Story of a Gladiator (2019)

Developer: Brain Seal Ltd
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 219 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You fight as a desperate gladiator in a pixelated arena, learning brutal combos and dying permanently until you master the arcade-style brawls.

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What players say

Players say the combat is fun for a short while but quickly becomes repetitive with little variety between fights. The game has grinding for gear and some controller support problems, especially on Windows 11.

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