Games Like I, Gladiator

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: RPG 59.3%, Action 40.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most authentic physics-based gladiator combat experience with a deep focus on arena survival and career progression.

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: Action 49.2%, Adventure 27%, Indie 23.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses specifically on the technical aspects of swordplay and arena combat within a virtual reality setting.

GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.

Why similar: Action 71.1%, Indie 28.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-driven VR arena fighter that matches the over-the-top, visceral gore and chaotic combat style of the seed game.

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

Why similar: Action 56.1%, RPG 27.2%, Adventure 16.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the most cinematic and visually stunning depiction of Roman combat, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of the gladiator era.

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

Why similar: Action 75.9%, Indie 24.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features highly skill-based, physics-driven melee combat that allows for the same kind of brutal, tactical engagement found in arena brawlers.

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: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-stakes, physics-based swordplay that emphasizes player skill and tactical movement.

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: Action 69.4%, Indie 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style 2D fighter that captures the essence of the gladiator's journey from slave to champion with a focus on fast-paced combat.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers large-scale, visceral melee combat that emphasizes momentum and impact, mirroring the intensity of gladiatorial warfare.

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: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based arena combat game that leans into the chaotic and humorous side of gladiatorial violence.

Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

Why similar: Action 69.4%, RPG 30.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tactical, third-person arena combat experience where mastering specific weapon styles and parrying is essential for survival.

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: Action 74.8%, Indie 25.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult arena combat game that emphasizes quick reflexes and unforgiving enemy AI.

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: RPG 75%, Indie 25%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the management and tactical simulation side of the gladiator experience, perfect for those interested in the business of the arena.

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, physics-based sword fighting game where precision and timing are the only things keeping you alive in the arena.

Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.

Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Action 27.9%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy gladiator game that focuses on the training and management aspects of running a gladiator school.

This is a martial arts action role-playing game. The core of the game is battle-oriented, and it combines many fighting elements. If you are a player who pursues blood and is brave enough to challenge the limits, it will definitely inspire your adrenaline and bring you the best combat experience.

Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Action 27.4%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that features visceral combat and gore, echoing the aggressive style of the seed game.

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: RPG 55.1%, Action 21.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its deep, physics-based combat system that makes every swing and block feel weighty and consequential.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: RPG 61.8%, Action 24%, Adventure 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: Includes robust arena combat and tournament systems that allow players to experience the life of a gladiator within a larger historical sandbox.

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Action 46.7%, Adventure 29.5%, Indie 23.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, side-scrolling beat-em-up that captures the brutal, historical violence of ancient combat.

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, one-hit-kill sword fighting game that captures the tension of a life-or-death arena duel.

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

Why similar: Action 38.2%, RPG 29.9%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 12%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, martial-arts-focused arena combat with a deep customization system that rewards mastery of timing and combos.

The golden age of violent flash games now in your VR headset. Fully physics based combat with melee and firearms featuring copious amounts of blood, gore and destruction.

Why similar: Action 92.9%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based sandbox that allows for creative and gruesome ways to defeat opponents in an arena setting.

"Gladiator, gladiator, gladiator, Swords and Sandals, Gladiatorrrrr!"You grew up playing the legendary Swords and Sandals turn based combat game series. These games have been played over half a billion times. Swords and Sandals is nostalgia, Swords and Sandals is life.

Why similar: RPG 50.1%, Action 31.4%, Adventure 18.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive turn-based gladiator experience that defined the genre for many players.

Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

Why similar: Action 45.4%, Adventure 30.4%, Indie 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, skill-based sword combat game that emphasizes stamina management and careful defensive play.

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: Action 45.8%, Adventure 32.3%, Indie 21.9%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-focused sword combat game that emphasizes fluid movement and high-damage combos.

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Action 30.4%, Adventure 25%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game with a focus on gore and procedural combat that rewards aggressive playstyles.

In the arena, the rules are simple: bring your name and your country in front of everyone else! It’s a fun, competitive, asynchronous hack-and-slash parody game.

Why similar: Action 46%, Adventure 30.2%, Indie 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward arena combat game that strips away the fluff to focus on pure action and survival.

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: RPG 44.8%, Action 31.5%, Adventure 23.7%

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: Action 66.5%, Indie 33.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines arena-based survival with retro pixel art, focusing on wave-based combat and tower defense elements.

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: RPG 84.1%, Indie 15.9%

What are you waiting for? Grab that trusty weapon of yours, free the princess and save the world, all before breakfast! What do you get when you cross a whimsical adventure, humorous characters and combat to die for? Wonder Blade - an awesome experience you won't soon forget.

Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Action 22.7%, Adventure 20%, Indie 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style beat-em-up that features over-the-top combat and a lighthearted, fast-paced approach to action.

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: Action 41.5%, RPG 31.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Indie 10.2%

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: RPG 71%, Indie 29%

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: RPG 88.9%, Indie 11.1%

Physics and dynamic fighting based Action RPG

Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Action 37.1%, Indie 16.2%

Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.

Why similar: Action 68.4%, Adventure 31.6%

Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.

Why similar: Action 94.4%, Indie 5.6%

Caesar’s Revenge is a die-and-retry retro FPS set in classical antiquity. Bring retribution to the greedy senator’s that betrayed you. Become the fall of Rome.

Why similar: Action 100%

A first-person action game, inspired by Dark Messiah, that provides various ways for defeating your foes, with weaponry, sorcery, stealth, or clever tactics like kicking them into deadly spikes.

Why similar: RPG 63.7%, Action 36.3%

"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: RPG 64.8%, Indie 19.7%, Adventure 15.5%

A Warrior Slave… Chosen by the Gods… To restore the glory of an Empire. In the Year 106 AD the Roman Empire is in terrible decline. After the untimely death of the much-loved Emperor Trajan, the despotic Emperor Arruntius has bled the once powerful Rome to its knees.

Why similar: Action 58.1%, Adventure 41.9%

Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!

Why similar: Action 47.2%, Adventure 29.6%, Indie 23.2%

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: Action 71.7%, Indie 28.3%

Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.

Why similar: RPG 46.6%, Action 23.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 12.2%

Gladiator! Grab your sword, equip your sandals and take on the world in multiplayer Swords and Sandals! Brutal turn-based combat where gladiators can lose limbs, wield guitars and yell so loudly enemy heads will fall off. This is the most fun you'll ever have in the arena!

Why similar: RPG 100%

It is a fun, hack and slash RPG game, аn action adventure with advanced combat tactics. You will face countless fearsome mobs and grotesque beasts, hidden deadly traps, powerful demon knights and dragons.

Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Action 25%, Adventure 20%, Indie 13.8%

Loot. Craft. Build. Defend. Fight. Survive

Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Action 28.8%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 14.1%

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: Indie 100%

Cyborgize your character and take over the wasteland!

Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Action 31.9%, Indie 16.9%

An action game about battles with hordes of aggressive humanoid lizards!

Why similar: RPG 47.8%, Action 30.4%, Adventure 21.8%

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: RPG 100%

Hold the Line. Command the Fight. Survive the Chaos.

Why similar: Adventure 80.8%, Indie 19.2%

Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

Why similar: Action 62.3%, Adventure 37.7%

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: Action 100%

Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies.

Why similar: Action 40.3%, Indie 30.8%, Adventure 28.9%

A fast paced hack-n-slash arcade game where kidneys are harvested from everyone in your path.

Why similar: Action 64.6%, Indie 35.4%

Barbaria is a VR combat/builder mashup. Attack other players, build defenses, and equip your team as you compete to be the Mightiest in Barbaria!

Why similar: RPG 62.5%, Action 29.2%, Indie 8.3%