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Lead an ancient faction, expand your empire on a turn-based campaign map, and command its armies in real-time battles.
Released 29 Apr 2021
Develop Ancient Cities
Command Real-Time Battles
Fight City Sieges
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Developed by Creative Assembly, Feral Interactive · Published by SEGA









Set in the ancient world, the game puts you in charge of a faction competing to expand its territory and influence. The remaster makes 38 factions playable, each with its own units and starting position.
On the turn-based campaign map, develop cities, recruit and move armies, and deal with rival factions through diplomacy. Merchants can establish trade links, secure resources, and buy out competitors to strengthen your economy.
When armies meet, you can direct their units in real-time battles, including sieges, or resolve encounters automatically. The remaster updates the visuals and camera and includes the Alexander and Barbarian Invasion expansions.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its classic campaign and the combination of empire management with real-time battles, with nostalgia for the original appearing frequently. Some also appreciate the updated visuals, the range of playable factions, and mod support. Critical reviews commonly fault the redesigned interface, unit movement or orders, and technical problems; some also report weak diplomacy and AI.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 192 |
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| Players | From 2 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports cross-platform online multiplayer between Windows, macOS, and Linux. The provided text specifically confirms multiplayer battles against friends. Reviews indicate multiplayer battles exist, but do not indicate online campaign or co-op campaign support; multiple reviews state co-op campaign was not implemented and wish for online campaign support. The exact player count is not stated. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Steam Workshop support and mod support are confirmed, but the provided text does not state that mods add or change multiplayer functionality. One review states a multiplayer lobby cannot be added by mods. |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |