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Gladiator Command

96% positive of 250 Steam reviews

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Marius Spikas.

About the game

Build a legendary gladiator school in ancient Rome. Recruit and develop unique fighters, manage the business behind the bloodshed and watch your decisions tested in brutal real-time arena combat.

Tagged by players

Auto Battler
Rome
Management
Simulation
Strategy
Historical
Combat
Stylized

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Gladiator Command

96% positive of 250 Steam reviews

View on Steam

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Marius Spikas.

About the game

Build a legendary gladiator school in ancient Rome. Recruit and develop unique fighters, manage the business behind the bloodshed and watch your decisions tested in brutal real-time arena combat.

Tagged by players

Auto Battler
Rome
Management
Simulation
Strategy
Historical
Combat
Stylized

What players say

Recommended
If you're a long-time gamer you know what it feels like to play a game with devs that are making a passion project v a money spinner. This one feels authentic. The core gameplay loop feels rewarding, not too easy, not too hard. While playing I had a few moments where I thought there was room for improvement but honestly I trust the devs to make the right call with future updates as they have already proved…
25 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Genuinely a really good game. Was looking for some indie management/sim games for this time period and stumbled across this gem. It can be slow and punishing at times, but if you pace yourself and funds it can be really fun. Many different classes to choose for your fighters along with weapons and armors. The dev is active and looking to add even more to the game for some QoL. Good OST and fun skills for your…
18 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Starts off as a very fun game. Love the concept. And I believe it is just one developer so keep that in mind. However, the late game is an unbalanced mess. You can't train your new recruits on the lower levels anymore - as the game refuses to let you fight people at your level. Instead you'll get a message saying "Give me a fair fight" which leads to you having to take up an extremely unfair fight that you're never…
16 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.
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