Siscia Games has released the official trailer for the Next Fest Demo of Pompeii: The Legacy, a story-driven city builder set in the Roman Empire, just in time for Steam Next Fest, starting June 9.
Created entirely by a solo developer using a custom in-house engine, Pompeii: The Legacy blends detailed city-building with political intrigue, generational storytelling, and Mediterranean trade. Inspired by the likes of Caesar III, and drawing early comparisons to the upcoming Anno 117, the game focuses on player choice, Roman legacy, and survival beneath the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.
The new trailer offers a first look at:
- A fully explorable Roman campaign, from founding farms to urban centers
- Strategic governance panels including family lineage, social privileges, and stock control
- Expansive trade networks across the Mediterranean world
- A richly atmospheric visual presentation with historical authenticity
- Voice-acted characters and branching narratives
- An evolving sandbox mode
Built from the ground up using a custom game engine named Whale, Pompeii: The Legacy is a rare example of high-production-value solo development, combining modern systems with the nostalgic design philosophy of classic city builders.
The demo is already live on Steam, with a new updated version arriving on June 6, and the final Next Fest release launching on June 9 with full campaign and sandbox content.
Wishlist now and play the demo:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2632240/Pompeii_The_Legacy/
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