Nova Roma
Guide
Plan districts, shape trade routes, and grow your Roman city-state with a cleaner guide to Nova Roma.
Essential Guides
Everything you need to build a thriving Mediterranean city.
Complete Building Guide
Every building explained with production stats, citizen needs, and optimal placement strategies.
PopularLayout Masterclass
Grid-less city planning: organic streets, district zoning, waterfront design, and beauty optimization.
New PlayerBeginner's Guide
Your first hour in Nova Roma: starting steps, early priorities, and common mistakes to avoid.
StrategyResearch Tree Guide
Optimal research order, key unlocks, and which technologies to prioritize for fast growth.
AdvancedEconomy & Income
Master taxes, trade routes, and tourism to build a thriving Mediterranean economy.
GuideCitizen Management
Worker, Artisan, Bourgeoisie tiers explained. Happiness, families, pets, and population growth.
Key Buildings
The four most important buildings to unlock your city's potential.
| Building | Effect | Unlock Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Unlocks city management & taxes | Tier 1 — Free |
| Marketplace | Boosts trade income by 25% | Tier 2 — 500 coin |
| University | Enables advanced research | Tier 3 — 2,000 coin |
| Tourist Pier | Unlocks tourism revenue stream | Tier 4 — 5,000 coin |
Quick Tips
Pro strategies from experienced players.
Place parks between houses, not in separate districts — overlapping beauty bonuses stack.
Connect towns with trade routes early. Passive income scales with each new settlement.
Research decoration unlocks before expanding too fast to keep beauty scores high.
Use first-person mode (F key) to walk your streets and spot ugly areas citizens hate.
Latest Updates
Recent patches and content additions for Nova Roma.
Patch 1.0.4: Tourism system overhaul with new attractions and balance adjustments.
Content update: Archipelago map, festival events, and Cathedral building added.
Hotfix 1.0.2: Save file fixes, 40% performance boost, and build queue added.