Link Steam
indiegame.fan
GLADIUM header art

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.

Steam Page
Developer
Eirik Wiklund
Publisher
Eirik Wiklund
Release
June 24, 2021
5 years and 39 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive82 reviews73.2%

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Updated: Jul 11, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Updated: Jul 11, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Updated: Jul 11, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is GLADIUM and Eirik Wiklund funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for GLADIUM and Eirik Wiklund?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Jul 11, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

12 items

About the Game


GLADIUM is an action game set in the Roman gladiatorial era. With a focus on brutal boss fights and a progression system based on blood and gold, you will have to embrace death to be victorious.

HEART POUNDING BOSS FIGHTS

Challenge the unforgiving champions of the arena with their own unique mechanics and tactics!

ACTION COMBAT

Fast-paced action combat featuring dodging, parrying, special attacks and more!

GLADIATORS OF OLD

Fight against enemy gladiators with appearance and behaviour based on the gladiator classes of ancient Rome, from the Murmillo to the Crupellarius!

PIT FIGHTING

Get a random weapon and fight one versus one against another gladiator with his own random weapon!

ENDLESS MODE

Face never-ending waves of enemies and bosses with highscores. Display your blood-spilling ability with online leaderboards!

UPGRADES AND UNLOCKS

Earn coins in the arena to purchase new weapons and shields - find your playstyle!
Unlock unique helmets offering diverse effects from completing various tasks!
Spend blood to unlock and customize the powers of your special attack!

Indie Game Fan