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Imperiums: Greek Wars

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Strategy
Developer: Kube Games
Release Date: July 30, 2020

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'Imperiums: Greek Wars' Planning Rise Of Caesar DLC For Q2 2023 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2022 @ 6:02 p.m. PST

Imperiums: Greek Wars is a combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist.

Inspired by Aggressors: Ancient Rome, Kube Games bring you a fresh look at a Greco-Persian world of schemers, warmongers, and ruthless politicians. This merciless world is enhanced by myths and stories about heroic deeds and hidden treasures as only the Greeks were able to imagine.

The game starts in 359BC when Philip II of Macedon takes the throne. Macedonia at the time is a backwater on the edge of the Hellenic world, but Philip is an ambitious man. He has a dream to become leader of the whole of Greece, a dream he will follow until his death...
Choose one of 30 playable factions ranging from mighty Sparta or Athens, ambitious Macedonia, slowly declining Achaemenid Empire and its power-hungry satrapies, to a number of smaller Greek city-states and groups of semi-nomadic societies living on the outskirts of the Hellenic world. Lead your nation to glory if you can...

Your task is to do more than survive. You are divine ruler, supreme military commander and political leader who seeks glory and prosperity for all your subjects. Lead them to magnificent victories, manage the economy on all levels, and provide successful livelihoods as well as stable and just government.

It is not a task for the weak; all problems rest upon your shoulders; every crisis is a test of your political and military prowess. Decisiveness, tactical thinking, political shrewdness, and above all an adventurous spirit is what will cause one person to stand out - to rise as a star shining through the darkness of millennia to come.


The earlier Imperiums: Rome vs Carthage DLC shifted the focus from the Greek and Persian wars to the central Mediterranean, where the young Roman Republic was trying to dominate the Italian peninsula in the endless tribal wars against its neighbors. However, it’s path to hegemony did not end there, the scene is set for another interesting era, the power struggle between the Senate and the consuls, among which one name stands out, Julius Caesar!

The Imperiums ancient series simply will not be complete without the conquests of Caesar in Gaul and the British Isles.

The Roman Republic is going through a very turbulent time. The struggle between the Roman senate and the consuls who seek to usurp more power keeps the state at a constant risk of civil war and it is now when one of the most famous figures of Roman history enters the stage, Julius Caesar.

The new DLC gives you an opportunity to assume the leadership of several Roman legions and rise to military and political prominence by subjugating Gaul and entering the mysterious British Isles. And if you are brave enough, you can try to defy the Romans, crush their attempts to enslave Gaul and stop their expansive ambitions by drowning their greed in a bloody defeat.

Two interlinked campaign maps with a number of new mechanics invite you to test your tactical genius in a fight for life. Both maps can easily take several evenings to complete and thanks to their scale they are ideal for multiplayer games.

Caesar in game

Caesar as a special unit has been added to the game. The unit retains all the traits of a regular General but the effect of his presence on the battlefield and his ability to encourage his soldiers is much larger. If an enemy kills Caesar, this event has the power to shake the entire Roman world, yet the game can still continue.

Weather and seasons

One turn represents a week of the military campaign and the weather and seasons are introduced as new factors affecting the key tactical decisions. Outside temperatures and rainfall start to play an important role in planning military operations. High temperatures and rain make unit movement more difficult and slow, whereas low temperatures can cause damage. Winter brings snow which lowers the army mobility and creates a significant obstacle for continuous supply.

Population as a major resource

Considering the time scale, some existing mechanics are affected:

  • Increase of citizens in cities per turn is much slower, thus making every military unit precious. Its destruction hurts more as it is not easy to replace it with a new one.
  • Road building remains a time consuming and lengthy process, making the extension of supply lines rather slow.

Limited recruitment of new units

Recruiting new legions is not a matter of one simple click. Caesar has a limited number of legions and the right to raise a new one has to be earned. Basic military units can be recruited in cities and specialized facilities as before, but advanced and superior units can be only gained by completing challenging tasks or through successful political plots in Rome.

Moving between campaigns

Playing as Caesar allows you to continue the successful campaign in Gaul by crossing to the British Isles. Completing a set of victory conditions will take you to a new map where the initial setup reflects the state of things as you left them in Gaul.

Politics in Rome

The technology tree is replaced with "political decisions" that allow you to influence the events and actual political situation in Rome (note the Roman Republic is not a playable faction) which in turn affects the events in Gaul and Britain.

Imperiums: Greek Wars - Rise Of Caesar DLC is coming to PC (Steam) in Q2 2023.

The Greco-Persian world of Imperiums is a faithful representation of historical reality, political relations, animosities and ambitions. Take a unique opportunity to experience on your own shoulders the weight of responsibility as the chosen one. As leader you can follow your own path or take advice and guidance from dozens of nation-specific objectives.

Key Features:

  • Experience the ancient Greek world in such a detail as never before.
  • Explore the ancient world and open it up to your people. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
  • Myths and Legends: Ancient people believed in myth and legend; it was part of their reality. Those adventurous enough can send their generals in the footsteps of ancient heroes to find the Golden Fleece or untie the Gordian Knot. Unveil the truth of some of the stories and myths of the Greek world.
  • Face the opponents: Your opponents will be unforgiving, but if you want more of human slyness and unexpected turns, join a multiplayer game and challenge other players in a race to victory!
  • New worlds: The universe of Imperiums offers an endless number of realms. Imagine a world to your liking and let us bring it to you. Whatever your choice, enter with a clear mind and prove that you can not only survive but build an empire worthy of the title.
    Take advantage of the imagination of others and explore worlds they created. Go even a step further, let yourself be inspired as creator whose ideas shape others’ worlds.
  • Learn with ease: It is not shameful to take advice from time to time. You’re not alone in this cruel world; there is always guidance to explain, provide context, and offer recommendations. Let yourself be guided by your intuition and logic, and you will soon become a master.

Imperiums: Greek Wars is available for PC (Steam).


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