Rome: Total War allows players to attempt historical battle scenarios. The player generally takes control of the outnumbered or losing army, and must fight hard for victory. Here is a list of those available:

• Battle of Lake Trasimene
• Battle of Raphia
• Battle of Telamon
• The Siege of Gergovia
• Battle of the River Trebia
• Battle of Asculum
• Battle of Carrhae
• Battle of Cynoscephalae
• Battle of Teutoburg Forest
• Siege of Sparta