Nova Roma
Developer
Lion Shield
Publisher
Hooded Horse
Format
digital
78
Buzz Score
Very High Buzz
Confidence
70%
Quality
88%
Sources
6
Platforms
2
Freshness
80%
Release Date
SteamEpic Games Store
Jan 22, 2026About
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 involves appeasing the god...
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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.