Nova Patria

Nova Patria is a colony simulation set in an alternate history where the Roman Empire never fell. The empire discovered the New World and developed steam technology, and you govern a colony on the brink of an early industrial revolution. Expand across a procedurally generated isometric map, manage cities and resources, and guide the colony’s technological development.

Build Roman cities

Develop multiple cities and meet the needs of different population classes. Borders change dynamically, while the population grows autonomously. Build aqueducts to supply fresh water and plan road and rail networks for trade, taking terrain, water access, construction constraints and city locations into account. The world combines steam-powered machines and mechanical devices with Roman architecture, in a society shaped by centuries of peace and order.

Produce and trade

Create layered production chains for goods such as fish, flour and cigars, each serving specific population classes. Transport goods through your expanding network and establish automated trade routes with steam-powered vehicles, trains and airships. Efficient planning and logistics help you meet the needs of a growing population. Aqueducts, horseless chariots and rail are among the infrastructure and technologies available as your cities grow.

Maps and technology

Each map is procedurally generated, with varied resource placements and biomes including forests, beaches, rivers and mountains. Adapt your plans to the terrain and the resources available. A branching technology tree lets you shape the colony’s development, unlocking upgrades and abilities that can combine into new synergies.

Goals and calendar

At the start of each playthrough, choose specific goals. Completing them unlocks perks for future games, creating new strategies and combinations as you take on fresh challenges. Time follows a 13-month calendar that includes the Roman-invented Constinius month, with visual tracking of the passage of time and progression.