Rome, 105 BC

ROME, 105 BC is a text-based management game set in the late Roman Republic where you play as a lanista—a gladiator trainer and fight organizer attempting to build your legacy and reputation in the city before being forgotten. Every decision matters and compounds over time, while relationships decay if neglected. The game features multiple content pathways including story-focused material, with a focus on the tension between ambition and the unforgiving passage of time. Gameplay revolves around managing your gladiator stable, recruiting and training fighters with different types and specializations, outfitting them with weapons and armor, and pitting them against opponents in various arena modes. You can engage in beast fights (man versus beast or beast versus beast), participate in tournaments and gauntlets, gamble in the house, interact with NPCs at locations like the Lupanar, and manage your dynasty's legacy. The game blends management mechanics with dark comedy and mystery elements, creating a strategic experience where resource management and relationship building are essential.