Ryse: Son of Rome
- First release
- Nov 22, 2013
- Developer
- Crytek Frankfurt
- Publisher
- Deep Silver, Crytek, Microsoft Studios
- Engine
- CryEngine
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Historical
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Embark on a journey of revenge, betrayal and divine intervention: Ryse: Son of Rome tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge. Quickly rising through the ranks, Marius must become a leader of men and defender of the Empire on his quest to exact vengeance – a destiny he soon discovers can only be fulfilled much closer to home.Read more
Embark on a journey of revenge, betrayal and divine intervention: Ryse: Son of Rome tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge. Quickly rising through the ranks, Marius must become a leader of men and defender of the Empire on his quest to exact vengeance – a destiny he soon discovers can only be fulfilled much closer to home.
- Release dates
- Xbox One
- Nov 22, 2013
- Xbox One
- Sep 04, 2014
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 10, 2014
All 5 release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 24, 2014
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 27, 2014
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 7h
- Completionist
- 10h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- bloody, medieval, ancient rome, death, soldier
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 66
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 7h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 10h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 38,517 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 24 Oct
- Online co-opIGDB · 24 Oct
Feature data: IGDB
How it plays
From Steam
- Hack and Slash
- Action
- Quick-Time Events
- Rome
- Historical
- Third Person
- Singleplayer
- Gore
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 24 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
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Behind the game
Credits
Director
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Setting
- Set in Roman Empire
- Set in ancient history
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Editions
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