Deal | Unexpected discount: New city builder lets players rebuild Pompeii and is already 40% off shortly after launch

Pompeii: The Legacy only left Early Access on April 9, 2026. Around two months later, the city builder from Siscia Games has unexpectedly received its first 40% discount, according to SteamDB, dropping the regular price from around $20 to $12. In gameplay terms, Pompeii: The Legacy feels like a mix of building simulation, economic strategy and Roman family drama.

When it comes to Pompeii, people tend to think first of the destruction following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The game, however, shows a more hopeful side of the ancient city: its reconstruction, at least in digital form. Around 20 years after the eruption of Vesuvius, the city is rebuilt under Roman rule. In reality, Pompeii was never rebuilt and is now a famous archaeological site.

In Pompeii: The Legacy, players rebuild the ancient city as the head of a Roman ruling family – with houses, markets, temples, arenas, aqueducts and everything else a functioning Roman city needs. The twist: it is not just about laying out attractive streets, but also about political influence. Over the decades, the family’s influence grows, for example through imperial privileges or alliances. Battles play no role. However, disasters such as earthquakes, fires, epidemics or famines can disrupt the rebuilding process at any time.

Pompeii: The Legacy has been well received by players so far. Many compare the title favorably with Caesar IV, Imperium Romanum or CivCity: Rome. The atmospheric Pompeii setting, attractive buildings and pleasantly narrated campaign with voice acting have drawn particular praise. However, the city builder still seems to need some fine-tuning. According to Steam reviews, supply chains can cause problems, for example because food and other resources do not always arrive predictably. The trading system is also said to be somewhat unreliable at times. Pompeii: The Legacy currently has 240 Steam reviews with a solid average of 82% positive. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is listed as “Playable.”

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