Choose CivCity: Rome
Choose CivCity: Rome if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. CivCity: Rome launched in 2007.
CivCity: Rome vs Citadelum
CivCity: Rome and Citadelum both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. CivCity: Rome (2007) is 17 years older than Citadelum (2024). Citadelum scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than CivCity: Rome (73.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Citadelum
Choose Citadelum if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.9% positive across 422 reviews.
Both CivCity: Rome and Citadelum sit in Strategy on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 CivCity: Rome |  Citadelum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (535 reviews) | 82.9% positive (422 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FireFly Studios, Firaxis Games | Abylight Barcelona |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- CivCity: Rome (2007) is 17 years older than Citadelum (2024).
- Citadelum scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than CivCity: Rome (73.6% positive).
- CivCity: Rome is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Citadelum (2.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: CivCity: Rome is Deck Playable, Citadelum is Deck Verified.
CivCity: Rome vs Citadelum — FAQ
- Which is better, CivCity: Rome or Citadelum?
- On Steam reviews Citadelum scores higher (82.9% positive) than CivCity: Rome (73.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Citadelum is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play CivCity: Rome or Citadelum first?
- If you want chronology, CivCity: Rome (2007) came out before Citadelum (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are CivCity: Rome and Citadelum similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.