GLADIUM

Fast-paced gladiator action built around arena battles and boss fights

Eirik Wiklund · Released Jun 24, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 73
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jan 11, 2023
Minimum PC: 512 mb memory; 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is GLADIUM?

A 2D action game set in ancient Rome, where you dodge, parry, and use special attacks as a gladiator. Arena earnings buy weapons and shields, tasks unlock helmets with different effects, and blood upgrades special attacks. You can also fight duels with randomly assigned weapons or tackle endless enemy waves with online leaderboards.

For you if...

+you enjoy mastering demanding fights through timing and practice

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative play or competitive multiplayer matches

What players say

67% of 73 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and combat mechanics, but criticize repetitive resource grinding and unreliable hit detection. The latest reviewer also objects to the addition of more ranged enemies.

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GLADIUM system requirements

Minimum: 512 mb memory, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 and above
Processor: 1.2 ghz
Graphics: 512 mb video memory
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360/One Controller compatible

Does GLADIUM have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does GLADIUM run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 33
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does GLADIUM use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam