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2018PC1.99 €

You play a gladiator in a Roman arena armed only with a shield, fending off ever-growing waves of enemies. It's all about blocking, timing and surviving as long as you can.

  • Resources and survival
  • Historical setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shield Impact special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Story of a Gladiator

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2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified75 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Shield Impact: a historical setting, melee combat with weapons or fists and vast, open spaces.

You play a man searching for his destiny, which you end up finding in the sand of a Roman arena. The game keeps things simple with direct, brawling arena fights in the style of a beat 'em up.

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Dynasty Warriors

Historical setting

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Armored Head

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One Strike

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

One Strike is a fast duel fighter inspired by Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, where every fight is win-or-die. Precise timing decides whether you survive and build your reputation as a legend.

NaziShoot

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Spartan: Total Warrior

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A brutal hack-and-slash game where you play a Spartan warrior cutting through huge battles and mowing down hordes with bloody special attacks. Short, arcade-style missions mix combat with objectives like killing generals or destroying siege weapons.

Half Sword

Challenging difficulty

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