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Blackthorn Arena: Reforged (2024)

Blackthorn Arena: Reforged cover
Developer
PersonaeGame Studio
Publisher
Light Up Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 988 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You feel like a ruthless arena manager balancing brutal gladiator fights, resource planning, and base upgrades in a dark fantasy world.

managementstrategicimmersivetacticalfantasychallengingdetailedatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the deep gladiator management and bizarre fantasy roster but warn of bugs, steep difficulty spikes, and slow loads. Split on whether the late game loses steam, and some call combat hard to follow.

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