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Games like Imperium Romanum Gold Edition

If Imperium Romanum Gold Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Grand Ages: Rome, Nova Patria and Pompeii: The Legacy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Imperium Romanum Gold Edition: The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

2008StrategySimulation9.99 USDMetacritic 63Windowsby Haemimont Games
Imperium Romanum Gold Edition — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Imperium Romanum Gold Edition also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Grand Ages: Rome

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Top pick for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

    2009StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Nova Patria

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Nova Patria is a Roman Steampunk Colony Sim. In this alternate history, the empire never fell and lived on to discover the New World and steam power. Manage intricate supply chains, expanding cities, and innovations in a hopeful, procedurally generated, isometric simulation of industrial antiquity.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Pompeii: The Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Third-strongest match for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. CivCity: Rome

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Ranked #4 for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    CivCity: Rome, an innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meiers Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself!

    2007Strategy2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Pax Augusta

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Ranked #5 for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!

    2025StrategySimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Caesar™ IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Ranked #6 for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.

    2016StrategySimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Ranked #7 for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

    2024StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Stronghold: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Ranked #8 for Imperium Romanum Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

    2023StrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Imperium Romanum Gold Edition

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. CivCity: Rome

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    CivCity: Rome, an innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meiers Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself!

    2007Strategy2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Grand Ages: Rome

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

    2009StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

    2010StrategySimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

    2013StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Tropico 4

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

    2011StrategySimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Tropico 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

    2019StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Caesar™ IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.

    2016StrategySimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Pharaoh™: A New Era

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population and explore 4,000 years of history through over a hundred hours of gameplay.

    2023StrategySimulation22.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Imperium Romanum Gold Edition at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imperium Romanum Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

    2025Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  2. Crusader Kings II

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

    2012StrategySimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

    2020StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.

    2021SimulationFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Kingdom: Classic

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Realm Grinder

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!

    2017StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!

    2016ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Home Wind

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Home Wind is a minimalist, relaxing and cozy city builder about creating large settlements based on proximity tactics. All for free!

    2022StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Haemimont Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Haemimont Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Surviving Mars

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.

    2018StrategySimulationSteam ↗
  2. Jagged Alliance 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition. Shares Strategy with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

    2023ActionStrategy13.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tropico 5

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.

    2014StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Stranded: Alien Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Brave a new world in Stranded: Alien Dawn, a planet survival sim placing the fate of a small marooned group in your hands. Forge your story through compelling and immersive strategic gameplay as you make vital decisions to protect your survivors.

    2023StrategySimulation17.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Tropico 4

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

    2011StrategySimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Victor Vran ARPG

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Surviving Mars: Relaunched

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    The award-winning sci-fi city builder is back - remastered, expanded and even more stunning. Colonize Mars and survive the process, from exploration and infrastructure to welcoming colonists and achieving long-term stability. Are you ready? Mars is waiting.

    2025StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Omerta - City of Gangsters

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Another title from Haemimont Games, the studio behind Imperium Romanum Gold Edition. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

    Omerta - City of Gangsters is a simulation game with tactical turn-based combat. Taking the role of a fresh-from-the-boat immigrant, with dreams of the big life, the player will work his way up the criminal hierarchy of 1920’s Atlantic City.

    2013StrategySimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Imperium Romanum Gold Edition

How much does Imperium Romanum Gold Edition cost?
Imperium Romanum Gold Edition is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Imperium Romanum Gold Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Imperium Romanum Gold Edition are Grand Ages: Rome, Nova Patria, Pompeii: The Legacy.
Who developed Imperium Romanum Gold Edition?
Imperium Romanum Gold Edition was developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Imperium Romanum Gold Edition.

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