Romestead is a new co-op survival game where you've got to beat the hordes of undead to rebuild ancient Rome

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They do say Rome wasn't built in a day - but they didn't mention the zombies

Romestead, a brand new survival co-op game, just got its world premiere at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.

In development at new developer studio Three Friends, founded by industry veterans, it's based around the fall of Ancient Rome. Here you'll work with your friends to fight off undead hordes as you attempt to rebuild the empire.

You're going to need that too, as rebuilding ancient Rome isn't going to be straightforward. The undead hordes are going to attack your base, and there are other threats to be discovered as you explore too - from natural enemies like bears or wolves, to something else much more mythical.

And don't forget about all those Roman gods. You can pick who to dedicate your gratitudes to, which unlocks unique technologies, buildings, and upgrades to use in your new Rome. You'll only earn the Worship currency by completing quests, pledging your hard-earned resources and even sacrificing a faithful citizen or two.

“Romestead hits that sweet spot,” says Albert Säfström, co-founder and producer at Three Friends. “It combines the perspective and aesthetics of A Link to the Past with the progression of Terraria, and it just hits me right in the heart. Also, can we call it a ‘romelike’? I think we should.”

“The idea for Romestead largely comes from our love for the town-building and survival genre,” says Sam Bloom, fellow co-founder. “We wanted to create a game that would meld these genres and add a historical and mythological twist."

Romestead doesn't yet have a release date or even a loose window, but you can wishlist it right now on Steam or join the game's Discord to stay updated.

If you’re looking for more excellent games from today's Future Games Show, have a look at our official Steam page.

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