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Imperator: Rome

Ancient grand strategy about politics, populations, trade, and conquest

Paradox Development Studio · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released Apr 25, 2019

SimulationStrategy

Third-party account required

Reviews
Mixed
62% of 21K
Recent reviews
Mixed
49% of 55 in 30 days
Players
222
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Apr 24, 2025
Minimum PC
GTX 460
4 GB RAM
Full requirements

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is Imperator: Rome?

A grand strategy simulation set around the ancient Mediterranean, from Alexander’s successor kingdoms to the rise of Rome. You govern a republic, monarchy, or tribe by managing populations, characters, provinces, trade, armies, fleets, and rebellions. Campaigns support single-player and online PvP multiplayer.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy detailed management of ancient states and populations
  • +you want grand strategy with politics, trade, and warfare
  • +you are willing to use community mods for added depth

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a short learning curve and simple interfaces
  • −you dislike waiting for resources between major decisions
  • −you expect deep regional flavor without community mods

What players say

62% of 21,278 reviews are positive · 49% of 55 in the last 30 days

Players praise the population, settlement development, economy, and warfare systems, especially after the major overhaul; many recommend the Invictus mod for more regional depth. Common complaints are that official development ended, the base game lacks flavor, and its interface, resource waiting, and frequent pop-ups can make play tedious.

Players over time

▼ -29% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 420 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Imperator: Rome system requirements

Minimum: GTX 460, 4 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor
Intel® iCore™ i3-550 or AMD® Phenom II X6 1055T
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® Radeon™ HD 6970
Memory
4 GB RAM

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor
Intel® iCore™ i5- 3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 380
Memory
6 GB RAM

Does Imperator: Rome have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Imperator: Rome run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Paradox Accounts (Requirement is for multiplayer only) (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
72
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain.

Does Imperator: 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

5 DLC available.

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