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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Combat-focused turn-based 4X warfare in the Warhammer 40,000 universe

Proxy Studios · Published by Slitherine Ltd. · Released Jul 12, 2018

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 8,507
Recent reviews
Mixed
61% of 31 in 30 days
Players
570
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 17, 2026
Minimum PC
RX 400
4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 71/100 (critic reviews)

What is Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?

A turn-based 4X strategy game set on Gladius Prime, where an ancient threat has awakened. On randomly generated hex-grid maps, you found cities, capture resources and relics, research technology, and command one of four factions against AI or other players.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy expanding cities and armies across randomized maps
  • +you want cooperative or competitive turn-based strategy
  • +you like Warhammer 40,000 factions and warfare

Not for you if...

  • −you expect diplomacy, trade, or peaceful alternatives to war
  • −you dislike turn-based combat on hex-grid maps
  • −you want strategy without resource and research management

What players say

81% of 8,507 reviews are positive · 61% of 31 in the last 30 days

Players praise the straightforward design, reduced micromanagement, and mod support. The most common complaint is the extensive DLC catalog; many players say the base game feels bare-bones and additional factions and units cost too much.

Players over time

▼ -19% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 954 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Oct 7, 2026562
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Oct 3, 2026570
Oct 2, 2026504
Oct 1, 2026543
Sep 30, 2026526
Sep 29, 2026556
Sep 28, 2026608
Sep 27, 2026678
Sep 26, 2026637
Sep 25, 2026522
Sep 24, 2026575
Sep 23, 2026498
Sep 23, 2026544
Sep 22, 2026502
Sep 21, 2026954

How many players finish Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War?

6.6% of Steam players have unlocked «Pyrrhic Victory», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War system requirements

Minimum: RX 400, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics
Vulkan support with 3 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 900 series / AMD Radeon RX 400 series)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Graphics
Vulkan support with 3 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 900 series / AMD Radeon RX 400 series)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space

Does Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen and LAN; PvP online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
166
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French.

Does Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

21 DLC available.

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