Games Like Blackthorn Arena: Reforged

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: City Builder 19.9%, Medieval 16.6%, Management 16.2%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Base Building 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the strategic recruitment and management of a gladiator guild with deep auto-battler mechanics.

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: Management 53.6%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 15%, Top-Down 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly tactical, turn-based combat experience centered around building a team of warriors for tournament glory.

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 38.6% ★, Management 18.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Strategy RPG 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a comprehensive management experience where you oversee the career paths and training of individual gladiators.

Build shops, craft items with hundreds of customization options, and manage your resources wisely to lead your Heroes to success. Immerse yourself as proprietor of a medieval fantasy town in a world abounding with Heroes and Monsters.

Why similar: City Builder 16.9%, Medieval 12.3%, CRPG 11%, Crafting 10.4%, Strategy RPG 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines management with RPG elements, focusing on catering to adventurers in a fantasy setting.

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 41.9% ★, Management 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal gladiator management sim that emphasizes the harsh reality of training fighters in a desert setting.

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: Management 34.3%, Strategy RPG 26.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Top-Down 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the sequel, offering a streamlined, roguelike approach to managing a gladiator team.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Medieval 48.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 37.3%, Strategy 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep mercenary management and tactical combat in a gritty medieval world that mirrors the progression style of arena games.

Age of Gladiators Reforged is a REMAKE of the 2016 indie game. A single-player strategy/management experience set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome that allows you to manage your fighters as they increase in level, forging them into killing machines and champions.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 19%, Rome 17.9% ★, Management 13.9%, Medieval 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A polished iteration of the classic gladiator management formula with updated visuals and mechanics.

Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm! Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?

Why similar: City Builder 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Management 16.1%, Medieval 12.9%, Base Building 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to manage a dungeon-crawling business, blending management systems with fantasy tropes.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Medieval 42.6%, Fantasy 19.6%, Strategy 19.6%, Simulation 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging mercenary management game that emphasizes tactical positioning and the long-term survival of your company.

Anvil Saga is a management sim with RPG elements where you take control of a blacksmith shop amidst the Hundred Years' War. Each decision you make impacts the story and gameplay.

Why similar: Management 20.7%, Medieval 19.8%, Base Building 18.3%, Crafting 16.2%, Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A management sim set in a medieval world that requires balancing economy, crafting, and character development.

"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 31.4% ★, Management 19.2%, Medieval 12.6%, Strategy RPG 10.5%, Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for the series, focusing on the core loop of arena management and fighter progression.

A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders.

Why similar: City Builder 17.1%, Medieval 11.5%, Immersive Sim 10.6%, Crafting 10.4%, Base Building 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and survival within a besieged medieval city, sharing the gritty tone of Blackthorn Arena.

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 31.2% ★, Immersive Sim 16.8%, Simulation 11%, Strategy RPG 10.9%, Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a detailed look at the business side of running a gladiator ludus with tactical combat elements.

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: Medieval 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, CRPG 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Strategy RPG 14%

Why You'll Like It: Blends sandbox exploration and strategy with RPG character growth in a vast fantasy world.

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 37.7% ★, Management 32%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines auto-battler combat with management systems set in a historical Roman context.

Crossroads Inn, a real-time management sim, unfolds in Delcrys' unique fantasy realm. Construct and oversee your inn, delight traveling heroes, and achieve renowned status for your services across the kingdom.

Why similar: City Builder 26.5%, Immersive Sim 16.8%, Base Building 14.1%, Crafting 12.5%, Strategy RPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A management sim that focuses on running a fantasy tavern, sharing the organizational depth found in arena management.

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 38.1% ★, Management 13.4%, Base Building 13.3%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical combat game that emphasizes permadeath and the management of a fighting force in a Roman-inspired setting.

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 25.7% ★, City Builder 19.5%, Medieval 12.4%, Immersive Sim 10%, Base Building 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that emphasizes the management of a Roman settlement under the threat of disaster.

At the farthest reaches of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!

Why similar: Rome 23.3% ★, City Builder 17.7%, Crafting 12.2%, Base Building 11.3%, Management 11%

Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with survival mechanics in a historical Roman setting.

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: Management 34.2%, Simulation 33.8%, Strategy 32%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated management sim where you build and run your own school for training combatants.

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: Management 18.4%, Immersive Sim 15.4%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Medieval 15.1%, Base Building 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and training of creatures for combat, mirroring the training loops of gladiator games.

Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.

Why similar: City Builder 22.3%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Base Building 15.9%, Management 15.1%, Crafting 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A colony management sim that focuses on building and defending a medieval settlement with tactical depth.

Forge gear, run a shop, and send mercenaries into danger so you don’t have to. A cozy-but-clever crafting sim where business booms, heroes bicker, and dungeons provide all the “supply chain” problems you’ll ever need.

Why similar: Crafting 21%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Management 16.7%, City Builder 13.2%, Simulation 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the shop-keeping and inventory management side of fantasy commerce, a key component of arena preparation.

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: Medieval 18.3%, CRPG 16.5%, Management 14.5%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Strategy RPG 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy management game that focuses on the survival and growth of a medieval kingdom.

Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.

Why similar: Crafting 37.1%, Management 24.5%, Medieval 19.8%, Simulation 12.7%, Fantasy 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy management game that requires balancing complex systems and resource gathering.

A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

Why similar: CRPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Medieval 13.8%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Base Building 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that requires managing a team of heroes and making difficult decisions in a dark fantasy world.

On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 17.4%, Crafting 16.2%, Medieval 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with RPG-style hero management in a rich fantasy setting.

Hire heroes, send them on quests, get loot and make a profit as you expand from nothing into a bustling fantasy kingdom and attempt to win the coveted title of the greatest kingdom in all of the land!

Why similar: City Builder 24.8%, Management 24.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Medieval 10.6%, Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to manage an entire kingdom, focusing on the infrastructure and economy of a fantasy world.

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: Management 19.7%, Medieval 18.1%, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Base Building 13.5%, Fantasy 10.9%

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: CRPG 24%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Medieval 15%, Management 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%

Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns.

Why similar: City Builder 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Medieval 13.7%, Management 13%, Base Building 12.1%

Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

Why similar: City Builder 27.5%, Real Time Tactics 20.3%, Medieval 17.2%, Base Building 13.6%, Strategy 8.9%

Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.

Why similar: Medieval 17.5%, Management 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Base Building 15.2%, Immersive Sim 13.3%

Tavern Master is all about managing your medieval tavern. You start with a very small room, couple of benches and tables and build your way up to a huge successful tavern with a kitchen, rooms for guests, group of loyal staff and much more!

Why similar: Management 31%, Medieval 20.9%, City Builder 15.6%, Simulation 13.1%, Crafting 8.5%

Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

Why similar: City Builder 27%, Real Time Tactics 20.3%, Medieval 17.8%, Base Building 13.9%, Strategy 10.5%

Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.

Why similar: City Builder 26.6%, Medieval 19.5%, Base Building 18.4%, Management 17.4%, Strategy 9.2%

Design, build and manage a recreation center! Host fitness classes, build swimming pools, arcade & entertainment areas, build event rooms to host parties & much more. With endless customisation, Rec Center Tycoon goes much more in-depth than your average business management simulator.

Why similar: City Builder 21.1%, Management 16.2%, Base Building 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Immersive Sim 13.7%

Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!

Why similar: Rome 33.9% ★, City Builder 23.7%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 11%, Management 9.6%

Raiders! Forsaken Earth is a strategy/management game where you play as the leader of a merciless band of post-apocalyptic marauders. Build up your organization while extorting, kidnapping, and destroying the last remnants of civilization. The wasteland doesn't need another hero...

Why similar: CRPG 24.3%, Base Building 14.3%, Management 13.3%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Crafting 10.4%

Lords of Solgrund combines elements of real time strategy, city building and other unique additions. The game features detailed animations, complex gameplay systems inspired by the early middle ages and elements of fantasy.

Why similar: City Builder 25.2%, Medieval 16.7%, Management 15.8%, Base Building 15.6%, Isometric 7.9%

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: Strategy RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Management 17.3%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 15.8%

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: Real Time Tactics 20.3%, Strategy RPG 19.7%, Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Medieval 12.8%

In 960 AD, the new Song Dynasty needs you! As magistrate, build a prosperous city from scratch. Develop bustling streets filled with businesses and entertainment, while navigating hidden crises of political strife and foreign invasions. How will you lead through these challenges?

Why similar: City Builder 23.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Base Building 13.2%, Management 12.2%

Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?

Why similar: Medieval 19.1%, City Builder 18.6%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

Master the art of indirect rule in this fantasy RTS inspired by the classic Majesty. Forget direct orders, use gold to bribe subjects and set bounties for heroes. Build your kingdom in Rodovia and master a unique system where the coin is king. Can you lead those who won't obey?

Why similar: City Builder 18.8%, Medieval 13.1%, Strategy RPG 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, Crafting 9.6%

Design and build arenas for your guests to fight in, keep them happy, your workers paid and make a profit!

Why similar: Management 33.2%, City Builder 28.3%, Simulation 20.4%, Strategy 18.2%

The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

Why similar: City Builder 33.9%, Base Building 22.7%, Management 20.9%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 11.1%

Build stunning Arcade Centre’s, purchase a range of arcades machines, manage troublesome staff in this colourful and humorous simulation management game. Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Let's Build A Zoo and Megaquarium.

Why similar: City Builder 20.5%, Management 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Crafting 13.4%, Base Building 12.7%

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: Medieval 28.3%, Rome 28.2% ★, Strategy 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Fantasy 10.2%

Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.

Why similar: City Builder 25%, Base Building 16.7%, Medieval 15.6%, Management 14.6%, Strategy 7.9%

Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!

Why similar: Rome 27.8% ★, City Builder 24%, Crafting 12%, Management 9.6%, Simulation 9.1%

Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.

Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Simulation 37.7%, Management 23.8%

Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one.

Why similar: Base Building 18.5%, Management 17.1%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Medieval 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%

Discover the ultimate farming roguelike experience! Build, craft, and grow your farm to pay off the increasing rent. No slow-paced walking or social distractions—just click! Reclaim the joy of strategic farming in diverse maps and let your cursor guide you to success. Play your way, rent won’t wait!

Why similar: Management 32.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, Strategy 20.5%, Simulation 18.5%

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: Simulation 29.8%, Strategy 29.5%, Management 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%

JIANGHU CHRONICLES is a Wuxia-themed clan simulator, which focuses on simulating Jianghu clans and experiencing realistic battle. Set up a clan of your own, recruit disciples, complete missions... And eventually make your clan second to none by improving its power and reputation.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, Base Building 25.2%, Real Time Tactics 22.3%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Simulation 8.5%

Welcome to the arena! An auto battler with lite "idle" game mechanics. Defeat bosses to earn resources and power up. Invest in a complex skill tree and dig for ancient relics. Earn glory from righteous combat and spend it on permanent upgrades that ramp up the pace and excitement every run.

Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Choices Matter 27.4%, Fantasy 24.3%, Simulation 16.1%

A colony sim set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. Build and defend your base. Manage your survivors. Engage raiders, aliens, Remnant soldiers and other factions in real-time-with-pause combat. Or use stealth to outwit them. Explore the massive world. Survive at all costs

Why similar: City Builder 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Base Building 12.1%, Crafting 11.1%, Management 11%

Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.

Why similar: Rome 26.4% ★, City Builder 17.3%, Base Building 14.8%, Management 14.2%, Crafting 13.3%