We’re excited to announce a new closed playtest for Roman Triumph! Over the past few months, we’ve worked hard to implement feedback from our previous playtest and the Steam demo, and now we’re ready to share the latest version with you.
This playtest is all about preparing for Steam Next Fest, and your input will be key in helping us polish the game even further. The version you’ll get to play is much more feature-rich than the demo currently available on Steam, giving you a deeper dive into the world of Roman Triumph.
Want to join?
This is a smaller, focused playtest, so you’ll need to apply using the form.
What we’re looking for:
Players who love strategy and city-building games with unique challenges.
A couple of hours of your time to explore the new features and mechanics.
Honest feedback – whether it’s good or bad, it all helps us improve!
(Optional) If you can record your gameplay, that would be super helpful!
We’ll review applications soon and contact selected participants with all the details to get started.
Your feedback has already helped shape Roman Triumph, and we’re excited to hear your thoughts on this new and improved version.
I've been busy adding small features, adding quality of life improvements, and fixing bugs based on all the amazing feedback from everyone who played the demo!
Here is a list of what's new in this demo update:
Terrain and World Generation
Improved Terrain Generation: Maps now have a lot more usable space at the edges.
Small terrain deviations blocks a lot less construction. Roads will automatically flatten the ground when placed.
Terraforming Tools: Flatten small mountains or raise land in lakes. You can even create a passage between 2 parts of the maps if the mountains are low enough.
Walls can now be built further into mountainous areas.
New World Generation Settings:
Adjust mountain and lake sizes.
Control resource richness.
Control the frequency of Large Stones (require quarries) and Iron Ores (require iron mines).
Control the fertility levels of the map.
Quality of Life & Other
Added the following:
Rubble Indicators:
Icon overlays to be able to spot quickly where enemies destroyed buildings.
Option to highlight all rubble and rebuild destroyed structures in one click.
Batch upgrade multiple buildings using the last selected upgrade (e.g., furniture upgrades for all houses).
Resource Gathering Prioritization: Hold Shift while selecting trees and rocks to prioritize them. Workers will cut down/gather prioritized trees and rocks first.
Duplicate Building Hotkey: Duplicate buildings using middle mouse button (rebindable).
Hunter Hut Simulation: Hunter Hut efficiency now updates live which is more realistic. Animals no longer flee unless other buildings are constructed nearby.
Building Balance:
Adjusted baseline number of builders required for faster construction.
Reduced upkeep for key buildings like Domus and Hospitium.
New "Forum" building model: Cool looking and more impressive, with stone pavement.
Prevented zooming too close to the ground.
2x Speed Button added.
When placing walls, the ones you can't afford now show in red (instead of not appearing).
Deleting roads now refunds wood.
Balanced food storage and warehouse capacities.
Arena: Updated the scale.
Comfort Indicator: Comfort debuff radius now appears orange to differentiate it from archer range.
Added hotkeys for more actions.
Overlays now stay when activating them manually and placing buildings.
Added a "gather all" tool (to select trees and rocks at the same time).
Bug Fixes
Fixed some bugs causing save files not to load.
Fixed bug causing immigration to stop working.
Hydra going through walls fixed (let me know if this happens again).
Fixed citizens walking in circles when framerate is too low.
Fixed lag when opening the save game panel when the player has a lot of saves.
General stutters should be reduced now.
Enjoy!
Philippe
Demo Update: Languages Added!
Hey, City Builders!
Big thanks to everyone who’s played the Roman Triumph demo so far. The feedback has been super helpful, and it’s great to see so many of you enjoying the game!
We’ve decided to keep the demo available a little longer while we gear up for the Steam Next Fest. If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s the perfect time.
Thanks for everyone who has played the demo so far!
Here's a small demo update:
Changes: - Draco now targets defenses as well (previously ignored defenses). - Balancing: Adjusted Area of Effect (AOE) discomfort for industry buildings to better balance settlement layouts. - Balancing: Adjusted health of many buildings. - Balanced crime rate probabilities and improved town guard safety stats. - Reduced the probability of rain, making it less frequent. - Balanced kiln upgrade cost.
Bug Fixes: - Fixed an issue where the wrong difficulty setting was applied during gameplay. - Fixed the cursor feeling slightly off (offset; was an issue for very small buttons)
Philippe
Roman Triumph Featured at The MIX Online Fall Showcase 2024!
The MIX is a massive event that highlights some of the most exciting upcoming games, and we’re beyond thrilled to have Roman Triumph take the stage. If you missed the showcase, don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. Here’s the official trailer that debuted during the event:
(Oh, and keep an eye out for Tucker, our Chief Product Officer - he makes a surprise cameo!)
We’re incredibly proud to see Roman Triumph getting this kind of spotlight, and it’s all thanks to you, the players, for supporting us along the way.
Let us know what you think about the trailer or the game in general! Your feedback is what keeps us going and helps us make Roman Triumph the best it can be.
The demo for Roman Triumph is finally here! It’s available for 1 week only, and you can grab it for free right now on its own Steam page. This is your chance to check out the game, build your city, fend off invaders, and see what we've been working on.
A tutorial to guide you through the basics of city-building and defense.
A selection of starting upgrades to help you develop your settlement.
The chance to experience a few waves of enemy attacks, where you’ll defend your city against barbarians and other foes.
Unlimited playtime, so you can take your time exploring everything the demo has to offer
It’s just a small taste of what the full game will offer, but we’re excited to hear how you like it!
After you’ve played, we’d be super grateful if you could leave a review. It doesn’t have to be long - just let us know what you enjoyed and where we can improve. Your feedback helps us make the game even better and gives it more visibility on Steam. Seriously, every review matters to us!
Thanks so much for checking out Roman Triumph. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and see what kind of cities you’ll build!
Systemically yours, Forklift Interactive Crew
October Dev Update & Steam Playtest
Steam Playtest
Hey everyone! Right now, we’re gathering sign-ups for the biggest Roman Triumph playtest yet over on the game’s Steam page. This is the last big test before the demo drops, and I’m looking to gather as much feedback as possible to polish everything before release. So, if you’ve got some time, it would really help out!
Also, feel free to hop into Discord to be part of the community, share your thoughts, or even drop a few screenshots if you’re feeling creative!
October Development Update
It has been a while since the last Roman Triumph Development Update… I've been pouring effort into both big changes and the finer details of the game. In addition to adding major features, I've spent a lot of time on quality-of-life improvements and tackling playtest feedback.
Here's a look at some of the most exciting updates.
Building Upgrades & Wonders
Introducing a new building upgrade system also lets you enhance workplace safety, boost housing comfort, and increase production.
Defense upgrades plays a big role in the game now, they include a choice of arrow types for archer towers (iron-tipped, fire, etc.) and options for Ballistae and Scorpions, each with distinct stats and upkeep.
Additionally, I've added new wonders: the Triumphal Arch and Colosseum!
Environment Updates
Maps now feature lakes, varied landscapes, and fertility overlays, adding diversity and strategy to where settlements are built. With natural defenses like lakes and rich soil indicators for farmland, there’s more to consider when expanding your city.
Expanded Production
The food system now includes new items sausages (Butcher), and bread (Bakery), each bringing unique health benefits to citizens. Production chains are deepened with buildings like the Clay Pit and Carpenter, adding complexity to resource management.
New Enemies & Difficulty Options
Get ready for tougher foes like Berserkers and Baby Hydras. Difficulty modes now range from Pax Romana (peaceful) to Peritus Princeps (normal), allowing you to tailor the game to your playstyle, even removing mythological creatures if you prefer.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Philippe
Poznan Game Arena Showcases Roman Triumph in Poland, October 25-27!
We’re thrilled to announce that Roman Triumph will be showcased at Poznan Game Arena this weekend! Swing by Hall 7, Booth 38 to get your hands on the latest build and see what we’ve been working on!
Come hang out with us, try the game, and chat about all things Rome and strategy. We can’t wait to meet you and hear what you think!
See you at Poznan Game Arena!
IndieDevDay Showcases in Barcelona, September 27-29!
We're thrilled to be bringing Roman Triumph to IndieDevDay in Barcelona from September 27 to 29. Visit our booth to dive into the world we've created and see the latest features in action!
If you're planning to attend, make sure to stop by, chat with our team, and explore everything Roman Triumph has to offer. We're looking forward to connecting with you and sharing the excitement.
See you there!
Join the Second Playtest of Roman Triumph!
Our first playtest of Roman Triumph in June was incredibly productive — we received a wealth of valuable feedback, made numerous changes to the game, and are now ready for the second playtest. We invite you to participate!
We value feedback from both players who joined the previous playtest and those who are experiencing the game for the first time.
Religion System with 4 Gods: Adds depth to gameplay with mechanics like Crimes (murders, arson, theft, etc.) and Plagues.
Building and Upgrades: New building upgrades and changes to the tech tree, including production enhancements and varied arrow types for defense.
Defense and Enemy Improvements: Enhanced AI for barbarians and hydras, new enemy subtypes, and the ability for barbarians to set structures on fire. Added enemy wave indicators and loot drops.
Gameplay and Simulation Enhancements: Shorter build times, ability to change Forester zones, and improved construction algorithms.
Visual and Interface Improvements: Reduced winter brightness, new hotkeys, key rebind options, detailed HUD info, and construction pause feature.
Quality of Life Updates: New tooltips for rebuilding and demolishing, a grid selection tool for multiple demolitions, and better communication of citizen status.
Tutorial Overhaul: More segmented tutorials with detailed popups to better prepare players for game mechanics and challenges.
General Bug Fixes and Other Improvements: Fixed various bugs related to food storage, worker assignments, building maintenance, and more.
We hope to see you in the second playtest of Roman Triumph! Your feedback is crucial to helping us refine the game and make it the best it can be. Whether you’re returning to see how things have evolved or joining for the first time to explore the Roman Empire, your insights and experiences will be invaluable!
