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Is Story of a Gladiator worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Beat ’em up fans who want arena battles with character progression
- Players who enjoy fighting varied enemy types and bosses
- Solo players seeking a gladiator setting with a roguelike mode
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad exploration game rather than repeated arena battles
- Those who prefer short, varied encounters over wave-based combat and 36 structured battles
- Players looking for a multiplayer-focused gladiator game
Our take on Story of a Gladiator
Rather than moving through a conventional side-scrolling journey, the game centers its structure on arena bouts, with progression tied to coin, fame, crowd favor, divine aid, and eventual entry into the colosseum.
What is Story of a Gladiator?
An arena brawler follows a man seeking purpose through successive fights.
Defeat enemy waves to collect coin and fame, master new techniques, and eventually challenge the colosseum championship. The roster includes over 80 gladiator opponents and 20 animals, with different tactics for each. Three arenas hold 36 encounters and three boss battles. Winning public support may trigger surprise aid, while prayers can summon divine help. A tiger companion can be trained, and the character’s homeland can be Greece, Carthage, or Egypt. A separate roguelike mode is included. Keyboard and gamepad input are supported, with remappable controls.
How Story of a Gladiator plays
- 01Arena Combat
- Progress through three arenas containing 36 battles and three bosses.
- 02Enemy Variety
- The roster includes over 80 gladiators and 20 animals with different fighting strategies.
- 03Divine Assistance
- Prayers can summon help from the gods during arena battles.
- 04Tiger Training
- A personal tiger can be trained as part of the gladiator’s progression.
- 05Origin Selection
- The character’s starting origin can be chosen from Greece, Carthage, or Egypt.
- 06Roguelike Mode
- An additional mode provides a roguelike variant of the arena gameplay.
- 07Custom Controls
- Keyboard and gamepad layouts can be customized.
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Story of a Gladiator: platforms & release
Is Story of a Gladiator worth it?
It is worth it if: beat ’em up fans who want arena battles with character progression. Skip it if: players seeking a broad exploration game rather than repeated arena battles.
Where can I download Story of a Gladiator?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Story of a Gladiator's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Story of a Gladiator on?
Windows and macOS.
