Linux Review:

Anno 117: Pax Romana

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Anno 117: Pax Romana

PROTON TIER: GOLD


Anno 117: Pax Romana - Linux Compatibility Report

Anno 117: Pax Romana is a strategic builder game where players shape the Roman Empire by building cities and expanding their influence through Roman provinces, governing with economic, diplomatic, or military strength.

Status Check: Runs over Proton. ProtonDB Tier: Gold.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

  • Black Screen on Launch: Some users have reported a black screen upon first launch. Subsequent attempts work as expected.
    • Solution: Run the game with the default Proton version assigned by Steam.
  • HDR Support: HDR functionality is not natively supported.
    • Solution: Use Gamescope with the following command: gamescope -W 3840 -H 1600 -w 3840 -h 1600 -r 144 -f --hdr-enabled --adaptive-sync -- env VKD3D_DISABLE_EXTENSIONS=VK_KHR_present_wait %command%
  • Performance Issues (Low FPS/Stuttering): Users report lower FPS and stuttering compared to Windows.
    • Solution: Experiment with Proton Experimental.
  • Launch Failure (Post Update 1.3): The game fails to launch after update 1.3.
    • Solution: Use custom Proton: ge-proton10-28.
  • Dummy Composition Swapchain: Some users have solved problems with dxgi.enableDummyCompositionSwapchain.
    • Solution: DXVK_CONFIG="dxgi.enableDummyCompositionSwapchain=True" %command%

Verdict: Anno 117: Pax Romana is a solid buy for Linux gamers. While HDR support requires Gamescope and occasional tweaking with custom Proton versions or DXVK settings might be needed, the Gold rating on ProtonDB indicates a generally stable and enjoyable experience.