Underplayed Gems

Bloodgrounds (2026)

Bloodgrounds cover
Developer
Exordium Games
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 585 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Managing a team of mortal gladiators in turn-based arena battles where each loss is permanent, creating tension and strategic depth.

turn-based tacticspermanent deathgladiator managementstrategicpunishingnarrative driven

What players say

Players enjoy the tactical gladiator combat and squad building, but consistently complain that late-game arenas are too crowded with damaging obstacles, making fights a slog against the map itself. Multiple reviewers also warn there is no saving during a battle chain, and a few note that targeting enemies in the thick of melee is frustratingly imprecise.

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