Underplayed Gems

Roman Conquest: Rise to Power (2024)

Roman Conquest: Rise to Power cover
Developer
LOMS Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Managing and defending a growing Roman settlement through tactical battles and economic decisions.

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What players say

Players finish the five missions in about 20 minutes and say the game feels like an unfinished early-access title. They point out bugs, the fourth mission can break, upgrades reset when a new branch is leveled, and Russian subtitles vanish partway through. Opinions split: some praise the atmosphere and voice acting, others call it too shallow even on sale.

Screenshots

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