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.
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Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.
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 35.1% ★, Fighting 17.2% ★, 2D Fighter 14.5%, Historical 10.7%, Gore 7.8%
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 40.4%, Gore 23.4%, Historical 14.1%, Local Co-Op 6.8%, Action 6.3%
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 42.6% ★, Fighting 19.9% ★, Gore 17.5%, Historical 9.3%, Hack and Slash 4.9%
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 38.6% ★, Beat 'em up 19.2%, Gore 15.1%, Fighting 14.3% ★, Hack and Slash 5.5%
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 62.8% ★, Management 12.4%, Perma Death 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Character Customization 4.7%
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: Rome 56.6% ★, Management 19.1%, Historical 14.2%, Stylized 3.7%, Combat 2.9%
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 47.2% ★, Gore 19.2%, Historical 16.4%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Combat 4.5%
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 55.9% ★, Arcade 13.9%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Co-op 8%, Combat 6.7%
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 43.4%, Fighting 30.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 5.8%, Co-op 4.4%
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: Gore 47.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Action 14.4%, 2D 9.2%, Indie 8.3%
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 42%, Character Customization 33.8%, Stylized 17.9%, Indie 6.3%
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 65.4% ★, 2D Fighter 30%, 2D 2.6%, Indie 2%
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: Rome 41.7% ★, Hack and Slash 33.8%, Action 11.3%, Indie 7.2%, Perma Death 5.9%
Age of Gladiators Reforged is a REMAKE of the 2016 indie game. A single-player strategy/management experience set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome that allows you to manage your fighters as they increase in level, forging them into killing machines and champions.
Why similar: Rome 37.9% ★, Historical 20.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Management 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
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!
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 72.3% ★, Management 14%, Historical 11.3%, Indie 2.4%
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%, Pixel Graphics 31%, Indie 8%
Destroy enemies and harvest blood, bones, and marrow to grow stronger, unlock forbidden skills, and wipe out the Ignoble tyrants who dare threaten your master.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31%, Gore 22.5%, Fighting 18% ★, 2D Fighter 17.7%, Arcade 3.7%
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 37.8%, Management 23.7%, Historical 23.2%, Indie 6.9%, 2D 4.8%
Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.
Why similar: Rome 54.6% ★, Gore 21.2%, Historical 10.7%, Management 7.7%, Action 3.7%
"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 63.8% ★, Historical 18.6%, Management 15.5%, Indie 2.1%
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%, Fighting 19.6% ★, 2D Fighter 17.4%, Rome 16.7% ★, Gore 13.5%
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 25.1%, Perma Death 20.7%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Indie 15.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%
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 49%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Stylized 5.6%
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator is a classic management experience set in an alternate Ancient Rome. Start in Division VII with one of sixteen clubs, recruit fighters, equip them from the market, and climb the ladder through fully simulated seasons and matches.
Why similar: Rome 83.3% ★, Management 10.7%, Action 6%
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 46.8% ★, Historical 36.2%, Combat 10.5%, Action 6.6%
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 55.7%, Fighting 11.2% ★, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Action 6.6%, Co-op 5.4%
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 37.3%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 5.2%
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is a brutal close-quarters brawler. Punch, crush, shoot, and use the environment to destroy enemies. Master deep melee combat, execute savage finishers, and fight for redemption as Vasily, a former elite operative hunted by a cybernetic corporation.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.9%, Gore 23.4%, Fighting 20.1% ★, Hack and Slash 7%, Action 4.3%
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 71.2% ★, Perma Death 13.2%, Management 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
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.
Cat Gladiator is a hardcore 2D slow-paced Monster Hunter-like action game! 4-player co-op, a wide variety of weapons, equipment, and items to aid in arena Boss battles. Become an adorable gladiator cat, team up with friends, conquer tough Bosses, and savor victory!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.3%, Combat 11.2%, Co-op 10%, Action 9.5%, 2D 7.5%
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 33%, Fighting 20.3% ★, 2D Fighter 19.6%, Local Co-Op 6.5%, Hack and Slash 6.4%
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 40.9%, 2D Fighter 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Local Co-Op 4.7%, Action 4.4%
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 66% ★, Historical 21.1%, Hack and Slash 7%, Action 3%, Combat 2.8%
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 34.6% ★, 2D Fighter 33.2%, Gore 19.4%, Action 7.8%, Indie 4.9%
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 31.7%, Fighting 26.2% ★, 2D Fighter 17.4%, Arcade 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
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 42.3%, Fighting 20.5% ★, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 32.6% ★, Beat 'em up 21.7%, 2D Fighter 19.5%, Historical 11.3%, Arcade 5.8%
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 63% ★, Historical 20.5%, Perma Death 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Indie 1.2%
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 48.2%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Perma Death 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Local Co-Op 6.5%
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 42.6%, Fighting 19% ★, Local Co-Op 11%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Hack and Slash 5.8%
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: 2D Fighter 21.4%, Gore 18.4%, Fighting 18.1% ★, Historical 11.3%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
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 44%, 2D Fighter 17.7%, Fighting 15.3% ★, Arcade 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
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!
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.1%, Action 16%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Indie 9.8%, Co-op 8.7%
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 41.3%, Fighting 19.1% ★, Arcade 11.1%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Co-op 6.3%
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 34.2%, Hack and Slash 32.1%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, 2D 8.7%, Action 7.7%
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 41.4%, Fighting 39.5% ★, Perma Death 15.1%, Action 4%
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 73.7%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action 8.1%, Indie 4.8%
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: Gore 38.4%, Hack and Slash 29%, Stylized 12.2%, Combat 9.9%, Action 7.2%
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 25.2%, 2D Fighter 23.2%, Fighting 23% ★, Management 11.2%, Arcade 6.9%
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 32.2%, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Hold the Line. Command the Fight. Survive the Chaos.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Aztez is a highly stylized, brutally satisfying beat 'em up set in the world of the Aztec Empire. Take on the role of an elite close combat unit and undergo missions on behalf of the Empire in the turn-based metagame, and fight against warriors and mythological foes alike using 8 unique weapons in real time combat mode.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 75.4%, Action 17.2%, Indie 7.4%
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%, Pixel Graphics 31.6%, Indie 4.3%
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 28.7%, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Gore 16.8%, Perma Death 9.1%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
"Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 67.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 8.3%, Indie 5.8%, 2D 5.3%
