- #1 Age of Gladiators
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 768 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Age of Gladiators" is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities.
Why similar: Rome 20.9% ★, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Historical 11.1%, Management 10.5%, Text-Based 9.4%
- #2 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
96% matchMixed68% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Rome 25.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Management 10.3%
- #3 Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,558 reviews2020
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a battle sim about managing your own Gladiator Guild in an epic fantasy world. Build and run your own guild, hire and train gladiators, develop unique tactics, manage resources, compete for the rank in the arena, and much more.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Management 14.4%, Medieval 12.4%, Strategy 9.7%
- #4 Age of Gladiators II: Death League
95% matchMixed69% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Age of Gladiators II: Death League is a single-player strategy game set in the futuristic 3000AD, during the rebirth of the violent and hyper-competitive gladiatorial games. Manage your franchise while forging the attributes and abilities of your warriors. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 10.1%
- #5 Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
94% matchMixed67% of 1,000 reviews2024
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19%, Rome 17.9% ★, Management 13.9%, Medieval 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%
- #6 Never Second in Rome
93% matchVery Positive81% of 620 reviews2026
Dev: Alessandro Roberti
Windows
Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.
Why similar: Rome 23.8% ★, Historical 13.8%, Text-Based 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%
- #7 Elysium: Blood Games
94% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter a world of blood, influence and secrets in this easy to learn, yet deep strategy sim where you control a group of Gladiators, guiding them through combat and competition. Bribe, gamble and slash your way to an arena championship!
Why similar: Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Simulation 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Text-Based 13.3%
- #8 Gods of Sand
91% matchVery Positive86% of 739 reviews2026
Dev: Achenar Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Train gladiators. Manage a ludus. Fight in the arenas. Conquer the tower. Gods of Sand is a gladiator manager with intense turn-based combat, inspired by the Swords and Sandals series, in a dark and unforgiving setting.
Why similar: Rome 33.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Management 13.4%, Strategy 8.5%, RPG 7.1%
- #9 Gladiators and Glory
92% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Oguz Kemerli
Windows
A Turn-Based Fighting Game Set in the Roman Era, where you can develop your Gladiators and fight them in arenas to increase the glory of your Ludus.
Why similar: Rome 19.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, RPG 15.3%, Medieval 15%
- #10 Bloodgrounds
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 606 reviews2026
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Bloodgrounds merges tactical turn-based combat with strategic management, RPG and roguelite elements. Forged in the pits of the arena, you fought your way out and now as a wealthy patron you recruit, train, and command your team of hardened Gladiators to glory - or death.
Why similar: Rome 30.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Management 8.7%
- #11 Gladiator Guild Manager
89% matchVery Positive81% of 4,068 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Management 12.6%, Medieval 12.1%
- #12 Songs of Steel: Hispania
90% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Combat Time
Windows
Relive the conflict between the mighty Roman Republic and the brave Celtiberian people of Numantia! Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, classic turn-based strategy mechanics, and combat tactics, with decision-making and side missions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.5%, Rome 21.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Historical 13.4%, Strategy 10.9%
- #13 Gladiator Command
89% matchVery Positive96% of 229 reviews2026
Dev: Marius Spikas
Windows
A gladiator management sim. Recruit unique gladiators, train them, equip them, hire staff, manage finances, build prestige, develop traits and stat-based skills, and let real-time arena battles decide your rise.
Why similar: Rome 31.6% ★, Management 21.9%, Historical 14.4%, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 13.2%
- #14 Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator
88% matchVery Positive82% of 588 reviews2026
Dev: Contec Games
Windows
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator is a classic management experience set in an alternate Ancient Rome. Start in Division VII with one of sixteen clubs, recruit fighters, equip them from the market, and climb the ladder through fully simulated seasons and matches.
Why similar: Rome 36.9% ★, Strategy RPG 22.2%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Management 9.8%
- #15 Mortal Glory 2
86% matchVery Positive88% of 307 reviews2024
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Manage a team of traveling gladiators in this turn-based fantasy roguelike. Find the best recruits, discover powerful item combinations and come up with clever tactics on the battlefield. The tournament awaits those who desire MORTAL GLORY!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.4%, Old School 18.5%, Management 17.6%, Retro 9.3%, RPG 9.2%
- #16 Gladiator Manager
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Simulation 31.7%, Text-Based 18.4%, Management 15.9%
- #17 Blackthorn Arena
86% matchMixed69% of 3,780 reviews2020
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.1%, Management 20%, Medieval 19.6%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 13%
- #18 Swords and Sandals 3 Redux
83% matchVery Positive89% of 236 reviews2025
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows
A legend returns! The beloved classic Swords and Sandals 3 is back, re-forged in glory! Step back into the Gladiae Ultratus once more and prepare to take on the greatest gladiators in all Brandor. It's the hardest, most metal gladiator game ever made.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, RPG 10.7%, Strategy 9.4%
- #19 Swords and Sandals 2 Redux
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The world's favourite gladiator game has returned, bigger and more action packed than ever. Swords and Sandals 2: Emperor's Reign, remastered with all new graphics, music and powerful new skills and awesome Arena Champions Pharoah King, John the Butcher and Ultra Flavlus
Why similar: Strategy RPG 24%, Rome 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Hack and Slash 11.2%
- #20 Mortal Glory
84% matchVery Positive87% of 582 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Management 12.5%, Old School 12.2%
- #21 Gladiator School
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 349 reviews2017
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Gladiator School is a Tycoon-style simulation game. You play as the master of a newly formed school for gladiators. Your job is to prepare and train recruits before you send them away to fight for their survival and entertain the crowd in the arena.
Why similar: Simulation 24.4%, Strategy 24.3%, Management 19.7%, Historical 17%, RPG 9.7%
- #22 Heads Will Roll: Downfall
82% matchMixed68% of 419 reviews2022
Dev: 1917 StudiosPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier.
Why similar: Historical 29.4%, Text-Based 25%, Medieval 17.1%, RPG 14.3%, 2D 5.6%
- #23 魔塔地牢
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 243 reviews2021
Dev: Zeros
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Randomly generated Magic Tower dungeons A strategy-based fixed-value Roguelike RPG
Why similar: Strategy RPG 28.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, RPG 13.1%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%
- #24 A Legionary's Life
81% matchVery Positive87% of 2,491 reviews2019
Dev: Alessandro Roberti
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you.
Why similar: Rome 33.2% ★, Historical 19.7%, Text-Based 14.7%, Old School 9.6%, RPG 9.4%
- #25 Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
79% matchMixed67% of 205 reviews2026
Dev: Black Tower BasementPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
The legendary medieval strategy adventure has returned – enhanced for a new generation of knights. Conquer provinces, raise armies, storm castles, and influence the balance of power through bold strategy and action moments.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, RPG 14.8%, Strategy 13%, Historical 9.2%
- #26 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,479 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 37.5%, Medieval 19.8%, RPG 16.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Character Customization 8.7%
- #27 Story of a Gladiator
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 219 reviews2019
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Story of a Gladiator is an arena beat 'em up where you take the role of a man in search of his destiny. Fight against waves of enemies in the arena to earn coin and fame until you are strong enough to enter the colosseum and become champion.
Why similar: Rome 37.9% ★, Historical 20.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Management 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #28 Heads Will Roll: Reforged
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,689 reviews2023
Dev: 1917 StudiosPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War.
Why similar: Historical 27.6%, Text-Based 26.2%, Medieval 19.8%, RPG 13.8%, Choices Matter 6.6%
- #29 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
80% matchVery Positive82% of 281 reviews2018
Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
Windows
A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.
Why similar: Rome 33.3% ★, Historical 22.2%, Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%
- #30 We Who Are About To Die
76% matchVery Positive88% of 8,327 reviews2022
Dev: Jordy Lakiere
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight & strategize your way through spectacles and arenas - rise from lowly slave to Grand Champion and earn your freedom. Or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and a unique physics simulated combat system. To those who are about to die, I salute you!
Why similar: Rome 24% ★, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Historical 15.1%, Medieval 12.7%, RPG 9.5%
- #31 Field of Glory II
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,237 reviews2017
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Rome 18.9% ★, Historical 18%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 13.3%
- #32 Marble Age: Remastered
77% matchVery Positive86% of 402 reviews2020
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!
Why similar: Historical 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.7%, Management 16%, Strategy 15.1%, Simulation 13.3%
- #33 Ludus
77% matchMixed69% of 882 reviews2020
Dev: Cheesecake Dev
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.
Why similar: Rome 37.1% ★, Simulation 13.4%, RPG 13.3%, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 12%
- #34 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
73% matchVery Positive81% of 380 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.5%, Historical 18.2%, Medieval 14%, Management 11.8%, RPG 9.3%
- #35 Esports History
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 402 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Management 16%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 9.5%
- #36 Ludus Mortis
74% matchVery Positive89% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: 68k Studios
Windows · Linux
Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Rome 44.3% ★, Hand-drawn 17.7%, RPG 15.6%, Old School 13.7%, Historical 8.6%
- #37 The Succession of Changing Kings
71% matchVery Positive87% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: KwaKwaGames
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.4%, Historical 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Medieval 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
- #38 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,703 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Rome 36.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Historical 18.3%, Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.8%
- #39 Expeditions: Rome
72% matchVery Positive87% of 6,746 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: Rome 29.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Historical 12.6%, RPG 10.4%
- #40 Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux
75% matchMixed62% of 161 reviews2020
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
The world of Swords and Sandals is at war! Join the Crusade against Emperor Antares! For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns, reforged from the ground up. Fast paced, addictive tactical warfare is back and better than ever!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 33.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.4%, RPG 11.4%, Medieval 10.4%, Strategy 9.7%
- #41 I, Gladiator
76% matchMixed63% of 169 reviews2015
Dev: Steel MonkeysPub: Next Dimension Game Adventures Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Based on the epic Gladiator movies and games of the past, I,Gladiator brings you the true feeling of gladiatorial combat. Punch them, kick them, hit them, stun them, impale them, dismember them, burn them, destroy them!
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #42 Our Adventurer Guild
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,502 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Management 15%, RPG 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #43 Sons of Triskelion
75% matchMixed57% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Another classic RPG from Warfare Studios! Enter the merciless world of gladiators! Can you be the king of the Arena?
Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Strategy 33.6%, Simulation 30.3%
- #44 Qvadriga
73% matchVery Positive85% of 435 reviews2014
Dev: TurnopiaPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Qvadriga is a tactical game of chariot racing in ancient Roman circuses, where you take control of a four horse chariot team. Choose your preferred upgrade combinations and prove your skills at the arena.
Why similar: Rome 33.8% ★, Historical 19.4%, Simulation 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 10.8%
- #45 The Age of Decadence
71% matchVery Positive82% of 4,045 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: Rome 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Medieval 13%, RPG 9.1%
- #46 Pompeii: The Legacy
69% matchVery Positive82% of 280 reviews2026
Dev: Siscia Games
Windows
Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.
Why similar: Rome 38.7% ★, Historical 20.2%, Medieval 14.3%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 9.3%
- #47 Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant
72% matchVery Positive80% of 239 reviews2019
Dev: Citizen of Life Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Life sim set in the Ancient Roman Republic. Experience life and events in Ancient Rome through multiple generations of a family, helping them grow from lowly commoners to mighty Senators. Long live the Republic!
Why similar: Rome 30.5% ★, Historical 17.9%, Text-Based 16.6%, Management 11.4%, Old School 8.4%
- #48 Warriors: Rise to Glory
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 952 reviews2022
Dev: Gavra Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this rogue-lite turn-based RPG, you create a bloodline of gladiators, fight online with or against your friends in the arena, decide the fate of your fallen rivals, and bring honor, wealth, and the spoils of war to improve your legacy.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 32.2%, Medieval 21.2%, RPG 17.1%, Strategy 16%, Character Customization 10.5%
- #49 Praetorians - HD Remaster
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,114 reviews2020
Dev: Torus GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.
Why similar: Strategy 55%, Rome 25.4% ★, Old School 19.6%
- #50 Gladio and Glory
68% matchVery Positive91% of 4,207 reviews2021
Dev: Adi Zhavo
Windows · Mac
Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free!
Why similar: Rome 40% ★, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Medieval 12.2%, Simulation 8.9%, Character Customization 7%
- #51 Great Houses of Calderia
70% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: RPG 22%, Management 21.8%, Strategy 19.2%, Medieval 18.9%, Simulation 14.3%
- #52 The Monster Breeder
67% matchVery Positive92% of 275 reviews2025
Dev: Fantasy Creations
Windows
Turn-based fantasy gladiatorial game with monster breeding. Crossbreed various species to create monster hybrids for gladiatorial combat. Manipulate creatures’ traits with surgery, magic, and alchemy. Manage your enterprise, craft items and upgrade your base. Fight in the arena for gold and glory!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 28.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.8%, Management 15.8%, Medieval 12.2%, Strategy 8.6%
- #53 GLADIUM
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: Eirik Wiklund
Windows
Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.
Why similar: Rome 40.7% ★, Historical 22.5%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Retro 7.7%, 2D 4.3%
- #54 Gladiators: Survival in Rome
67% matchMixed65% of 453 reviews2025
Dev: Colossi Games
Windows
Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking.
Why similar: Rome 42.8% ★, Historical 24.9%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, RPG 10.2%, Combat 1.9%
- #55 Fight Life: Vanguard
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 reviews2026
Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Strategy RPG 20.7%, Medieval 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, RPG 10.1%
- #56 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
71% matchMixed60% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...
Why similar: Rome 32.9% ★, Strategy 26.3%, Historical 23.4%, Simulation 9.5%, RPG 7.8%
- #57 Roma Invicta
67% matchVery Positive83% of 249 reviews2022
Dev: Puntigames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roma Invicta combines action packed real-time battles with turn-based strategy on a big campaign map. Supply your legions and conquer ancient Gaul turn by turn. Fight by yourself or hand over your soldiers to the AI and enjoy the spectacle.
Why similar: Rome 32.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Historical 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Old School 10.4%
- #58 Mai: Child of Ages
64% matchVery Positive92% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 96.2%, Combat 3.8%
- #59 角斗士学院(Gladiator School)
66% matchVery Positive93% of 343 reviews2022
Dev: Together Game
Windows
[game type] AVG + simulated love cultivation[game rating] objects aged 18 and above[game theme] BL ancient Roman wind school daily + hot-blooded battle
Why similar: Rome 40.6% ★, RPG 17.9%, Medieval 15.9%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Strategy 10.2%
- #60 Builders of Greece
66% matchMixed56% of 592 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece is a city management game that lets you display your strategic and economic mastery. Build your Polis from scratch, make meaningful decisions, trade, fight and expand to become the ultimate ruler.
Why similar: Historical 40%, Strategy 23.4%, Simulation 21.5%, Management 15%