Fit check
Is Rise of Venice worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who want Renaissance-era trading and political management
- Players who prefer campaigns combining commerce, family progression, and naval combat
- Groups of up to 4 players seeking LAN or internet multiplayer
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a narrowly focused trading simulator without family, political, and combat systems
- Players who prefer purely land-based strategy or battles without naval encounters
- Players looking for a modern setting rather than Renaissance Europe
Our take on Rise of Venice
The defining structure is the rise from a young merchant to Venice’s Doge through linked trading, family, political, production, fleet, and naval systems.
What is Rise of Venice?
Rise of Venice follows a young man pursuing wealth and political standing in Renaissance Europe.
Trade goods between cities including Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople, and Athens, then use the proceeds to expand a family enterprise. A family tree connects relatives who can be sent on missions, while interactions with other influential families affect political decisions in Venice. Build production facilities and trading fleets as the campaign progresses through Venetian society. Naval combat pits fleets against pirates and political enemies. The game also includes a story involving intrigue and treason, plus multiplayer for up to 4 players through LAN or the internet.
How Rise of Venice plays
- 01City Trading Network
- Goods can be traded across Renaissance locations including Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople, Athens, Genua, and Tripoli.
- 02Family Missions
- Relatives in the family tree can be assigned missions as the family gains influence.
- 03Political Influence
- Interactions with prominent Venetian families allow players to affect government decisions.
- 04Fleet Development
- Trading fleets and production facilities can be established during the campaign.
- 05Naval Combat
- Sea battles include encounters with pirates and political opponents.
- 06Four-Player Multiplayer
- Multiplayer supports up to 4 participants through LAN or the internet.
Rise of Venice compared to similar games
Old World also combines historical strategy with leadership across generations, marriage, heirs, and empire management. Rise of Venice instead centers on Renaissance trade between named Mediterranean cities, family missions, production facilities, trading fleets, and sea battles.
Rise of Venice: platforms & release
Is Rise of Venice worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who want Renaissance-era trading and political management. Skip it if: players seeking a narrowly focused trading simulator without family, political, and combat systems.
Where can I download Rise of Venice?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Rise of Venice's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Rise of Venice on?
Windows only.
