Underplayed Gems

Space Gladiators (2021)

Space Gladiators cover
Developer
Blobfish
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 479 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You navigate a series of randomly generated biomes and arenas, dodging traps and monsters with tight, fluid controls while relying on your skill to survive a single run.

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What players say

Players compare it to Brotato, Hollow Knight, and Nuclear Throne but find runs slow and progression grindy. Combat and item design get praise, yet many say the game feels unbalanced and some characters are underpowered. Long-time players wish the developer would revisit and rebalance it.

Screenshots

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