Story of a Gladiator

2D arena brawler where the crowd and gods can help

Brain Seal Ltd · Released Nov 27, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 189
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Jan 11, 2020
Minimum PC: Any; 4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Story of a Gladiator?

Set in ancient Rome, this 2D beat 'em up follows a man who loses everything in war against the empire. You fight gladiators and animals through 36 battles across three arenas, facing bosses along the way.

For you if...

+you like short, combat-focused sessions against waves of enemies
+you enjoy upgrading equipment and building a fighter's skills

Not for you if...

−you want exploration instead of repeated arena fights

What players say

75% of 189 reviews are positive

Players praise the art style and fast-paced combat. Others criticize repetitive grinding and unclear hit detection, while some also report controller problems and crashes.

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Story of a Gladiator system requirements

Minimum: Any, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II x2 550
Graphics: Any
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Story of a Gladiator have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Story of a Gladiator run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers not supported local multiplayer

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 23
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Story of a Gladiator 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam