
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.
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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.

Story of a Gladiator
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.

Gladius | Gladiator VR Sword fighting
Gladius is an immersive VR sword fighting game set in ancient Rome. As a gladiator, you will choose your weapons, train against different enemies, and finally fight for your freedom in an epic battle against the mightiest warriors and mythical creatures of the time. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom.
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 34.5% ★, Fighting 16.6% ★, 2D Fighter 14.4%, Historical 10.7%, Gore 9.1%
Gladius is an immersive VR sword fighting game set in ancient Rome. As a gladiator, you will choose your weapons, train against different enemies, and finally fight for your freedom in an epic battle against the mightiest warriors and mythical creatures of the time. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom.
Why similar: Rome 36.3% ★, Fighting 20.2% ★, Gore 11.2%, Violent 10%, Historical 8.4%
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 38.3% ★, Fighting 20% ★, Historical 12.6%, Gore 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.1%, Difficult 19.7%, Gore 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 7.4%
Gladio is a first-person, hack n' slash, action game with parkour elements. Fight against multiple different enemy types across different levels, while managing your health along the way. Survive if you can...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Difficult 25.1%, Gore 16.5%, Combat 12.1%, Violent 11.9%
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 43.4% ★, Fighting 18.8% ★, Gore 12.7%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Violent 6.8%
Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.
Why similar: Fighting 21.9% ★, Violent 15.3%, Historical 13.6%, Souls-like 13%, Gore 9.9%
Rustled Pete is a very unforgiving boss fighting game. There is only one boss in the game and his name is Pete The Rustled. He has 4 forms, each one is harder than the other. Good luck!
Why similar: Unforgiving 43.9% ★, Fast-Paced 23.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Retro 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
You play as a Saint fighting in a gun-filled pit, defeating as many opponents as you can in a 90 seconds match, the UBERMOSH, an enlightenment ritual of combat.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.4%, Gore 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Retro 9.1%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Gore 18.4%, Violent 13.9%, Difficult 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%
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!
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.9%, Violent 18.1%, Gore 14.1%, Difficult 9.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
Sefir: Mafia Story is a reflex and fast thinking based 2D top down shooter game.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.2%, Difficult 19.4%, Top-Down 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Retro 6.1%
In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills…
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Difficult 18.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.
Why similar: Rome 47.5% ★, Gore 14.4%, Violent 14.2%, Historical 10.2%, Difficult 5.7%
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Why similar: Gore 29.2%, Difficult 19.6%, Violent 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 7%
Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.1%, Gore 14.3%, Difficult 13.4%, Violent 12.2%, Retro 9.3%
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 82.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D 3.8%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Gladio Mori is a physics-driven multiplayer gladiator combat game featuring dismemberment, organ-specific damage, and a fully customizable move editor. Craft your own fighting style or use community created movesets to fight your way to glory.
Why similar: Fighting 36.4% ★, Historical 25.4%, Violent 17.4%, Combat 14.3%, Action 4.7%
Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.
Why similar: Fighting 26.4% ★, 2D Fighter 21.7%, Historical 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Combat 6.6%
One Strike is a 2d fighting game with fast and furious gameplay, memorable characters, and a retro pixelart aesthetic! Choose between one of six unique fighters, travel to medieval Japan’s beautiful pixelated landscapes and fight to become the greatest warrior in history.
Why similar: Fighting 31.1% ★, 2D Fighter 20.7%, Violent 20.5%, Gore 11.1%, Retro 6.7%
Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.7%, Difficult 19.2%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Retro 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.7%, Gore 17.2%, Violent 14.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!
Why similar: Gore 31.9%, Violent 30.7%, Difficult 19.9%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Violent 11.3%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 66.4%, Difficult 17.8%, Retro 11.2%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
Why similar: Gore 28.8%, Violent 27.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.6%, Difficult 18.7%, Violent 16.4%, Gore 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.9%, Difficult 21.7%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Combat 4.1%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Difficult 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Fighting 11.5% ★, Gore 10%
ANIMUS is an Action RPG that calls upon you to bring an end to a dying world. Button mashing will get you killed. Keep a keen eye on your stamina as you block, dodge, and strike down your enemies.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 39.2%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Difficult 11.7%, Souls-like 10.4%, Violent 9.1%
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.9%, 2D Fighter 24.9%, Difficult 18.3%, Top-Down 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
The universe wants you dead. Take on the ten great spirits of the universe in this intense boss fighting challenge!
Why similar: Unforgiving 32.9% ★, Difficult 18.6%, Fast-Paced 16.6%, Souls-like 13.9%, Action 6.9%
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Difficult 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Retro 14.9%, Top-Down 14.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%
One-hit kill die-retry murderballet. Left for dead by a colorful band of bandits: you will chain killing sprees to exact revenge on the treacherous Mr. Black Wolf. Improvise your kills with utterly everything you can get your hands on: from carrots to plasma guns.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.6%, Difficult 15%, Gore 14.3%, Violent 13.9%, Hack and Slash 11.6%
ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Difficult 19%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Combat 10.6%, Top-Down 9.4%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.2%, Difficult 23%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D 4.9%
Redie is a challenging singleplayer 3D top-down shooter. Fight an army of well-trained terrorists and soldiers in action-packed close quarters combat. Prepare to (re)die.
This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.6%, Retro 19.4%, Action 13.2%, 2D 10.3%, Indie 3.1%
A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.
Why similar: Difficult 41%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Combat 15.2%, Souls-like 10.8%, Action 5.6%
REDEEMER is a intense Brawler where you will punch, hack and blast your way through enemies using fists, hammers, fire arms and even the environment.
Why similar: Fighting 24.5% ★, Gore 17.8%, Violent 16.2%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.7%
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Why similar: Souls-like 48.9%, Top-Down 14.1%, Combat 12.5%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action 10.6%
Shield Impact is an action survival game where a gladiator with only one shield will be challenged by rising hordes of enemies in an arena in ancient Rome.
Why similar: Rome 56.3% ★, Top-Down 14.7%, Combat 14.6%, Retro 9.6%, Action 4%
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Difficult 21%, Top-Down 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Fighting 30% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Difficult 6.8%
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 68% ★, 2D Fighter 25.7%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Tackle. Die. Repeat. Use American football skills to dash through a bloody 2D underworld. Fast, top-down carnage until the floor is cleared. You’re at the top of your game... but unfortunately, your C.T.E. is catching up.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.9%, Violent 19.8%, Difficult 18.7%, Top-Down 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.9%, Difficult 25.3%, Retro 10%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Gore 5.6%
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.4%, Difficult 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Violent 14.1%, Top-Down 9.3%
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.4%, Fighting 15.9% ★, Difficult 15.9%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Violent 10.9%
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.5%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Violent 15%, Combat 7.5%, Top-Down 7.3%
Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.
Why similar: Violent 22.3%, Fighting 20% ★, Gore 19.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Retro 6.1%
Embark on a journey of exploration and violence in the Two Lands of Egypt with Pharaonic! This unforgiving Combat RPG features an streamlined and challenging combat system that will keep you on your toes while fighting for your life!
Why similar: Souls-like 36.6%, Difficult 23.4%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Combat 12.8%, Action 3.8%
Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.
Why similar: Violent 24.6%, Difficult 21.8%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Action 15.6%, Combat 9.4%
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 47.5%, Difficult 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Gore 7%, Violent 6.5%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.7%, Difficult 29.3%, Violent 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Combat 9.3%
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Souls-like 53.2%, Hack and Slash 25.9%, Atmospheric 8%, Action 5.6%, 2D 5.3%
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Souls-like 33.3%, Difficult 17.7%, Retro 14.3%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Gore 15.9%, Violent 15.6%, Combat 9.1%