We Are Gladiators is a challenging turn-based RPG roguelite game about commanding and managing a company of gladiators. Recruit, train and lead a roster of characters from all walks of life against ruthless outlaws, wild beasts, savage greenskins and undead monstrosities!
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Why Early Access?

“Engaging with our players, receiving their feedback and iterating on their suggestions are exceptionally important to us as developers. While we have our own vision and ambitions for the project, it ultimately lives or dies by the enjoyment and acceptance of the community. We'd love the opportunity to have our player's voices be heard, and together make a better game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Early access is expected to last 1 (one) year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“General features, tasks and expectations:
  • To better learn which core features and pillars of the game are most fun and important
  • To remove and/or pivot from features of the game that aren't enjoyed by the players
  • To understand which features of the game are palatable to our early adopters but not to the broader player base, and how best to navigate the conflicting tastes.
  • To add extra content to the features determined to be enjoyable (for example, more items, abilities, characters, locations, quests, etc)
  • To find and fix bugs, QoL features and general UX/useability of the game.
  • To polish the performance and visual aesthetic of all core content.

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version of the game is available to play on Steam already in the form of a demo. We're very happy with the game in it's current state, and equally happy with the feedback we've received. The game is stable, reasonably bug free, and has enough content to hold the interest of players for 5-10 hours.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the game will be priced differently between Early Access and full release. We expect to price early access at 15 USD and full release at 25 USD, although this may change slightly.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We currently maintain a fortnightly devlog on Steam and other various social media outlets (discord, reddit, itch, etc), and this format gives players a means to keep up with the game and ask questions. We also manage a discord server and reddit community for the game, where we collect feedback, suggestions and bug reports from players, as well as chat with the fans and foster a healthy community around the project.

We intend to maintain and intensify these activities during the Early Access period.”
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About This Game

We Are Gladiators is a challenging turn-based RPG roguelite game about managing a company of gladiators. Recruit, train and command a roster of characters from all walks of life against ruthless gladiators, wild beasts, savage greenskins and undead monstrosities! Can you keep your men unified against the stress, hardships and horrors of gladiator life?

Command Gladiators in Turn Based Arena Combat.

Command your gladiators in innovative turn based combat across a hexagonal grid. If it makes sense in reality, it makes sense in the arena: stress, injuries and exhaustion must be managed as well as abilities, teamwork and positioning if you hope to prevail!

Customize Your Company’s Captain to Lead Your Gladiators!

Decide who will lead your men: an Elven mage? An Undead rogue? An Orc berserker? Customize your starting race, abilities, weapons, talents, perks, appearance and more to create your own unique story.

Recruit new gladiators from a wide range of races and backgrounds

From farmers, thieves, butchers and bandits to sell swords, knights, witch hunters and serpent slayers, build your roster from a diverse set of procedurally generated characters. Randomized stats, abilities, equipment, character quirks and personality traits enable you to build a unique band of misfits every playthrough.

Level up and build your own specialized gladiators

With each arena victory comes access to new ability trees, powerful passive effects, and increased core attributes. One day an axe wielding berserker, the next day a fire ball slinging battle mage! A gladiator’s initial characteristics need not define the type of warrior they ultimately become.

Manage the health, mental state and relationships of your gladiators.

Rest and relaxation is an important part of an athlete's routine, especially for gladiators. Blow off some steam at the Tavern, tend to injuries and mental traumas at the Hospital, and learn new abilities and skills at the Library.

Risk vs Reward: Choose which fights to take, and how to prepare your team.

Preparation is the key to success! Choose which matches to take based on your risk appetite and the capabilities of your gladiators. Know who you're fighting beforehand, pick the right characters for the job, and deploy them on the board in a way that suits your tactics and counters your enemy’s.

Choices matter

Decide how to respond to a variety of complex situations and disputes as they arise. What kind of leader will you be? Honorable and merciful? Or callous and cruel? Choose wisely, as your actions have lasting consequences.

Core Features

  • Challenging tactical turn based combat that pits you against a variety of diabolical foes, as well as the forces of fear, disease, injury, exhaustion and desertion.
  • Recruit, train and develop infinitely deep and complex gladiators by mixing abilities, talent trees, races, weapons, backgrounds, personality traits and more in a classless character progression system.
  • Strategize and plan off the battlefield. Manage the health, injuries, relationships, salaries and equipment of your gladiators at the Tavern, Armoury, Library and Hospital of the local town.
  • A rich story event system that has you making tough decisions to reap great rewards, or terrible consequences.
  • Equipment that matters: Equip your men with a variety of weapons, armor pieces and trinkets that give them unique abilities and traits. Stun enemies with hammers, split shields with axes, parry attacks with swords, and huddle together under a shield wall.
  • Classic RPG roguelite features including permanent death and injuries. Procedurally generated gladiators, enemies, story events and rewards guarantee incredible replay value.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 Resolution Recommended
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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