Rise of Venice

Renaissance Venice stands at the height of its power—celebrated for decadence, beauty, and intrigue. As the cultural center of Europe and a key trading post between Western Europe and the eastern Mediterranean, it is also a place of political corruption and clandestine deals. Your story begins here. As a young man pursuing success, power, and wealth—with your family’s support—you build a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople, and many other major Renaissance cities. Rise through Venetian society with smart trading and the occasional favor, then assemble your own fleet. Expand with new production facilities, face pirates and political rivals in challenging sea battles, and strive to become the Doge of Venice.

Rise of Venice is set in Renaissance Venice, where beauty and intrigue conceal corruption and backroom deals at a key crossroads of Mediterranean trade. Starting as an ambitious young merchant backed by family, you build a trading empire, raise a fleet, defend against pirates and rivals, and rise toward becoming Doge.