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Rune Coliseum

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!

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Release
September 23, 2024
1 year and 313 days ago
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Very Positive988 reviews82.8%

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About the Game

<Rune Coliseum> is a complex cold-weapon combat simulation game.

Train a gladiator, learn and master a unique Action Lineup system, and use weapons, actions, and magic to kill → loot → grow in deadly elimination battles.

Raise a roster of unique warriors and win glory with blood.

Action Lineup

Arrange actions into a queue and clash with enemies

Weapons

Choose from many weapon schools: Sword & Shield, Two-Handed, Spear, Dual Wield, Combat, and more

Characters

Recruit gladiators of every style and unleash their combat strengths and Ultimates

Base

Buy gladiators → train → fight → retire → legacy; develop your Base with resources earned in battle

Ancient God

Turn the tide with powerful ancient magic

Character Interaction

Interact with other gladiators in the tournaments—become friends or enemies

Multiple Modes

Train gladiators in "Tournament Mode", or try the fast-growth "Sacrifice Mode"