Imperator: Rome (2019)

Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 26,846 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning, methodical empire-building sim where every decision ripples across centuries of alternate history.

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What players say

Players are split: some praise the streamlined EU4-like design and Invictus mod revitalizing it, while others find its trade, warfare, and politics dull. The unanimous complaint is that Paradox abandoned post-2.0 development, leaving the game feeling unfinished despite solid foundations.

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