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Imperator: Rome

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

SimulationStrategy

Player score
6.6/10
26,891 reviews
Released
2019
Developer
Paradox Development Studio
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
76
Steam Deck
playable
Download
Not stated
We have not written a full review of this game.This is a catalogue entry: everything below comes from a source we can link, checked on a stated date. There is no score and no verdict here, because we only publish those after a reviewer has played the game and written it up properly. Our team may well have played this one. Until someone writes the review, we are not going to imply a verdict we have not put our name to.

What is Imperator: Rome?

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.

The record

Catalogue facts
First released24 April 2019
DeveloperParadox Development Studio
PublisherParadox Interactive
PlatformsPC
GenresSimulation, Strategy
Languages6 supported

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.

How was Imperator: Rome received?

Players66%positive of 26,891 · Mixed
Metacritic76critic aggregate, PC
Achievements72on Steam

Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.

What does it support?

Technical support
CapabilitySupport
ControllerNot stated
Cloud savesYes
Cross-platform playNo
Mod supportSteam Workshop
Online playYes
In-game purchasesNo
Steam Deckplayable
Download sizeNot stated
Add-on content5 DLC listed
Age gateNone

Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.

What does it cost?

$39.99

Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.

Games like Imperator: Rome

24 games overlap with Imperator: Rome on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Crusader Kings III, Victoria II and Victoria 3.

All 24 games like Imperator: Rome

Common questions about Imperator: Rome

What platforms is Imperator: Rome on?

Imperator: Rome is available on PC. It first released in 2019.

How much does Imperator: Rome cost?

$39.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.

Do players recommend Imperator: Rome?

66% of 26,891 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Mixed. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.

What is the Metacritic score for Imperator: Rome?

76 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.

Does Imperator: Rome work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Imperator: Rome as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.

Who made Imperator: Rome?

Imperator: Rome was developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.