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Age of Gladiators

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

"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.

What works

  • Addictive and engaging management gameplay
  • Unique gladiator theme and setting
  • Deep strategic and rpg elements
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Good value for price especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Repetitive and grindy late game
  • Limited graphics and combat visualization
  • Steep learning curve with minimal tutorial
  • Some balance and rng frustrations

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Monarch : Medieval Remastered

  • KeeperRL

  • Eador: Genesis

  • Raiders! Forsaken Earth

  • Hollywood Animal

  • Gordian Quest

Less status-driven

Games that feels like Age of Gladiators but with less focus on status and recognition

  • Rune Coliseum

  • Ironcast

  • Ratropolis

  • Bloodgrounds

  • Mortal Glory 2

  • Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Less competitive

Games that feels like Age of Gladiators but with less competition against others

  • Caves of Lore

  • Mortal Glory

  • Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

  • Dark Deity 2

  • Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 5

  • Darkest Dungeon®

Less dominating

Games that feels like Age of Gladiators but with less domination over others

  • Dragon Spirits

  • Ancient Enemy

  • Gods of Sand

  • Three Kingdoms Mushouden

  • Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

  • Dust to the End

More social

Games that feels like Age of Gladiators but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition

  • Supreme Ruler 1936

  • Age of Wonders

  • Space Rangers HD: A War Apart

  • Field of Glory: Kingdoms

  • Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

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Age of Gladiators: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026