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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
Screenshots
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