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2020PC72 % positive9.75 €

A management game set in ancient Rome where you build up a gladiator school and lead your fighters to success. Specific mechanics are inferred only from the metadata.

  • Historical setting
  • Economy and management
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
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In short: Games like Ludus

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ludus special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Gladiator Command

92 %Match

2026PC, Steam Deck playable95 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Ludus: a historical setting, economy and management as well as a party of several characters.

A gladiator management sim in the vein of Football Manager: you train fighters, hire staff, handle finances and build prestige. Arena fights play out in real time and decide your rise.

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