60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Singleplayer, Action, Rome.
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.
GLADIUM
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.
We Who Are About To Die
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!
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: Rome 34.5% ★, Fighting 16.6% ★, 2D Fighter 14.4%, Historical 10.7%, Gore 9.1%
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 42.9% ★, Fighting 18.5% ★, Historical 13.4%, Gore 13.2%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.6%, Gore 20.4%, Historical 14.8%, Local Co-Op 7.1%, Action 6.5%
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 61.9% ★, Management 12.9%, Perma Death 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Character Customization 4.8%
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 44% ★, Fighting 20.2% ★, Gore 15.1%, Historical 9.7%, Hack and Slash 5.1%
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 39.8% ★, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Fighting 14.2% ★, Gore 12.9%, Hack and Slash 5.8%
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: Management 61.5%, Pixel Graphics 30.6%, Indie 7.9%
I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.1%, Fighting 30.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 5.8%, Co-op 4.5%
In this rogue-lite turn-based RPG, you create a bloodline of gladiators, fight online with or against your friends in the arena, decide the fate of your fallen rivals, and bring honor, wealth, and the spoils of war to improve your legacy.
Why similar: Perma Death 41.6%, Character Customization 33.8%, Stylized 18.3%, Indie 6.3%
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 55.6% ★, Arcade 14.1%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Co-op 8.2%, Combat 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 65.2% ★, 2D Fighter 30%, 2D 2.7%, Indie 2.1%
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: Gore 42.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Action 15.2%, 2D 10.3%, Indie 9.2%
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 71.6% ★, Management 14.7%, Historical 11.3%, Indie 2.5%
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!
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: 2D Fighter 37.2%, Management 24.5%, Historical 22.9%, Indie 7%, 2D 4.9%
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!
Why similar: Action 24.5%, Perma Death 20.8%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Indie 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%
"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 63% ★, Historical 18.6%, Management 16.2%, Indie 2.2%
A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.4%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Stylized 5.9%
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, 2D Fighter 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Local Co-Op 4.7%, Action 4.3%
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.4%, Fighting 11% ★, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Action 6.5%, Co-op 5.6%
Asterix & Obelix – Slap them all! 2 is a Beat’em Up with an original story. Explore different places such as forest ruins, a vast Roman camp and even Lutèce. Encounters and fights punctuate the storyline. This dynamic game invites you to come on an adventure — with a generous distribution of slaps!
Why similar: Rome 27.6% ★, Beat 'em up 26.5%, 2D Fighter 15.4%, Historical 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.3%
Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.
Why similar: Rome 55.4% ★, Gore 18.6%, Historical 11.3%, Management 8.6%, Action 3.8%
In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.7%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, 2D 5.3%
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: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Fighting 20.6% ★, Gore 20.2%, Hack and Slash 7.4%, Action 4.4%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.5%, Fighting 19.4% ★, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Hack and Slash 6%
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.4%, Fighting 14.6% ★, Gore 10.1%, Arcade 7.5%, Local Co-Op 6%
The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Fighting 28.7% ★, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Hack and Slash 9%, Co-op 6.4%
Last Slice is an action brawler where pizza has special abilities! In the campaign you deliver pizzas, and beat up anyone who stands in the way. In multiplayer, fight over the last slice of pizza with up to six people.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.5%, Fighting 25.8% ★, 2D Fighter 17.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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: Rome 65.8% ★, Historical 21.3%, Hack and Slash 7%, Action 3%, Combat 2.9%
A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.4%, 2D Fighter 17.6%, Fighting 15.3% ★, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.8%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Perma Death 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
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 70.5% ★, Perma Death 13.3%, Management 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Fantasy beat'em'up with a bit of RPG flavor and couch co-op. Explore open map, fight brutal enemies, find and equip weapons, armor and artifacts, make your hero stronger by gaining experience and learning unique perks and combat moves!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.1%, Fighting 20.2% ★, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
A deck-building roguelike game with unique semi-real-time combat system. Step into the shoes of an ancient gladiator and do your best to survive in the coliseum. Combine various skills and equipment, develop your own fighting style, and defeat all the enemies to become the next champion!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.9%, Fighting 47.2% ★, Action 4.9%
A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you.
Why similar: Rome 62.6% ★, Historical 20.6%, Perma Death 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Indie 1.2%
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 46% ★, Historical 37.1%, Combat 10.5%, Action 6.5%
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, Fighting 18.8% ★, Arcade 11.4%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Co-op 6.5%
Stick it to the Stickman is a physics-based brawler where you fight heaps of red stickmen to become the boss. Choose from hundreds of unique moves to construct the perfect combat machine and fight your way to the top of the corporate ladder.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.4%, 2D Fighter 36.2%, Co-op 6.5%, Action 5.3%, Hack and Slash 4.7%
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 35.2% ★, 2D Fighter 34.6%, Gore 16.9%, Action 8%, Indie 5.3%
Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.7%, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.5%, Action 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Indie 10.1%, Co-op 8.9%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.9%, Fighting 21.1% ★, Arcade 6.4%, Action 5.2%, Local Co-Op 4.5%
Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!
Why similar: Fighting 66.3% ★, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Combat 6.5%, 2D 4.7%
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25%, 2D Fighter 23.2%, Fighting 22.5% ★, Management 11.6%, Arcade 7%
Get ready to compete in the most brutal sport of the moment. In the Dog Eat Dog tournament, you should avail yourself of your ruthless fighting skills and crush your enemies if you want to make your way to victory. Fight alone or with friends, compete in multiple stages and game modes, and improve your favorite fighter.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.3%, Fighting 19.8% ★, 2D Fighter 17.9%, Rome 17.1% ★, Gore 11.6%
Rise through the ranks and lead your band of Gladiators to glory. Can you build the ultimate fighting force and a kingdom to rule all! Be careful who you trust. Becoming a Gladiator Trainer isn't easy.
Dominate the dojo in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a pixel art beat ‘em up adventure. Grab your friends for local co-op multiplayer and dive into the classic The Karate Kid journey with retro-style gameplay, dynamic combat, and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.7%, 2D Fighter 31.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 6.1%, Local Co-Op 5.1%
Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 73.4%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Action 8.1%, Indie 5%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, 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!
Why similar: Perma Death 34.5%, Hack and Slash 31.8%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, 2D 8.9%, Action 7.5%
Hold the Line. Command the Fight. Survive the Chaos.
Why similar: Indie 100%
ARENA GODS® is Spectacle Combat, a top-down, arena fighting game where two to four gladiators compete to be the last one standing in an anything goes deathmatch spectacle.You are gladiator. Brave the arena and win the crowd to seize godhood!
Temple of Rust is a top-down action roguelike. Fight through the wastelands using your sling and various types of ammunition along with special boots for powerful jump attacks. Create unique attack combinations with special upgrades and blast your way to the multiple cores of corruption.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, 2D Fighter 26.5%, Gore 14.5%, Perma Death 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9%
Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.
Why similar: Rome 64.2% ★, Historical 20.7%, Management 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Indie 0.8%
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 64.7%, Pixel Graphics 31%, Indie 4.3%
Explore the continent in search of Mitriom, ancient energy crystals to power the various improvements of your caravan (Skills, Bonus, Cannon on the caravan etc). Dynamically manage your resources to adapt your skills according to the situation.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.1%, Hack and Slash 14%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Co-op 7.9%
The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, Fighting 24.4% ★, Arcade 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Gore 7.3%
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Arcade 35.5%, Pixel Graphics 34.9%, Action 15.9%, 2D 13.6%
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 72.4%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, 2D 6.2%
