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Nova Roma
Simulation
Strategy
Early Access
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Adjustable Text Size
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

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.

Developers: Lion Shield
Publishers: Hooded Horse
Release Date: Mar 26, 2026
Price (USD): $23.99
Current Players: 1.7k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Positive(100%)
engaging gameplay
Roman-themed
water management
temple placement
unique mechanics
divine favor
early access price
Roman theme
mechanical flaws
bugs
optimization
difficulty level
early access price
divine demands
Engagement with Nova Roma is very positive, as many players see it as a welcome successor to Kingdoms and Castles with new elements. Players generally appreciate the new mechanics, like water flow simulations and modular building, while finding the game's Roman theme a fresh twist. While the game is off to a promising start, optimization and some aspects of the divine favor system receive mixed feedback, and the price point for the current early access content appears to be an issue for some players.

Positive Points

  • Nova Roma is a highly engaging and addictive game, with several players mentioning spending extensive hours playing both the demo and early access version.
  • The game builds upon the mechanics of Kingdoms and Castles while introducing unique Roman-themed elements and a more complex water management system.
  • Many players appreciate the strategic element of temple placement and city management, adding depth to gameplay.
  • Early access is already well-received, with many players confident that the game will improve further, drawing comparisons to the success trajectory of Kingdoms and Castles.
  • The game is praised for its beautiful aesthetic and engaging new mechanics, which include modular buildings and water flow simulations.

    • Negative Points

  • There are noticeable bugs, such as hotkeys intermittently not working and issues with divine favor mechanics, which can frustrate players.
  • Some players are critical of the optimization and the early access release price, considering the current state of the game.
  • The game's difficulty level may be too challenging for some, especially with the gods demanding temples early in the game and the impact of environmental challenges like floods.

    • Mixed Points

  • The divine favor system, with mixed reactions on how challenging or frustrating it is to manage the gods' demands.
  • Pricing concerns, with some players feeling the early access content doesn't justify the current price despite potential future updates.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison with Kingdoms and Castles is frequent, with players generally noting Nova Roma as a worthy successor.
  • Players express a balance of enthusiasm for the game’s potential and frustration with current bugs and mechanical flaws in early access.
  • The Roman theme and new god mechanics add a fresh experience that many players find appealing.
    • Updated 3/27/2026, 12:01:15 AM UTC
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