Mare Nostrvm

Mare Nostrvm is a naval strategy game set during the era of war galleys, when Mediterranean civilizations began expanding their ambitions to new lands. You command fleets in battles spanning from the dawn of history to the Roman Civil Wars, across a region from Iberia to Cyprus.

Historical battles

The game includes 24 historic naval battles, including Salamis, the final defeat of Xerxes in Greece, and Actium, the downfall of Antony and Cleopatra. You can also set up configurable skirmishes by choosing the map, size, wind and opposing sides, with a point-buy system.

Command your fleet

Choose from 14 ship types, from the small, primitive penteconter to powerful decares. Ships can be equipped with devices including engines, towers, harpax, corvus, Rodian firepots and sails. Depending on the situation and ship type, you can ram enemy ships, rake their oars, grapple and board them, or use arrows, artillery and fire.

Squadrons use a chain of command: ships must be under command to receive orders. Admirals and commanders have special abilities and a squadron range, allowing lines of ships to extend command to others. The game also models crew fatigue, fog, rain and variable wind, as well as special rules for treasure ships, local command, plague, anchored ships and transports.

Plan simultaneous turns

The classic WEGO system lets you plan actions before they are executed together, requiring you to think three moves ahead. Naval squadrons use tactics and maneuvers from the period, while the battle AI adapts to the tactical situation and historical setting.

Two-player battles

Multiplayer supports historical and skirmish battles for two players through Slitherine’s PBEM+ system.