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Games Like Games of Rome

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Indie, Singleplayer.

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Games of Rome is a 2D top down boss rush game taking place in the Colosseum during the time of the Roman Empire. The player will fight foes all based on Roman history and myth, for the entertainment of the people of Rome.

Reviews: 1 user reviews — 100% — of 1 reviews
Released: 2026-02-19
Developer: Restless Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows

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    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2019
    Dev: Goodbye Kansas Game Invest
    Windows

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    90% matchMixed53% of 149 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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    89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    89% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
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    Windows

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    87% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac

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    86% matchMixed53% of 40 reviews2018
    Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%

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    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Sharksauce
    Windows

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    85% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    79% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2019
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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: UMURO
    Windows

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    78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    78% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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    77% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2019
    Dev: Martijn Folmer
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2016
    Dev: Codeglue
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    75% matchVery Positive91% of 242 reviews2016
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    74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,072 reviews2015
    Dev: Alientrap
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    Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    74% matchVery Positive92% of 399 reviews2015
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    64% matchVery Positive86% of 4,030 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews2020
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    Windows

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    66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: PPewP
    Windows

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    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Cheezy Freak
    Windows

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    71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    70% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: Luan BertolloPub: Koi Productions
    Windows

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    71% matchMixed69% of 49 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    72% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: AppsByBrats
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2021
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    Windows

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    61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Turtlevania Games
    Windows · Mac

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  51. #51 SnOut
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2021
    Dev: Aarjvark
    Windows

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    59% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    69% matchMixed68% of 25 reviews2017
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    Windows
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  55. #55 Starzine
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: Intersect Games
    Windows

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