March 18th, 14:00 CET / 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT marks the launch of the Pompeii: The Legacy Steam Playtest, offering players their first hands-on experience with this ambitious Roman city-builder. Developed as a solo project on a custom engine optimized specifically for this game, Pompeii: The Legacy is a spiritual successor to Caesar III, blending city-building with deep strategy and historical authenticity. This Steam Playtest is a major milestone, delivering a highly polished alpha version, allowing players to shape the revival of Pompeii after its devastating fall.
About the Steam Playtest
At its core, Pompeii: The Legacy is more than just constructing cities—it’s about rebuilding civilization itself. The Steam Playtest will introduce players to the story-driven campaign, where they will guide their family’s efforts to restore Pompeii, balancing economic growth, urban planning, and governance.
Players will have access to over 30 authentic Roman buildings, a refined user interface, and the ability to manage skills, perks, and city laws. While military and RTS elements will not be available in this Playtest, the focus remains on city-building mechanics and immersive strategic depth.
This public Steam Playtest is an open invitation to city-building fans, content creators, and journalists. Players can play as many times as they want, with each session lasting up to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The campaign can be played with or without a detailed tutorial, catering to both veterans and newcomers. Additionally, content creators are free to share gameplay footage, bringing the world of Pompeii to a wider audience.
Key Features of the Steam Playtest
- Highly polished alpha version featuring a story-driven campaign.
- Optional guided tutorial to ease players into the game.
- Unlimited Steam Playtest sessions, with each run capped at 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Rebuild Pompeii after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
- Over 30 Roman buildings and houses available for construction.
- Skill management, perks, and city laws for deep strategic gameplay.
- A refined UI providing an immersive and intuitive experience.
- No military or RTS elements will be included in this Steam Playtest.
- Content creators are encouraged to record and share gameplay freely.
The Pompeii: The Legacy Steam Playtest begins March 18th at 14:00 CET / 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT. Don’t miss your chance to experience the revival of an ancient city—sign up now and become part of history!
About the Developer
Zeljko Kos, known for his work on Starpoint Gemini, Patron, and Aquatico, has developed Pompeii: The Legacy using his custom WhaleX Engine. Despite working solo, he has collaborated with external experts for the soundtrack, UI design, and 3D models to ensure a polished and immersive experience.
Pompeii: The Legacy is planned for release later in 2025, with availability on PC, Steam Deck, and possibly Xbox.
Media Assets
🔹 Steam Page: Pompeii: The Legacy on Steam
🔹 Website: Siscia Games
🔹 Twitter/X: @zzeljkokos
🔹 Bluesky: Zeljko Kos on Bluesky
🔹 YouTube: Official Trailer
🔹 Press Kit: Download Press Kit
Press Contact
Zeljko Kos
Solo Developer, Siscia Games
pr@sisciagames.com