Rome: Total War

Sep 22, 2004
Developer: The Creative Assembly
Platforms: AndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)
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About Rome: Total War

Set during the rule of the late Roman Republic and the early Roman Empire, Rome: Total War is a real-time tactics and turn-based strategy game that takes place across Europe, North Africa and the Near East. The player assumes control of one of three Roman families with eight other factions playable outside the main campaign. The main goal of the campaign is to become emperor of Rome by conquering fifty provinces with the support of the people before capturing Rome itself although a short campaign is also available wherein success depends on besting other factions in a race to seize control of 15 provinces.

Released: Sep 22, 2004
Developer: The Creative Assembly
Publisher: Sega

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Is Rome: Total War worth buying?

Steam

94.6% positive

'Very Positive', 16,177 reviews

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Critics (IGDB)

91/100

3 critics

What Steam players say about Rome: Total War67/100

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What is Rome: Total War about?

StrategyHistoricalRomeTurn-Based StrategyRTSGrand StrategyClassicTactical

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

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What is the lowest price Rome: Total War has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Rome: Total War is $4.51 at Kinguin on August 11, 2026. The current best price is about 7% above that low.

Is Rome: Total War worth buying?

95% of 16,177 Steam user reviews for Rome: Total War are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 92. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

When was Rome: Total War released?

Rome: Total War released on September 22, 2004, developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega, Activision, Feral Interactive.

What platforms is Rome: Total War available on?

Rome: Total War is available on Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac. It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do Rome: Total War prices drop?

Rome: Total War last hit a new low of $4.51 on August 11, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $4.84. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.