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2006 PC 👍 71 % Mostly positive, 782 reviews on Steam

As a Roman provincial governor you build and manage cities, keep citizens supplied, handle trade and defense, and climb the political ladder toward Caesar. A classic, measured city-builder set in antiquity.

What defines Caesar IV:

  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Tactical depth

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2011 PC 19.99 € 👍 77 % Mostly positive, 1,067 reviews on Steam

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  • Tactical depth

A transport simulation where you plan bus, tram and subway networks across Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin and Amsterdam from 1920 to 2020. The fun lies in optimizing routes and schedules so the system turns a profit while keeping passengers happy.

CivCity: Rome

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A city-builder that zooms in from empire management to the planning, supplying and running of individual Roman cities, culminating in Rome itself. Play centers on city layout, economy and citizen happiness across many missions.

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Cosy, great for unwinding

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SimCity 3000

Cosy, great for unwinding

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Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom

Pure single-player experience

A classic city-builder set in ancient China where you lay out districts, manage trade and supply, and guide your city through dynasties across millennia. The appeal lies in balancing economy, religion, and defense.

Pharaoh

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A classic ancient Egypt city builder where you lay out housing, farm around the Nile floods, manage trade and raise monuments like pyramids. Supply logistics, pleasing the gods and occasional invasions make for a calm yet demanding flow.

Caesar III

Pure single-player experience

A classic city builder set in ancient Rome: you keep citizens fed, watered, entertained and protected while managing trade and provinces. The blend of logistics and careful planning is its main appeal.

Transport Fever

Cosy, great for unwinding

A transport tycoon simulation where you start in 1850 and build rails, roads, harbors and airports, growing a thriving transport company across more than a century. The appeal lies in planning efficient networks and watching cities grow.

Railroad Tycoon 3

Bright, upbeat tone

A railway business simulation where you lay track, manage trains and cargo, and grow a rail empire in a dynamic economy. Scenarios recreate notable moments from railroading history.

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