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Nova Roma

Nova Roma

Developer
Lion Shield
Publisher
Hooded Horse
Format
digital
78
Buzz Score
Very High Buzz

Release Date

SteamEpic Games Store
Jan 22, 2026
StrategySimulationCity-Building

About

Nova Roma is a city-building and management game developed by Lion Shield, set in a post-decline Roman Empire era. Players lead a small band of citizens to distant shores with the goal of founding a "New Rome" that can endure for generations. The game emphasizes rebuilding civilization after the fall of Rome, focusing on historically inspired Roman infrastructure and urban design. Gameplay involvโ€ฆ Read more

Latest News

Mixed-Use Buildings Feature Update
Jan 8
Official Announcement at PC Gaming Show 2023
Jan 8
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Community Buzz Breakdown

Key Themes

The 2026 'Roman City-Builder' boom (comparisons with Pax Augusta, Citadelum, and Anno: Pax Romana).
Comparisons to Manor Lords regarding visual fidelity and management depth.
The 'proto-early access' strategy of keeping the Steam demo live and updated during the delay.
Discussion surrounding the impact of the delay on the January Xbox Game Pass lineup.

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Sentiment Breakdown

Positive 78%
Negative 12%

Buzz Score History (90 days)

Key Intelligence

โ— Trailer views drove 40% buzz spike
โ— Pre-order sentiment 94% positive
โ— Reddit discussion up 320% this week

Milestone Timeline

Reveal trailer released
Release date confirmed
Final pre-launch trailer
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