Story of a Gladiator

Story of a Gladiator

Brain Seal Ltd · 2019 · Gore, Beat 'em up, 2D Fighter, Rome, Arcade

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About Story of a Gladiator

You are a common man who has lost everything in the war against the Roman empire. Your family is dead, your friends are dead, your house has been burned down and your land is now under Roman rule. Despite such misfortune you have managed to escape slavery or worse. You spend much of your time in the streets of Rome looking for some sort of meaning in your life and wondering why the gods have spared you. One day fate finally reveals itself, are you ready to accept it?

• Learn combat skills and moves that will dazzle your enemies
• Over 80 enemy gladiators and 20 animals each with unique fighting strategy
• 3 arenas with 36 battles and 3 bosses
• Win the favor of the crowd and receive unexpected help
• Pray to the gods and call upon them to help you win battles
• Train your very own tiger pet
• Choose your origin, from Greece, Carthage and Egypt
• Rogue-like mode available for those who were born gladiators
• Full keyboard & gamepad support with customizable controls

The arena awaits you, gladiator
DIE WITH HONOR!

Inspired by classic Capcom beat 'em ups and other classic's such as Streets of Rage, Double Dragon and Golden Axe. Story of a Gladiator throws you in the arena to survive, fight and win!

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Players have mixed feelings about this gladiator arena combat game. While some appreciate the fast-paced action, satisfying progression, and fun combat mechanics, others complain about significant issues like poor hitbox detection, unfair difficulty, inadequate controller support, and boring or unpolished gameplay overall. The game has a solid foundation as a side-scrolling brawler but seems to suffer from technical problems and balance issues that detract from the experience for many players.

Not recommended Oct 23, 2025
On paper the game seems nice. But the gameplay is boring and not fun. Sound is not very good. 2/10
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Not recommended Aug 30, 2025
game hitbox sht thats for real. after taking 10 impossible hit i altf4 and refund the game. i dont need to wait next contents. game base material is sht. if anyone want same game like this download flashpoint and play Siegıus arena thats way ahead of this game and free after all
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Recommended May 12, 2026
Story of a Gladiator is a side-scrolling arena combat game that successfully captures the brutal survival mentality of ancient gladiator battles through fast-paced action, satisfying progression systems, and relentless enemy encounters. Developed and published by Brain Seal Ltd, the game combines elements of arcade brawlers, light RPG mechanics, and wave-based survival gameplay into an experience focused almost entirely on fighting for survival inside blood-soaked arenas. Instead of building itself around deep storytelling or cinematic spectacle, the game embraces a straightforward structure where every battle is about endurance, skill, and gradually transforming a weak fighter into a legendary champion. The premise is intentionally simple but effective. Players begin as an unknown gladiator entering increasingly dangerous arenas in pursuit of fame, gold, and glory. Early battles are relatively manageable, but the difficulty escalates rapidly as stronger enemies, larger groups, and more dangerous arena conditions begin appearing. This constant sense of progression creates a satisfying gameplay loop because each victory directly contributes toward improving equipment, unlocking abi…
Recommended Jan 27, 2026
Fun lil game, is it worth 10 pounds , can be debated. but like i said fun game. plus i purchased 2x lol. Jesus loves you all...
Recommended Oct 20, 2025
A decent action game, well designed, with some hilarious combat.
Not recommended Jun 11, 2025
ok seriously this game says that it has controller support but it doesn't will change review if this gets fixed

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