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Birth of Rome
Strategy 29 January 2013
Birth of Rome is a turn-based strategy, which is an independent supplement to the Alea Jacta Est published in 2012. The title was produced by AGEOD studio. The player has the opportunity to play the role of the ancient leader and take part in historical wars with the Senons, Greeks and Carthaginians. The game takes place in WEGO turn-based system.
Jon Shafer's At the Gates
Strategy 23 January 2019
A turn-based strategy game developed by Conifer Games under the lead of Jon Shaker - one of the lead developers of Sid Meier’s Civilization V. In At the Gates, the action takes place in the latter part of Roman Empire domination over Europe, and players assume control of a small barbaric tribe trying to take advantage of the fading Roman power to dominate the Old Continent. One starts the game with limited resources and has to explore uninviting lands and gather resources.
Hexus
Puzzle 04 June 2013
A casual puzzle game created by Shaman Games development studio. The action takes place in ancient Egypt, and the player plays the role of the Pharaoh. Its task is to expand the capital city, face the invaders and strengthen its power. The game offers more than 120 puzzles and 15 mini-games.
The Timebuilders: Pyramid Rising
Strategy 26 November 2011
The Timebuilders: Pyramid Rising is a casual time management strategy produced by French studio Microids. The player plays the role of an assistant to the Egyptian architect Senmut, who must rebuild the kingdom of the pharaohs and regain the gods' affection.
Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
Strategy 25 February 2011
Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is an extensive real-time strategy from Longbow Digital Arts studio. Hegemony Gold offers 2 new role-playing campaigns and a free gameplay mode that aims to conquer the entire ancient world.
Chariot Wars
Racing canceled
Chariot Wars is an arcade racing game in which we control antique chariots. The title is distinguished by a powerful multiplayer mode, in which up to 32 players can participate. The product was developed by the little-known Candella Software studio in the UK.
Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt
Puzzle 23 November 2011
Cradle of Egypt is the next installment of the popular series of match-3 logic games, initiated by Cradle of Persia and Cradle of Rome. In this part the creators take us on an expedition to Ancient Egypt.
Pharaoh's Mystery
Puzzle 27 January 2007
A puzzle game from the series "Brain College", in which we set off to Egypt with the intention of discovering the tomb of a Pharaoh. In total we have about fifty levels to complete.
Grand Ages: Rome - Reign of Augustus
Strategy 22 January 2010
Grand Ages: Rome - Reign of Augustus is the first official addition to the Real Time Strategy (RTS) published in 2009 - Grand Ages: Rome. Developers from the Bulgarian Haemimont Games studio have prepared a new campaign, consisting of 12 missions, as well as a series of scenarios for single-player gameplay and maps for multiplayer games. There were also new buildings, patrons and decorations.
Children of the Nile: Alexandria
Strategy 28 August 2008
Alexandria is an extension of Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile's economic strategy, which takes us to ancient Egypt and focuses on urban development. This add-on requires a basic version and is available in several network distribution systems (Steam, Impulse). It is the responsibility of Tilted Mill Entertainment, a company largely made up of people specializing in this genre and its themes.
Ancient Quest of Saqqarah
Puzzle 22 July 2008
A puzzle game created by Polish studio Codeminion. In production we move to ancient Egypt to solve many demanding puzzles, presented by successive gods. Each of them specializes in different fields, so that the puzzles are diverse. The authors have prepared a total of 7 different mini games and as many as 500 levels.
Hellenica
RPG 23 January 2017
An independent tactical RPG with a turn-based battle system set in alternate version of ancient Greece, in which the history has been changed by the invention of steam engine, starting an industrial revolution. The player acts as a warrior and champion of the goddess Artemis, with the power of changing into a bear. The campaign gives a lot of freedom and we can take on various tasks, which affect the storyline.
Caravan
Strategy 30 September 2016
An original mix of video game genres featuring elements of strategy, RPG, roguelike, economy, and exploration. The title was created by It Matters Games, a producer of mobile and browser games. Caravan takes you to the Arabian Peninsula in the beginning of the Common Era. The land was recreated with attention to historical detail, which however, did not stop the developer from implementing fantasy elements rooting back to the Middle-Eastern mythology.
Pharaonic
RPG 28 April 2016
An action RPG in the form of a 2.5D side-scrolling arcade game, developed by a Spanish studio, Milkstone. In Pharaonic, we take role of a brave adventurer who tries to unfold the mystery of Ahmosis I, a ruler known as the Red Pharaoh. This won’t be an easy task, as we will face soldiers of the pharaoh’s army, along with countless traps and deadly mythical creatures. The game brings together classic hack-and-slash features and the somewhat old-school style of classic arcade games.
Numantia
Strategy 24 October 2017
Numantia is a turn-based strategy game focused on recreating the historical atmosphere of the Numantian war – a conflict that was fought between the ancient Spaniards and the Roman Empire during the 2nd century BC. During the battles the player must strategically operate various units of Iberian or Roman troops and between the battles he or she must maintain logistics and resources of the army.
Marble Age
Strategy 17 December 2014
A turn-based strategy game set in ancient Greece. You play as a leader of a tribe, who has to turn the village they founded into a prosperous city-state. The gameplay spans 4000 years (from 3000 BC to 1000 AD), during which you participate in over 100 historical events, such as the Persian invasion or Alexander the Great's conquests.
Wulverblade
Action 12 October 2017
A side-scrolling platformer based on classic premise and created as a result of a cooperation between the independent Fully Illustrated studio and the Darkwind Media company. The player is taken to 120 AD, when the forces of the Roman Empire invade the southern part of Britain. The player assumes the role of a fearless warrior by the name of Caradok, who decides to face the attackers on his own and violently ask them to leave.
Assassin's Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones
Action 23 January 2018
The first big DLC for Assassin’s Creed: Origins, set many years after the events from the base game. We play once again as Bayek, who this time goes to the Sinai peninsula and gets dragged into a conflict between Egyptian rebels and Roman occupants. This lets us witness another chapter in the history of the Assassin Order, the rise of which we could see in the base title.
Assassin's Creed Origins: The Curse of the Pharaohs
Action 13 March 2018
The second expansion to Assassin’s Creed: Origins developed by the creators of the base game – Ubisoft Montreal. This time around, the players get to familiarize themselves with the Egyptian mythology – the story featured in this DLC revolves around the titular curse, which has brought one of the pharaohs back from the world of the dead and unleashed various legendary beasts.
Total War: Three Kingdoms - Eight Princes
Strategy 08 August 2019
First feature add-on to Total War: Three Kingdoms. We receive eight new lords and another campaign, which takes place after the previous events. The expnasion also changes a few aspects of the gameplay and offers a few fresh mechanics. The authors of the basic game - Creative Assembly studio - are responsible for its creation.
Asterix & Obelix XXL 3: The Crystal Menhir
Arcade 21 November 2019
Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 is a three-dimensional platform game based on the iconic comic-book series. During the game, the players are traveling through large locations, avoiding traps and obstacles, and fighting legions of enemies and enemy legions. It is possible to switch between the two characters during the game.
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Remastered
Arcade 29 November 2018
An improved version of the three-dimensional platform game from 2005. It is based on the popular comics about Asterix and Obelix. The game features many action sequences and a large dose of great, abstract humor.
Aggressors: Ancient Rome
Strategy 30 August 2018
Aggressors: Ancient Rome is a 4X strategy inspired by the Civilization series, which takes place during the golden age of the Roman Empire. The title was created by Kubat Software and released by Slitherine.
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - Legacy of the First Blade
RPG 04 December 2018
The first big expansion to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, divided into three episodes. Legacy of the First Blade allows the players to stand by the side of Darius, the first hero to use the series' iconic hidden blade.