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Games Like Space Gladiators

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Action Roguelike, Roguelite.

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Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 478 reviews
Released: 2021-03-10
Developer: Blobfish
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 81%

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 4,513 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.5%, Action 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Indie 10.3%, Action Roguelike 9.1%

  53. #53 Dreamscaper
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 3,157 reviews2021
    Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    Why similar: Roguelite 30.2%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Action 15.4%, Indie 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.9%

  54. #54 Space Scavenger
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 317 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Cabin Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

    Why similar: Perma Death 38.3%, Action Roguelike 35%, Action 22.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

  55. #55 Deflector
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
    Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

    Why similar: Roguelite 35.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Action 12.6%

  56. #56 Trakonius
    63% matchVery Positive82% of 292 reviews2026
    Dev: Edvar StudioPub: Teneke Kafalar
    Windows

    In the merciless sands of the arena, a gladiator is forced to fight for survival. Trakonius defies Mars, the God of War, in this Action Roguelike experience! Face gladiators, mythological creatures, and deadly challenges across four brutal arenas. The truth can only be revealed through combat!

    Why similar: Roguelite 26.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Action 15%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Indie 11.5%

  57. #57 The Crackpet Show
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 839 reviews2022
    Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!

    Why similar: Roguelite 23.8%, Difficult 22.2%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%

  58. #58 Fallback
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 400 reviews2019
    Dev: Endroad
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.

    Why similar: Roguelite 18.1%, Perma Death 15.3%, Souls-like 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

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