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Gladiator Command

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.

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Marius Spikas
Publisher
Marius Spikas
Release
March 5, 2026
149 days ago
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Very Positive200 reviews96.5%

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About the Game

Gladiator Command is a gladiator management sim set in the brutal world of ancient Rome. As the master of a rising Ludus (Gladiator School), you recruit fighters, train their stats, manage staff, balance finances, equip gear, and prepare your roster for real-time arena combat where your planning decides everything.

Core Gameplay

  • Train and develop gladiators with distinct stats, traits, and skill progression.

  • Watch real-time battles driven by the builds you create.

  • Hire scouts and staff to improve recruitment and recovery.

  • Buy, sell, and manage gladiators as your school grows.

  • Climb through prestige tiers and take on stronger arenas

Legacy and Progression

  • Build a roster that evolves over seasons.

  • Enter multi-round tournaments for higher rewards.

  • Strengthen your school with better staff, upgrades, and long-term strategy.

  • Pursue a rising legacy where smart decisions outlast individual fights.

Gladiator Command is built for players who want deep management, meaningful choices, and the long-form satisfaction of growing power through discipline and design.

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