Rome, 105 BC

Rome, 105 BC is a text-based visual novel and management game for players who like slow-building political and social power plays. The tone is serious and measured, built around consequence rather than spectacle.

Story

You play a lanista trying to build a lasting name in the late Roman Republic. The city offers no patience for hesitation, and the game's central tension comes from carving out status before Rome moves on without you.

Gameplay

Play centers on managing standing, resources, and relationships turn by turn, where choices carry forward instead of resetting. Ties with other households need regular attention, since neglect causes them to decay, and rival houses can react to your decisions in later turns. Story-focused content is being developed alongside the open-ended management systems.

Features

• Turn-based structure where past choices affect later events
• Rival house dynamics that respond to your actions over time
• Text-driven presentation focused on decisions over visuals
• Ongoing story content built into the wider management loop