Imperator: Rome

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Walk in the Footsteps of Legends in Imperator: Rome Alexander. Hannibal.

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Developer:
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Engine:
Jomini Engine
Release date:
25 April 2019
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (31)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (12462)

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Walk in the Footsteps of Legends in Imperator: Rome

Alexander. Hannibal. Caesar. These great men and dozens like them shaped the destiny of a continent. Mighty kings, clever generals and would-be gods made their mark on the ancient Mediterranean. Around this sea, close knit nations tested their mettle and virtue against each other in fierce combat, their cultural and political legacy now inseparable from what we understand as Western Civilization. But nothing was guaranteed. Can you change the course of history in Imperator: Rome?

Imperator: Rome is the newest grand strategy title from Paradox Development Studio. Set in the tumultuous centuries from Alexander’s Successor Empires in the East to the foundation of the Roman Empire, Imperator: Rome invites you to relive the pageantry and challenges of empire building in the classical era. Manage your population, keep an eye out for treachery, and keep faith with your gods.

Imperator: Rome’s features include:

  • Character Management: A living world of characters with varying skills and traits that will change over time. They will lead your nation, govern your provinces and command your armies and fleets. We also introduce our new, more human-like character art.
  • Diverse Populations: Citizens, freemen, tribesmen and slaves - each population with its own culture and religion. Whether they fill your armies, fill your coffers or fill your colonies, keep an eye on their happiness - your success depends on their satisfaction.
  • Battle Tactics: Choose your approach before battle to counter the stratagems of your foes.
  • Military Traditions: Each culture has a unique way of waging war. Romans and Celts have different options available to them. Unlock unique bonuses, abilities and units.
  • Different Government Types: Manage the senate in a Republic, hold your court together in a monarchy, answer to the clans in a tribal system.
  • Barbarians and Rebellions: Migrating barbarians may sack or settle your best land, while disloyal governors or generals can turn against you - taking their armies with them!
  • Trade: Goods provide bonuses to their home province. Will you take advantage of stockpiles for local strength or trade excess goods to spread the wealth around?
  • Provincial Improvement: Invest in buildings, roads and defences to make your kingdom stronger and richer.
  • Hellenistic World Flavor Pack: Special content designed for the Successor Kingdoms including new army models, new event chains and new art.
  • Digital Art Book: A collection of high resolution images from the development of Imperator: Rome with developer and artist insights.
  • Wallpaper: Easily accessible versions of the Imperator: Rome loading screens, so you can use them to decorate your own desktop.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor:
Intel® iCore™ i3-550 or AMD® Phenom II X6 1055T
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® Radeon™ HD 6970

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor:
Intel® iCore™ i5- 3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G
Memory:
6 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 380

User reviews

jgareth
Not recommended | 19 Apr 2026
1200h played

This is a genuinely good game, it is such a shame that it has been abandoned. The only thing holding this game back for me is the lack of autosaves, one is never enough in a paradox game. Sadly, after years this game

Helpful: 23
Herotyx
Recommended | 18 Apr 2026
305h played

This is one of Paradox's best games. It is a rough gem. Paradox abandoned this game before it could reach its potential. Just like Three Kingdoms, Paradox abandons its best games. I pray for an Imperator Rome 2. Game is

Helpful: 4
Salsicha
Recommended | 12 May 2026
48.6h played

Great game too bad paradox left this one on the shelf But the invictus mod does a great job in making this 7/10 game into a 9/10 if you're gonna play it give this mod a try

Helpful: 10
Cukroskredenc06
Recommended | 12 May 2026
36.8h played

Worth it on sale. I actually really liked it, despite it being abandoned, many mechanics are great and see their positive influence on EU5. Good to mess around with for a bit. I hope that even if this game won't be

Helpful: 2
ringo
Not recommended | 01 May 2026
33.5h played

they advertised the ♥♥♥♥ out of this game with the promise of adding content and fixing it, then they cancelled all support as soon as people bought it lol

Helpful: 10
Katch
Recommended | 27 May 2026
8.5h played

If you enjoy in depth combat, this one is for you. Also, cheapest paradox game, you don’t need to spend 250$ to get all the features. This one has very enjoyable combat, economy management and I really enjoy the

Helpful: 3