Rome, 105 BC

ROME, 105 BC is a text-based management and narrative game set in the late Roman Republic. You play as a lanista—a man of ambition seeking to etch his name into the eternal city before Rome forgets you. Every decision compounds, every relationship decays if neglected, and Rome waits for no one. The core gameplay loop combines gladiator-house management with complex social and political systems. Train and manage your fighters for arena combat, including beast-versus-man spectacles and duels. Navigate a branching relationship system involving wives, concubines, side lovers, and children—each generating events and consequences. Participate in Senate law-making and political intrigue, build rivalries with other houses, and manage your finances through trading, gambling, and auctions. The game emphasizes emergent storytelling: your choices shape your dynasty's legacy and standing in Rome. With a dark-comedy tone and elements of mystery and thriller, it rewards careful planning and relationship maintenance while exploring the ambitions and moral compromises of Roman society.