Never Second in Rome

Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You play as a Roman centurion in Julius Caesar’s army, taking command of a century in a newly raised legion just before the start of the Gallic War.

Story and setting

The Roman Republic dominates the Mediterranean but is shaken by internal strife and still bears the trauma of the civil war that marked the previous generation. The arrival of a new governor in your province sets off events that will shape the future of Rome and its empire.

Command your century

You control both your centurion and the small army unit under your command. Train yourself and your century, appoint your staff and discover the notable individuals serving you.

Battles and events

Lead your legionaries in real historical battles using a complex system of interrelated stats. Turn-based individual combat includes both your main character and the soldiers under your command. Text-based events and narrative sections feature numerous Attribute and Skill checks, and the game pays close attention to historical detail and accuracy.