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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
89% of 74
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
11
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
32 MB
0.3 GB RAM
Full requirements

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

89% of 74 reviews are positive

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

Players over time

▼ -8% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 21 players on Oct 8, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Cradle of Rome screenshot 1

Cradle of Rome system requirements

Minimum: 32 MB, 0.3 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

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

Does Cradle of Rome have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Cradle of Rome run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Cradle of Rome use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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