive87% of 2,491 reviews2019
    Dev: Alessandro Roberti
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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.

    Why similar: Rome 47.9%, Historical 17.3%, Text-Based 11.5%, Old School 7.6%, Roguelite 6.6%

  2. #2 Medieval Legacy
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Ninetoplay
    Windows

    Start as a humble commoner and guide your family through generations in this family sim meets city builder. Climb the ranks of society to become the most influential family in the land. With wit, strategy, and a bit of luck, build your legacy - just try not to trip over your ambition!

    Why similar: Political Sim 17.7%, Historical 16.3%, Economy 15.9%, Life Sim 15.5%, Management 11.6%

  3. #3 Age of Gladiators
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 768 reviews2016
    Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "Age of Gladiators" is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities.

    Why similar: Rome 40.4%, Historical 13%, Management 11.9%, Alternate History 10.6%, Text-Based 9.8%

  4. #4 Never Second in Rome
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 620 reviews2026
    Dev: Alessandro Roberti
    Windows

    Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.

    Why similar: Rome 45.9%, Historical 16.2%, Text-Based 12.2%, Management 8.3%, Old School 7.8%

  5. #5 This Grand Life
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 240 reviews2018
    Dev: Poking Water Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A life simulator that leans heavily into the personal finance aspect. Pay taxes, take out mortgages, trade stocks, buy real estate, start businesses, or grind your way to victory as an employee.

    Why similar: Education 16.5%, Economy 16.1%, Life Sim 15.1%, Moddable 14.4%, Text-Based 12.2%

  6. #6 Pompeii: The Legacy
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 280 reviews2026
    Dev: Siscia Games
    Windows

    Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.

    Why similar: Rome 44%, Political Sim 18.9%, Historical 14%, Economy 12.5%, Sandbox 5%

  7. #7 Citadelum
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,066 reviews2024
    Dev: Abylight BarcelonaPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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.

    Why similar: Rome 39.7%, Moddable 23.4%, Historical 13%, Economy 10.4%, Sandbox 8.2%

  8. #8 Imperator: Rome
    93% matchMixed66% of 26,881 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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.

    Why similar: Rome 43.7%, Political Sim 19.8%, Historical 15.3%, Economy 5.7%, Simulation 5.1%

  9. #9 Grand Ages: Rome
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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.

    Why similar: Rome 66.7%, Historical 24.1%, Simulation 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  10. #10 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
    91% matchMixed68% of 280 reviews2018
    Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.

    Why similar: Rome 55.6%, Management 13%, Historical 9.6%, Alternate History 9.1%, RPG 6.6%

  11. #11 The Guild 3
    89% matchMixed60% of 8,003 reviews2022
    Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

    Why similar: Life Sim 31.3%, Economy 30.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Sandbox 8.7%, RPG 7.4%

  12. #12 古代人生 Ancient Life
    90% matchMixed48% of 159 reviews2021
    Dev: Wingjoy Games
    Windows

    Ancient Life is a game that simulates the life of ancient people. The game contains various events that may have occurred in ancient times. Players can choose to farm, be an official, craftsman, be a hunter, be a merchant, and have different occupations.

    Why similar: Historical 30.8%, Text-Based 24.7%, Life Sim 17.3%, Simulation 7.6%, RPG 7.4%

  13. #13 This Grand Life 2
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 311 reviews2025
    Dev: Poking Water Games
    Windows

    A money-focused life simulator. Create characters with allergies and addictions. Manage their lives through financial booms and busts. Advance their careers, start a small business, invest in real estate and stocks - or roleplay a penniless hobo.

    Why similar: Moddable 21%, Life Sim 18.7%, Economy 18.3%, Sandbox 10.6%, Management 10.4%

  14. #14 Empire City Simulator
    89% matchMixed58% of 96 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Brix Wall
    Windows

    Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!

    Why similar: Rome 50.2%, Historical 19.7%, Economy 12.4%, Management 8.4%, Simulation 7.3%

  15. #15 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 1,889 reviews2021
    Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend, it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!

    Why similar: Moddable 27%, Economy 20.3%, Management 16.1%, Life Sim 15.6%, Sandbox 9.8%

  16. #16 House of Legacy
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 3,942 reviews2025
    Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.

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  17. #17 Orbi Universo
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 262 reviews2020
    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows

    Play as the leader of a civilization, make it prosper and stand the test of time. Orbi Universo is a strategy/simulation game in which you manage your civilization with an abstract and complex node system and you make your society evolve through different periods, from cavemen to the Modern Era.

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  18. #18 Summa Expeditionis
    84% matchMostly Positive71% of 323 reviews2026
    Dev: Lobico GamesPub: Megalevel
    Windows

    Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.

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  19. #19 Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 764 reviews2025
    Dev: Coreffect InteractivePub: Forklift Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    At the farthest reaches 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!

    Why similar: Rome 63.8%, Management 14.6%, Sandbox 13.2%, Simulation 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  20. #20 Orbi Universo II
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows · Linux

    Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?

    Why similar: Historical 22.2%, Political Sim 21.5%, Rome 17.4%, Economy 16%, Management 15.3%

  21. #21 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
    86% matchMixed60% of 449 reviews2014
    Dev: Longbow Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

    Why similar: Rome 59%, Historical 25.5%, Simulation 7.4%, RPG 5.2%, Sandbox 2.4%

  22. #22 Crusader Kings III
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 143,057 reviews2020
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 149.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

    Why similar: Historical 21.7%, Moddable 16.6%, Life Sim 13.7%, Management 13.2%, Economy 11.4%

  23. #23 Nova Roma
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 2,244 reviews2026
    Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

    Why similar: Moddable 24.8%, Historical 22%, Economy 18.3%, Management 13.9%, Sandbox 12.7%

  24. #24 SAELIG
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,146 reviews2017
    Dev: Atorcoppe Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.

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  25. #25 Long Live Caesar
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: Yury Khovansky
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    44 BC. Caesar, the dictator of Rome, discovers that the threat of conspiracy comes from the people closest to him. Can you resist the impending danger and rewrite history?

    Why similar: Rome 48.7%, Historical 16.9%, Alternate History 14%, Roguelite 9%, Simulation 5.3%

  26. #26 Ludus
    81% matchMixed69% of 882 reviews2020
    Dev: Cheesecake Dev
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.

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  27. #27 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
    80% matchVery Positive82% of 281 reviews2018
    Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
    Windows

    A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

    Why similar: Rome 55.8%, Historical 22.6%, Moddable 12%, Education 7.4%, Simulation 2.1%

  28. #28 Anno 117: Pax Romana
    77% matchMixed70% of 12,661 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

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  29. #29 Pax Augusta
    78% matchMixed70% of 652 reviews2025
    Dev: Roger GassmannPub: Senatis
    Windows

    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!

    Why similar: Rome 60.8%, Historical 20.3%, Simulation 10%, Management 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  30. #30 Age of Gladiators Reforged
    78% matchMixed62% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Age of Gladiators Reforged is a REMAKE of the 2016 indie game. A single-player strategy/management experience set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome that allows you to manage your fighters as they increase in level, forging them into killing machines and champions.

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  31. #31 Caesar™ IV
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 871 reviews2016
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.Pub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    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.

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  32. #32 吾皇万岁
    75% matchMostly Positive70% of 452 reviews2026
    Dev: AI GAME STUDIO
    Windows

    You'll time-travel to a turbulent ancient Chinese dynasty as a young monarch. Ascend the throne amidst chaos and navigate among powerful officials, noble clans, and common scholars. Each vermilion note harbors danger. Your choice will shape history: Create a prosperous era or be a fallen king.

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    74% matchVery Positive94% of 497 reviews2023
    Dev: GosDev Production
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The most realistic simulator of the life of ancient Rus during the war with lizards! A historical saga about the greatness of our ancestors, bravely fighting the green plague that outnumbered them!

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  34. #34 Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 588 reviews2026
    Dev: Contec Games
    Windows

    Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator is a classic management experience set in an alternate Ancient Rome. Start in Division VII with one of sixteen clubs, recruit fighters, equip them from the market, and climb the ladder through fully simulated seasons and matches.

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  35. #35 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat
    77% matchMixed54% of 770 reviews2013
    Dev: Mousechief
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    What Ancients Begat is a complete (~15 hour) game of family generations surviving the rise of western civilization. Survival is the ultimate goal. The sub-goals, you choose, build their story.Experience an abstract telling of the lives of our earliest recorded ancestors.

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  36. #36 I Am Caligula
    76% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2016
    Dev: Seraphim Creations
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Follow the real life events of the late Roman Emperor Caligula and his dear sweet sister Drusilla during his short reign. You will explore Rome and deal with the senate while living the life of an Emperor.

    Why similar: Historical 47.5%, RPG 27.3%, Simulation 25.3%

  37. #37 Pax Romana: Romulus
    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2019
    Dev: Locus Ludus
    Windows

    Pax Romana: Romulus is an RPG/Adventure game that takes the mythological story of Romulus and Remus, legendary founders of Rome, on a different fiction. In the meantime, let the players create their own farm and design home.

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  38. #38 Empire Architect
    76% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2017
    Dev: Batholith Entertainment
    Windows

    Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects

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  39. #39 Computer Tycoon
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,016 reviews2017
    Dev: Progorion
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Computer Tycoon is a highly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"

    Why similar: Historical 22%, Economy 21.4%, Education 20.9%, Management 14.5%, Sandbox 14.3%

  40. #40 City idle
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 229 reviews2023
    Dev: Grest Games OÜ
    Windows

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  41. #41 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

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  42. #42 Mr. Billion: Idle Rich Tycoon
    72% matchMixed59% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: U MasterPub: GES ONLINE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Windows

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  43. #43 Heart of the Machine
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,098 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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  44. #44 The End of History
    71% matchMixed69% of 385 reviews2025
    Dev: TatamibeyaPub: WorldMap
    Windows

    A medieval sandbox. Serve a king, rule your own fief, or raise a claimant to the throne. Marry, scheme, rebel, claim a crown, or just watch. Every NPC in this world lives by the same rules you do, driving it toward collapse. Stopping it is your task; the higher you rise, the more ways you have.

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  45. #45 Gladiators: Survival in Rome
    71% matchMixed65% of 453 reviews2025
    Dev: Colossi Games
    Windows

    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.

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    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Priory Games
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    Under The Yoke is a 2D medieval peasant life-sim. Make your mark in the Domesday book as you control a family of serfs through 250 years of English history. Cultivate your lands, craft goods and hone your reputation as you navigate the tumultuous Middle Ages. Your family’s future is yours to shape!

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  47. #47 Romopolis
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 reviews2016
    Dev: Lonely Troops
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.

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  48. #48 Game Dev Tycoon
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 45,066 reviews2013
    Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

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  49. #49 Esports History
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 402 reviews2024
    Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
    Windows

    Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!

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  50. #50 Life Inc.
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 149 reviews2026
    Dev: Sergio Garcia
    Windows

    You’re 16 with €500. 💼 Choose from 23 career paths. 🏠 Buy and rent property. 📈 Trade stocks. ₿ Invest in crypto. Pay taxes, manage loans, build a company into a holding, and leave a legacy for generations to come.

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  51. #51 Expeditions: Rome
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 6,746 reviews2022
    Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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?

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  52. #52 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 380 reviews2025
    Dev: Mr.Lordy
    Windows

    In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

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  53. #53 Defense of Roman Britain
    72% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac

    Tower defense Game to safeguard the land of Rome.

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  54. #54 Ancient Cities
    69% matchMixed63% of 2,160 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!

    Why similar: Moddable 32.2%, Historical 27.8%, Economy 17.4%, Management 14.6%, Simulation 8%

  55. #55 The Political Process
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,151 reviews2019
    Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

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  56. #56 Celestial Empire
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 718 reviews2025
    Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.

    Why similar: Historical 22.9%, Mythology 21.7%, Economy 20.1%, Sandbox 14.2%, Management 12.6%

  57. #57 Empire of Lust 🏛
    66% matchMixed69% of 257 reviews2025
    Dev: Carnality INCPub: Taboo Tales 💘
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rise through Roman high society using charm, cunning, and carnal delight. Build a harem, throw decadent feasts, seduce the elite — and turn lust into power. In a world of pleasure and betrayal, will you conquer... or be conquered?

    Why similar: Rome 60.8%, Historical 21.5%, RPG 7.6%, Life Sim 7%, Casual 2%

  58. #58 Gladiator Command
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 229 reviews2026
    Dev: Marius Spikas
    Windows

    A gladiator management sim. Recruit unique gladiators, train them, equip them, hire staff, manage finances, build prestige, develop traits and stat-based skills, and let real-time arena battles decide your rise.

    Why similar: Rome 53%, Management 21.6%, Historical 14.7%, Simulation 9.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  59. #59 Retirement Simulator
    70% matchMostly Negative35% of 3,957 reviews2022
    Dev: DoubleThink Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Retirement Simulator is a game that simulates the retirement life. Customize your retirement and realize your ultimate goals: become a world traveller, an influencer, a KungFu Master or more. Through discovering stories and events, you will also deepen your bonds with your familiy and the community.

    Why similar: Life Sim 49.1%, RPG 19.2%, Simulation 19.1%, Casual 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  60. #60 Jesus Simulator
    67% matchMixed43% of 61 reviews2026
    Dev: VRCFORGE STUDIOS
    Windows

    Jesus Simulator is a narrative driven game that retells the earthly life of Jesus Christ through the events of the Gospel. Become a witness to sermons, miracles, and encounters that explore love, mercy, faith, forgiveness, and sacrifice.

    Why similar: Life Sim 35.5%, RPG 21%, Simulation 18.9%, Historical 16.8%, Management 7.9%

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