# Games like Nova Roma

> The closest matches to Nova Roma: Anno 117: Pax Romana, Whiskerwood, Corsair Cove, Citadelum, and Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Anno 117: Pax Romana](https://imho.run/games/3274580/anno-117-pax-romana) — Shares base management and production chains with Nova Roma. 4,901 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3274580/)
2. [Whiskerwood](https://imho.run/games/2489330/whiskerwood) — Shares production chains and city building with Nova Roma. 1,359 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2489330/)
3. [Corsair Cove](https://imho.run/games/1368140/corsair-cove) — Shares production chains and resource management with Nova Roma. 3,443 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/)
4. [Citadelum](https://imho.run/games/2603020/citadelum) — Also City Builder and Historical, like Nova Roma. 422 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2603020/)
5. [Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic](https://imho.run/games/784150/workers-resources-soviet-republic) — Shares city building with Nova Roma. 8,217 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/784150/)
6. [Pompeii: The Legacy](https://imho.run/games/2632240/pompeii-the-legacy) — Shares resource chain management and production chains with Nova Roma. 111 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2632240/)
7. [Kingdoms and Castles](https://imho.run/games/569480/kingdoms-and-castles) — Shares resource management with Nova Roma. 19,354 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/569480/)
8. [Cataclismo](https://imho.run/games/1422440/cataclismo) — Also Grand Strategy and City Builder, like Nova Roma. 2,177 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422440/)
9. [Blacksmith Master](https://imho.run/games/2292800/blacksmith-master) — Shares resource chain management and resource management with Nova Roma. 1,169 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292800/)
10. [Pioneers of Pagonia](https://imho.run/games/2155180/pioneers-of-pagonia) — Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Nova Roma. 1,341 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2155180/)
11. [Caesar™ IV](https://imho.run/games/517810/caesar-iv) — A frequent pick in Nova Roma players' libraries, and another Strategy. 444 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/517810/)
12. [Against the Storm](https://imho.run/games/1336490/against-the-storm) — Shares resource management with Nova Roma. 18,297 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/)
13. [Imperium Romanum Gold Edition](https://imho.run/games/23400/imperium-romanum-gold-edition) — Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Nova Roma. 156 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/23400/)
14. [Manor Lords](https://imho.run/games/1363080/manor-lords) — Also Grand Strategy and City Builder, like Nova Roma. 38,294 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1363080/)
15. [Tlatoani: Aztec Cities](https://imho.run/games/3161270/tlatoani-aztec-cities) — Also Grand Strategy and Colony Sim, like Nova Roma. 131 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3161270/)
16. [Timberborn](https://imho.run/games/1062090/timberborn) — Shares water physics with Nova Roma. 22,640 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062090/)
17. [Imperator: Rome](https://imho.run/games/859580/imperator-rome) — Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Nova Roma. 12,449 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/859580/)
18. [Foundation](https://imho.run/games/690830/foundation) — Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Nova Roma. 10,915 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690830/)
19. [Banished](https://imho.run/games/242920/banished) — Shares resource management with Nova Roma. 25,649 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242920/)
20. [City Tales - Medieval Era](https://imho.run/games/3265070/city-tales-medieval-era) — Also City Builder and Economy, like Nova Roma. 218 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3265070/)
21. [Norland](https://imho.run/games/1857090/norland) — A frequent pick in Nova Roma players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,698 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1857090/)
22. [Settlements Rising](https://imho.run/games/2378910/settlements-rising) — Shares production chains and city building with Nova Roma. 183 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2378910/)
23. [Humanica](https://imho.run/games/2112740/humanica) — Shares terrain editing with Nova Roma. 62 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2112740/)
24. [Going Medieval](https://imho.run/games/1029780/going-medieval) — Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Nova Roma. 8,390 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029780/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2426530&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2426530&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2426530&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2426530
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2426530
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nova Roma

Nova Roma is a Roman-themed city-building strategy game developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse. Players manage growing settlements through base management and colony building while navigating a divine favor system where gods intervene and make demands. The god-objectives mechanic structures progression while atmospheric historical theming creates the setting. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, chill, and contemplative, highlighting the relaxing city-building that avoids overwhelming complexity. Reviewers note the art style blends Rome with modern charm. The challenging gameplay features grind-based progression in a medium-length experience designed for extended sessions. Currently in Early Access at $29.99 USD, it holds a 96% positive rating from 1085 Steam reviews and runs on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2426530
- **Developer:** Lion Shield
- **Publisher:** Hooded Horse
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Mar 26, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2426530/nova-roma)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2426530&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2426530/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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