
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.
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As the once-great Roman Empire falls into decadence and decay, you lead a small band of citizens in search of new lands hoping to build Nova Roma – a bastion for all that was once good in the Empire. Starting from a humble village, you must appease the gods with grand temples, sate your citizens’ many needs, and build a society that will be the envy of the world for millennia to come.

A wise city planner knows how to harness the world around them. Erect massive dams and aqueducts to control the flow of water as you reshape the land into artificial watersheds and reservoirs, paying close attention to how your actions impact soil fertility, or how a particularly rainy season might flood your city. Seek distant resource deposits and build infrastructure to transport raw materials and processed goods across massive stretches of untamed territory. Will you strike a delicate balance between the growing urban sprawl of your city and the risks of rapid expansion? Or will your hubris risk the wrath of the gods and nature itself?

Contend with a growing list of needs and desires as more people flock to your city – from pottery and wine to bread and games, it is your responsibility to keep the people happy and safe. Watch them grow into artisans, gladiators and thespians, and guide them through life as they spend their days toiling, and their nights enjoying the fruits of their labor.

As you consider matters of taxation and technological advancement, do not forget the powers that stand above you - build grand temples to the gods, avoiding their wrath and seeking their blessings to bolster your capabilities and ensure the continued prosperity of Nova Roma.
Featuring intricate water and weather simulations and the ever-present threat of divine intervention, Nova Roma explores the cultural, and social trials of the era. Take charge of your small Roman town and grow it into a bustling metropolis that will stand the test of time!
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City builders seem to be a dime a dozen these days, and although I think that's a very good thing for management/sim lovers such as myself, it can be hard to bring yourself to buy/play yet another one, when everyone already has "their favorite," the game they keep going back to when all else fails (for me it's still Banished even to this day, that game just does something for me.) So looking at Nova Roma, you may wonder, "why this one?" Well, for me it's the Roman setting and simple yet pleasant graphics that made me finally decide to pick it up. The thoughtful city-building and logistics mechanics are what convinced me to stay. I find the game really pleasantly addictive to play. It's challenging without being absurd and deep without being overwhelming. I haven't played very much but I can see myself getting sucked in for a long time to come.
This is a really fun city builder for hardcore lovers of the genre. I love the way that you can arrange the job board to prioritize your workers. Planning and building the water supply is super fun. I'm really looking forward to watching this game develop.
It's so much fun! This is truly an excellent piece of work.
the first time i open the game i just spend over 10 hours straight non stop. i could not feel the time passing. i loved it. the game design is super cool and the sound effects are perfect. the gameplay the creative ideas inside this game is really fun. the multi-layer system. whether you want to chill. or you want intense focus mode both are available in this game. i would love this game to have continuous creative updates and content. i need more. highly recommend it.
Вкусновато, но очень даже маловато
pleaseeeeee more updates love it maybe even allow online
very good
nice
Nova Roma is a really fun Early Access city builder that hits a great sweet spot. It’s easy to pick up and get going, which I really appreciate. I’m at a point where I need games to be relatively straightforward, but I still want them to have enough substance to stay engaging. Nova Roma does that really well. The core loop is clear, the progression feels satisfying, and it gives me enough to think about without overwhelming me. It has that “just one more thing” city-builder feeling without making me fight through too much complexity upfront. There’s obviously room for growth since it’s still in Early Access, but the foundation already feels strong. If you like city builders that are approachable, satisfying, and not overly dense, Nova Roma is worth checking out.
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Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian +6 more
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