Bloodgrounds (2026)

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

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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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