Total War: Rome II

In short: Total War: Rome II is a strategy game released in 2013 by Creative Assembly, available on PC. Our score: 8.3/10 (worth buying, especially on sale). Lowest price we found right now: $1.31.

Build the greatest empire the world has ever known.

Rome II features massive battles with thousands of units across the ancient Mediterranean world. Manage your empire through politics, diplomacy, and warfare.

Game details

• Developer: Creative Assembly
• Publisher: Sega
• Release year: 2013
• Platforms: PC
• Category: strategy

Our review

Rome at its grandest scale. After years of patches, Total War: Rome II became one of the best historical strategy games with massive armies and political intrigue.

Pros

• Massive scale battles
• Deep political system
• Great faction variety
• Years of improvements

Cons

• Rocky launch
• AI still flawed
• Performance demanding

FAQ

Can I mod it?

Yes, extensive Steam Workshop support for mods.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026