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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: Tactical RPG 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 13%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most similar experience by blending gladiator management with intense, turn-based tactical combat and roguelite progression.

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: Turn-Based Combat 31.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.1%, Character Customization 15.9%, Strategy 9.8%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the management and training of gladiators in a gritty, turn-based environment that feels very familiar.

Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original title provides a classic, brutal gladiator management experience that mirrors the core loop of the seed game.

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: Tactical RPG 20.4%, Strategy RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Medieval 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the management side of the gladiator genre, allowing you to build and command a team of fighters in tactical battles.

A legend returns! The beloved classic Swords and Sandals 3 is back, re-forged in glory! Step back into the Gladiae Ultratus once more and prepare to take on the greatest gladiators in all Brandor. It's the hardest, most metal gladiator game ever made.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 14.6%, CRPG 11.3%, Strategy RPG 10.2%, Tactical RPG 9.9%, Martial Arts 9.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This redux version maintains the core RPG and combat mechanics that made the series a staple of the genre.

The world's favourite gladiator game has returned, bigger and more action packed than ever. Swords and Sandals 2: Emperor's Reign, remastered with all new graphics, music and powerful new skills and awesome Arena Champions Pharoah King, John the Butcher and Ultra Flavlus

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.4%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Tactical RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that defines the turn-based gladiator combat style found in the newer titles.

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: Medieval 57.3%, Combat 42.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the visceral, physics-based combat and the brutal nature of the Roman arena experience.

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: Strategy RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Medieval 14.5%, Character Customization 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on gladiator customization, arena combat, and humorous, over-the-top character progression.

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: Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, RPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation game that captures the atmosphere of managing a gladiator school and competing in arena combat.

Live By The Sword: Tactics is a streamlined tactical RPG that blends classic and contemporary gameplay elements. The game is set in a world recovering from the ravages of war, you must navigate the treacherous landscape to prevent further turmoil. Single Player and Multiplayer modes available.

Why similar: Class-Based 14% ★, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated tactical RPG that focuses on turn-based combat mechanics and character classes similar to the seed game.

In this fast-paced, turn-based, co-op adventure you'll quest and explore, find awesome loot, customize your fighters, and recruit strange species! Come master your destiny in this strategic game of positioning.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 37.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Strategy 10.1%, RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the quirky, humorous tone and turn-based tactical combat style while offering a unique 2D art aesthetic.

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: Tactical RPG 18.9%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes party-based combat and strategic positioning in a fantasy setting.

Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28%, Strategy RPG 20%, Character Customization 17.1%, RPG 10.8%, Fantasy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a heavy focus on character training and progression through mini-games and turn-based combat.

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: 2D Fighter 15.7%, Tactical RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, CRPG 12.1%, Strategy RPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A solid entry in the series that shifts the gladiator theme into a medieval setting while keeping the core combat mechanics.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Medieval 29.4%, Character Customization 26.9%, RPG 15.8%, Fantasy 15.6%, Strategy 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more mercenary-focused, its deep tactical combat and management of a squad of fighters will appeal to fans of arena strategy.

A fantasy gladiator strategy RPG with vibrant characters, funny random events, team management mechanics, and emergent relationship-building. Uncover a sinister conspiracy; fight deep turn-based tactical battles; watch your characters grow together!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.7%, Class-Based 16.4% ★, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep tactical RPG mechanics and party management that align well with the strategy-heavy nature of the seed game.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Tactical RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, Medieval 16.9%, RPG 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG features turn-based combat and squad management that rewards careful tactical planning and character growth.

Gladiator, it is time to go underground! For the first time ever, you shall step beyond the arena sands and into the dark dungeons of the world.Swords and Sandals V Redux, the latest thrilling installment in the world's greatest gladiator game series, has arrived!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Medieval 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Roguelike 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title adds dungeon-crawling elements to the classic gladiator formula, expanding the scope of the gameplay.

Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.1%, Roguelike 17.1%, RPG 14.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, turn-based roguelite that focuses on managing a party of minions, offering a similar tactical depth to arena combat.

The world of Swords and Sandals is at war! Join the Crusade against Emperor Antares! For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns, reforged from the ground up. Fast paced, addictive tactical warfare is back and better than ever!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Medieval 8.8%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the strategic, wargame-like aspects of the series, providing a different tactical challenge.

Hire a band of almost-heroic goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, accomplish silly quests for the weird inhabitants of this fantastic world, and truly become a god - at least by goblin standards.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.5%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Roguelite 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features party-based combat and roguelite elements similar to the seed game's structure.

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 45.2%, Roguelike 23%, RPG 12.2%, Roguelite 8.4%, Strategy 5%

Why You'll Like It: The turn-based combat and high-stakes party management provide a similar sense of tension and progression.

You have been a knight. You have been a gladiator. Now for the first time in Swords and Sandals, you are a PIRATE! Embark upon the grandest adventure of all in Swords and Sandals Pirates, the latest epic chapter in the hugely popular RPG series!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 28.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Roguelike 18.3%, RPG 14.5%, Strategy 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A thematic spin-off that retains the series' signature combat style while introducing pirate-themed progression.

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.7%, Strategy RPG 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based roguelite that offers fast-paced, tactical combat with a focus on character ability synergies.

Lead your squad of Champions to victory in this fantasy turn-based tactical skirmish game. Save the 5 factions of Skygard in the story mode missions or battle other players online. Customize your Champions to fit your strategy, capture objectives, pick up resources and strike with your spells!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy RPG 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on competitive turn-based tactical combat, emphasizing character builds and arena strategy.

Ninja Rift: Unleash Your Inner Warrior

Why similar: 2D Fighter 23%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, PvP 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines 2D fighting elements with turn-based strategy, mirroring the hybrid nature of the seed game.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Character Customization 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Roguelite 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its tactical combat and focus on character-driven stories provide a rich, turn-based experience.

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.3%, Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends tabletop strategy with turn-based RPG combat, perfect for those who enjoy the tactical side of the seed game.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.3%, Tactical RPG 22.1%, RPG 19.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Strategy RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in turn-based tactical combat and narrative-driven party management.

"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: Turn-Based Combat 29.7%, Strategy RPG 20.5%, Roguelike 13.4%, RPG 11.4%, Medieval 10.8%

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: PvP 33.5%, Character Customization 22.9%, Medieval 21.1%, Combat 16.3%, Strategy 6.1%

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: Tactical RPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, 2D Fighter 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Medieval 9.6%

Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!

Why similar: PvP 24.2%, Medieval 22.2%, Character Customization 20.5%, RPG 11.9%, Strategy 9.1%

Mutate and battle a collection of super cute goos in Goo Gladiators. Grow your team and fight others online in strategic auto-battling arenas. Form 'Goo Gangs' with your friends and rise up the leaderboards to become a 'Goo Master'.

Why similar: PvP 28.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Character Customization 15.9%, Combat 13.5%

A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.

Why similar: PvP 38.5%, Roguelike 24.2%, Strategy 17.2%, Combat 11.1%, Fantasy 5%

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: Medieval 47.8%, Fantasy 28.3%, RPG 23.9%

Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.8%, Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 20.6%, RPG 11.4%, Strategy 8%

Death or Glory: the ultimate duelling card game! Explore exciting realms that are the proving grounds for heavenly warriors, mighty beasts, powerful mechs, and more. Build your champion deck in a roguelike adventure mode and score ranks in intense battles against fellow champions!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Roguelike 16.8%, PvP 16.4%, Combat 11.2%, RPG 8.6%

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 21.9%, Martial Arts 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Roguelike 10.4%

Craft. Battle. Grow. Join thousands of players in the ultimate tactical RPG where every piece of gear is forged by you — and every fight tests your strategy.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.3%, Strategy RPG 23.2%, Medieval 13.2%, Combat 9%, Fantasy 7.8%

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: Turn-Based Combat 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%

Collectible cards meets tactical strategy! Build decks, uncover crazy combos, and battle friends and rivals in TACTICAL CARD-BOARD COMBAT. Bring your cards to life and dominate the grid!

Why similar: Medieval 26.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, PvP 17.1%, Strategy 7.3%

Take command of mighty Vikings, sly Persians or brutish Demons! Destroy your opponent’s base while defending your own in this action-packed side-scrolling RTS!

Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Fantasy 19.9%, Colorful 16.4%, 2D 12.1%

Immortal Empire is a multiplayer tactics role playing game. Control a party of up to 5 immortals as you travel through a unique fantasy world, using spells and strategy to defeat your enemies. Play co-op, versus, or solo through a compelling campaign storyline with fully voiced characters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Strategy 16%

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Strategy RPG 14%, Medieval 13.3%, Roguelite 12.1%

Forge your own destiny! Choose your character, equip your best spells and sail from island to island in quest of fortune and glory. Level up your hero and your strategy in this free-to-play tactical multiplayer RPG with unique colorful graphics.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.7%, Strategy RPG 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, PvP 12.3%, Character Customization 11.5%

Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.1%, PvP 30%, Roguelike 20.9%, Fantasy 9.8%, 2D 6.1%

Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.

Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, Fantasy 34.5%, Colorful 28.9%

Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based System which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Medieval 12.7%, Roguelite 8.5%

Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

Why similar: Martial Arts 69.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 13.7%

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!

Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities.

Why similar: Strategy 96.7%, 2D 3.3%

RPG turn-based combat game with deep tactics and bad jokes! Do you have what it takes to save the kingdom?

Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.4%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%

As a true chaotic Nub warrior, your skills will be put to the ultimate test in a trap-filled arena. Arm yourself with a Can-o-Beanz, Burny-Hogz-Stick, or a Fish as you battle your way to the top in short fast-paced multiplayer brawls.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.6%, PvP 17.4%, Roguelite 16.7%, Combat 11.6%, Character Customization 10.1%

Pummel Paladins is a 1v1 brawler with a creative twist. Don't be mistaken, just because the knights lost their weapons doesn't mean they are going to stop their destined duel. Push, parry, utilize the environment and items to outplay your opponent in this retro, dungeon arena!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Martial Arts 29.5% ★, PvP 15%, Medieval 12%, Fantasy 6.5%

Welcome to Polygon Fantasy Battle Simulator, the most colorful medieval fantasy battle simulator in existence! Throw tens of thousands of soldiers into battle, enjoy the show, or take direct control of one of them to prove your valor!

Why similar: Strategy 29.8%, Fantasy 23.5%, Colorful 21.9%, Medieval 17.1%, Combat 7.8%