# Never Second in Rome

> Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You take the role of a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. In a Republic dominating the Mediterranean World and yet shaken by internal strife, still traumatized by the horrors of the civil war that marked the previous generation, the arrival of a new governor in your province will initiate a succession of events that will ultimately define the future of Rome and its empire. Starting right before the beginning of the Gallic War, you will assume command of a century in a newly raised legion. Key features In addition to the main character, you will control the small army unit in your charge, your century. Train yourself and your century, appoint your staff and discover the most remarkable individuals at your service. Fight and lead your legionaries in real historical battles relying on a complex system of intertwined stats. Turn-based individual combat involving not only your main character, but also the soldiers under your command. Text-based events and narrative sections with many Attribute and Skill checks. Great care and attention to historical detail and accuracy. Free demo available You can download and play the free demo directly on Steam. It allows you to explore the first three chapters of the game at your own pace. I recommend trying it before you buy, it's the best way to find out whether this game is up your alley.

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## Game Facts

- Title: Never Second in Rome
- Developer: Alessandro Roberti
- Release status: released (May 5, 2026)
- Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
- Badges: Hidden Gem
- Tags: steam, steam_app:3169580, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, steam_score:very-positive, steam_reviews:100+, price:paid
- Primary CTA: Wishlist
- Estimated video/demo length: 0:30

## Description

Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You take the role of a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. In a Republic dominating the Mediterranean World and yet shaken by internal strife, still traumatized by the horrors of the civil war that marked the previous generation, the arrival of a new governor in your province will initiate a succession of events that will ultimately define the future of Rome and its empire. Starting right before the beginning of the Gallic War, you will assume command of a century in a newly raised legion. Key features In addition to the main character, you will control the small army unit in your charge, your century. Train yourself and your century, appoint your staff and discover the most remarkable individuals at your service. Fight and lead your legionaries in real historical battles relying on a complex system of intertwined stats. Turn-based individual combat involving not only your main character, but also the soldiers under your command. Text-based events and narrative sections with many Attribute and Skill checks. Great care and attention to historical detail and accuracy. Free demo available You can download and play the free demo directly on Steam. It allows you to explore the first three chapters of the game at your own pace. I recommend trying it before you buy, it's the best way to find out whether this game is up your alley.

## Public Signals

- OctoScout votes: 42
- Demo plays: 0
- Wishlist clicks: 0
- Steam review score: Very Positive
- Steam positive percent: 80.6%
- Steam total reviews: 545
- Source score: Very Positive

## Official Links

- https://store.steampowered.com/app/3169580/
- https://www.arobertigames.com

## Media

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