Deal | "As if Caesar had discovered SimCity": 2025 city builder now cheaper than ever on Steam

Roman Triumph is a survival city builder set in the heart of the Roman Empire. In a procedurally generated world, players must build a thriving city from scratch – managing resources, defending against threats and keeping citizens content. Steam user OaU-Egon Kow4lsk1 sums it up well: “Roman Triumph plays as if Caesar had discovered SimCity, just with more togas and fewer power lines.” But there is more to it than city planning – players also face barbarian invasions, mythical beasts and the unpredictable moods of the gods.

The city faces regular attacks, and as it grows, expansion draws the attention of mythological creatures like the Hydra, Minotaur and Cerberus – adding a strong survival element to the gameplay. To defend their settlement, players can deploy Legionnaires and construct walls, towers, ballistae and scorpions, all of which can be upgraded through research. On the economic side, success depends on agriculture, livestock, hunting, production and trade. Over time, up to 80 Roman-style buildings can be unlocked. The gods also play an active role, offering blessings or punishments depending on how well they’re appeased.

With around 700 reviews and an 86% positive rating on Steam, Roman Triumph is being praised for its strong blend of city-building and survival mechanics, along with its well-executed god system. However, players have pointed out issues with performance and balancing. Some mythical enemies – especially the phoenix – are considered severely overpowered, leading to frustration. While the game is marked as "Playable" on the Steam Deck (available on Amazon for $675), the lack of native controller support could make navigating this city builder on a handheld somewhat tricky.

40% off on Steam for the first time

Developed by Coreffect Interactive and published by Forklift Interactive, Roman Triumph launched in September 2025 and is normally priced at around $25 on Steam. According to SteamDB, past discounts have capped at 35%. Now, for the first time, players can save 40% – bringing the price down to a new low of roughly $15 until February 11.

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