Never Second in Rome (2025)
- Developer
- Alessandro Roberti
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 595 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 22 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow-burning, historically grounded simulation that drops you into the sandals of a Roman centurion, where every turn-based decision and management choice feels laden with consequence for both your century and the fate of the Republic.
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What players say
Players praise the historical writing and the depth of character and unit building, but the combat and UI are widely seen as opaque, grindy or fiddly. There is a steep learning curve and combat can feel like fighting a calculator, though many find it rewarding once it clicks. Some are disappointed that the ironman mode with meta progression is only unlocked after a full campaign.
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