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Cradle of Rome

Match-three puzzles grow a Roman village into an imperial capital

Awem Studio · Published by Next Game · Released Feb 20, 2010

Casual

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 68
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
14
peak 24h 16
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

What is Cradle of Rome?

A single-player match-three puzzle game set in ancient Rome. You match tiles across levels, use bonuses, and build Roman landmarks as a small village advances through historical eras. The goal is to reach the rank of emperor.

For you if...

  • +you like straightforward match-three puzzles with power-ups
  • +you want many levels and gradual city building

Not for you if...

  • you want match-three puzzles without time pressure
  • you want to build a city without clearing puzzles

What players say

90% of 68 reviews are positive

Players praise the straightforward match-three puzzles, but some complain that later timed levels become too difficult.

Screenshots and trailer

Cradle of Rome

Cradle of Rome system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Processor
1000 MHz CPU
Graphics
32 MB Video Card
Memory
256 MB RAM

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Unsupported

  • Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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