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Nova Roma Early Access Preview – A Promising Roman City Builder Worth Playing | Invision Game Community
Nova Roma is an Early Access city-building game where players establish a new Roman settlement on an island, appeasing Gods, enacting laws, and developing supply chains. Developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, the game features two modes: Standard and Sandbox, with a focus on resource management, technology progression, and optional combat against defectors. The preview highlights its charming low-poly graphics, calming orchestral soundtrack, and intuitive gameplay, suggesting it's a promising title for fans of the genre.
Seek a glorious new destiny in Nova Roma - out now in early access
The Roman-themed city-building game Nova Roma is now available in early access for PC via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. Developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, the game allows players to build a new society, manage supply chains, and defend against enemies. The early access period will include further development based on player feedback.
Island city-builder Nova Roma releases today, and I'd have drowned all my Romans already if it weren't for those pesky gods
Nova Roma, an early access city-builder from Lion Shield and Hooded Horse, has launched today. The game challenges players to manage resources, build infrastructure like aqueducts, and appease Roman gods who can trigger disasters. The article highlights the game's water simulation and the strategic balancing act required to manage divine demands alongside city growth.
Nova Roma Early Access Preview - Rome wasn't launched into 1.0
Nova Roma, a city builder developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, has launched into Early Access. The game allows players to oversee settlers establishing a new civilization inspired by the Roman Empire, focusing on building classic Roman structures, managing supply chains, and appeasing gods. Despite being in Early Access, the game presents a strong foundation with intuitive gameplay and a visually distinct art style, though some systems like the gods and combat feel underdeveloped.
Nova Roma release countdown: Exact date and time
The city-builder Nova Roma, developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, is set to launch in early access on PC on March 26. The game will be available on Steam, with specific release times provided for various time zones including 10am PT, 1pm ET, and 6pm UTC. Players will manage Romans to build a new home, facing challenges and appeasing gods to ensure their city's prosperity.
Resident Evil 7: biohazard, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Absolum Coming to Game Pass in March
Microsoft has announced the latest wave of games coming to Game Pass in March, including Resident Evil 7: biohazard and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Several titles will be available on day one, such as South of Midnight and The Alters, with Absolum also launching on Xbox Series X/S via Game Pass on March 25th. The service will also see the addition of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut and The Long Dark, with Final Fantasy 4 scheduled for April.
March 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up: New Releases & Demos
This article provides a wrap-up of indie game releases and demos for March 2026, highlighting titles like Cupiclaw, Galactic Vault, Mr. Sleepy Man, Collector's Cove, Mythmatch, The Ratline, RUBATO, Nova Roma, and RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike. Most games are releasing on PC via Steam, with some also available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Demos are available for many titles, and players are encouraged to wishlist them.
