43 A.D. Rome has come to Britain.
"Rise through the ranks. Build your empire. Decide the fate of Britannia."
Caeldrath is a single-player strategy RPG set during the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 A.D. You begin as a soldier in Rome's expeditionary force and rise to command armies, build settlements, control trade, and shape the fate of an entire island. The world around you never stops. Settlements grow, caravans travel, barbarian tribes raid, and empires shift — with or without you. Every resource is real. Every NPC has a role. Every decision has a consequence that ripples through a living, breathing world.
Lead Roman legions and barbarian warbands in real-time third-person combat. Form phalanx lines, flank enemy settlements, and siege hillforts.
Manage settlements, assign workers, control trade routes, and watch conquered barbarian villages transform into Roman towns brick by brick.
The Alive World system means Britain never waits for you. Towns grow, NPCs gain skills, caravans move, and wars break out — all in real time.
It is 43 A.D. Emperor Claudius has ordered the invasion of Britain. Four Roman legions have crossed the channel. The island's Celtic tribes — proud, fractured, and fierce — stand in their way.
You are here. Somewhere between the ambitions of Rome and the defiance of Britannia, your story begins. Will you enforce the empire's will, or forge your own legacy in the fires of rebellion?
The land is ancient. The stakes are total. The world does not wait.
"5,000 keys. Three tiers. Fund the campaign, shape the game."
Keys delivered via Steam. Alpha access begins Q3 2025. No refunds on alpha keys — see FAQ.
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May 2025
We break down how settlements grow, NPCs age and specialize, and why losing your best blacksmith to a barbarian raid actually matters.
April 2025
From the Roman beachhead at Rutupiae to the unconquered highlands of Caledonia, here's a first look at the regions you'll fight to control.
March 2025
What's in the alpha build, what's coming, and how Founder tier backers will shape the game's development roadmap.
Connect with founding backers, report bugs, vote on features, and get direct access to the dev team. The War Council Discord is where Caeldrath is being built in the open.