As the once-mighty Roman Empire begins to decline and decay, you lead a small group of citizens in search of a new land to build Nova Roma – a bastion for all that was once good in the Empire. Starting from a humble village, you must appease the gods with grand temples, satisfy the needs of your citizens, and build a society that will be the envy of the world for centuries to come.

A wise city planner knows how to make use of the world around them. Construct massive dams and aqueducts to control the flow of water as you reshape the land into artificial watersheds and reservoirs. Search for distant resource deposits and build infrastructure to transport raw materials and processed goods across vast stretches of untamed territory. Will you strike a delicate balance between the expanding urban sprawl of your city and the risks of rapid expansion? Or will your arrogance bring about the wrath of the gods and nature itself?

Deal with a growing list of needs and desires as more people come to your city – from pottery and wine, to bread and games, to education and faith – it is your responsibility to keep the people content and safe. Educate them as scholars and gladiators, train them as thespians and warriors, and guide them through life as they spend their days working, and their nights enjoying the fruits of their labor. Your advisors and senators will help you with numerous issues as they arise. From matters of taxation to hostile invasions, your authority allows you to create edicts and pursue technological advancements for the benefit of your burgeoning city. But do not forget the powers that stand above you – build grand temples to the gods to avoid their wrath and ensure the continued prosperity of Nova Roma.

Nova Roma examines the cultural, political, and military challenges of the era. Take control of your small Roman town and develop it into a thriving metropolis that will stand the test of time!

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 8 (64-bit)
  
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+, 2.5GHz
  
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 256mb or ATI Radeon HD 5670 256mb or Intel HD Graphics 4600
  
• DirectX: Version 11
  
• Storage: 1 GB available space

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 8 (64-bit)
  
• Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 2.7GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.2Ghz
  
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 1gb or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 1gb
  
• DirectX: Version 11
  
• Storage: 1 GB available space