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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.
Release Date
Sep 22, 2004
Developer
The Creative Assembly
Publishers
Sega
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Is Rome: Total War worth buying?

Steam
94.72% positive
'Very Positive', 16,618 reviews
Metacritic
92
Critics (IGDB)
91/100
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What is Rome: Total War about?

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.

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 $4.58 at YuPlay on May 23, 2026. The current best price is about 7% above that low.

Is Rome: Total War worth buying?

95% of 16,618 Steam user reviews for Rome: Total War are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 92.

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?

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