Underplayed Gems

We Who Are About To Die (2022)

We Who Are About To Die cover
Developer
Jordy Lakiere
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.4 of 5, 8,291 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, physics-driven combat simulation where every swing and block demands careful timing and deliberate control, punishing panic and rewarding patience.

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What players say

Players praise the passion behind this gladiator sim and compare it favorably to classics like Colosseum: Road to Freedom and Shadow of Rome. The physics-based combat is fun but janky, with a weak parry system and some weapon imbalances. Reviews also note poor optimization and a desire for more customization features like a graveyard for fallen gladiators.

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