# Roman Empire: Strategy Game

> War & Conquest in ancient Rome

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1638507464](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1638507464)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1638507464`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hidden Lake Games LLC
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (1,557 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-15
- **First published:** 2022-08-14
- **Size:** 903 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/roman-empire-strategy-game/id1638507464)
- **Website:** [https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/](https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/privacy](https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/privacy)

## Description

Lead Rome to glory in an epic strategy game set in Ancient Rome. As a commander, general, or emperor, marshal legions, wage legendary wars, and transform a city-state into the greatest civilization the world has known.

Choose Campaign, Conquest, or Expedition modes to relive history, conquer rivals, and navigate politics with legendary figures like Caesar, Pompey, and Spartacus. Build cities, research technologies, manage provinces, and master diplomacy and warfare to rise—or fall—Rome; experience grand battles, imperial intrigue, and expansive empire management across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

## Rankings

- #47,899 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews criticize the game's monetization and advertising. Progression is repeatedly blocked by purchases or required ad-watching, with diamonds/gems often needed to advance and wrong choices forcing restarts. Ad density and gating frustrate players, including long waits or subscription needs to remove ads. A few acknowledge the premise has potential and a few call the game cool, but the overall sentiment is strongly negative for non-spenders.

### Pros

- Potentially engaging Roman-era strategy concept
- Could be fun if monetization and ads were minimized or removed
- The Roman theme and strategy premise may appeal to fans of the genre
- Some players describe the game as "cool" and promising
- There is perceived depth or strategic options when not hindered by monetization

### Cons

- Progression is gated behind spending real money (diamonds/gems)
- Ad-heavy experience with frequent mandatory ads to continue
- Diamonds/gems are required to progress and wrong choices can force a restart
- Long wait times or subscriptions to remove ads / access episodes
- Overall perception as a money grab / pay-to-win that discourages non-spenders

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