Praetorians

Pyro Studios

Rank: #4 / 7
Released: 2003
Studio: Pyro Studios
Genre: real-time strategy, historical video game

At a glance

Praetorians is a historical real-time strategy game from Pyro Studios, set during the political struggles of the emerging Roman Empire. Its campaign moves across battlefields in Egypt and Gaul before reaching Italy, with the goal of becoming Emperor. Three armies are available: Gauls, Egyptians, and Roman Legions. Unit types and characters have distinct abilities and formations, so success depends on combining forces and exploiting enemy weaknesses. The game also features war machines and the Praetorian Guard, described as the Emperor’s powerful personal force. Praetorians includes single-player and multiplayer, along with Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows. Its release information includes a 2003 release year and an April 11, 2014 Steam release date.

Who it is for

Praetorians suits strategy players interested in historical battles and army composition. Its three factions and multiplayer support may also appeal to groups looking for a Roman-era strategy game.

What is good

Choose among Gauls, Egyptians, and Roman Legions.
Unit types and characters have distinct abilities and formations.
Includes single-player and multiplayer.
Campaign travels through Egypt, Gaul, and Italy.

What to know first

Listed platform is Windows only.
The listed Steam modes are single-player and multiplayer.

Verdict

Praetorians puts faction choice and unit combinations at the center of its Roman Empire setting. It is a Windows strategy option with both single-player and multiplayer listed.