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Games Like Gods of Sand

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Strategy, Management, RPG.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 684 reviews
Released: 2022-02-07
Developer: Achenar Studios
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 4.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 7.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

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    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.

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  2. #2 Bloodgrounds
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    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.

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  3. #3 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
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    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.

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    95% matchMostly Positive78% of 753 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    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!

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    90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,551 reviews2020
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  55. #55 Horse Racing Manager
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2025
    Dev: Sheep Meadow Road Games
    Windows · Mac

    Manage your own horse racing stables, breed and train future champions. Compete across diverse tracks, balance finances, manage staff, and expand your reach in the world of horse racing. Turn ambition into legacy, one choice at a time.

    Why similar: Management 27.5%, Tactical 16.9%, Resource Management 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Strategy 9.7%

  56. #56 Swords and Sandals Medieval
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2017
    Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
    Windows · Mac

    Gladiator, you are now a knight! The greatest gladiator series in the world, Swords and Sandals, has just gone medieval! Swords and Sandals moves into the middle ages in this action packed, turn-based combat RPG.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 38.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 29.3%, Strategy 14.4%, RPG 8.3%, 2D 7.9%

  57. #57 Qvadriga
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 429 reviews2014
    Dev: TurnopiaPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 45.7%, Turn-Based 20.4%, Tactical 8.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.7%, Strategy 6.4%

  58. #58 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
    64% matchVery Positive82% of 2,479 reviews2026
    Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!

    Why similar: Perma Death 31.6%, Character Customization 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Strategy 13%, RPG 11.7%

  59. #59 Glorious Companions
    67% matchMixed62% of 201 reviews2024
    Dev: Ancient Forge
    Windows

    Explore the open world of Terscara as you advance through the challenging and tactical encounters in this epic turn-based tactical RPG. Form and lead a group of battle-proven companions, delve into the ancient dungeons to collect the elusive vault crystals, and end Xandar’s Wraith once and for all.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Tactical 11.1%, Management 10.7%

  60. #60 Sandwalkers - Prologue
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 187 reviews2024
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based strategy game. Convoy goods to neighboring tribes, build relationships, survive hostile creatures, and discover a new world. Inspired by great games like Wartales, Curious Expedition, or For The King.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Strategy 17.5%, RPG 13.3%, 2D 2.8%

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