Bloodgrounds merges tactical turn-based combat with strategic management, RPG and roguelite elements. Forged in the pits of the arena, you fought your way out and now as a wealthy patron you recruit, train, and command your team of hardened Gladiators to glory - or death.
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Bloodgrounds aims to provide complex systems, interesting interactions and a finely tuned level of challenge. We want to get things right and create the best possible experience for everyone who wants to enjoy our game. To achieve this, we rely on regular feedback from our players - across all types and playstyles. A range that limited playtests are simply not able to cover. ”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“With our aim set mostly on balancing and polishing the UX, we are looking to keep this early access phase short and sweet: Three to six months should get us where we want to be. However, we don’t want to artificially limit ourselves with a strict time limit. EA is done, when our players are satisfied with the experience we deliver.”

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

“The version of Bloodgrounds that we release into Early Access features the core gameplay as envisioned when we started - it is, for all intents and purposes - a complete game.
However, there is always room for polishing - especially when it comes to user experience and balancing. This is what we want to work on with the help of our community. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The EA launch version features:
The complete narrative Bloodgrounds wants to tell - including all planned story cutscenes
5 Ages - each featuring a unique biome with four challenges and distinct enemies
9 Gladiator classes - each with 15 levels and 7 abilities to unlock
13 buildings with 5 tiers each
Tons of weapons, equipment and consumables
100 Achievements”

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

“We currently do not plan to increase Bloodground’s price once we complete early access.
However, we will be offering significant discounts during early access.”

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

“Aside from the Steam Community hub, we have a dedicated Discord server to cultivate a continuous and direct dialogue with our players. Additionally, we have an integrated reporting tool that allows players to post feedback and bug reports straight from the game directly to our Trello board.”
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Planned Release Date: 2025

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About This Game



Lead your team of Gladiators in turn-based arena battles, recruiting, training, and sometimes sacrificing them for glory. But remember, your Gladiators are mortal - If they fall in battle, they are lost forever... though their legacy will live on.

As a noble heir, you'll manage your city by unlocking, constructing, and upgrading buildings that provide new services and mechanics to aid you on your bloody quest for vengeance.



You fought tooth and nail for survival, driven by a burning hatred and a thirst for justice. Now, as a wealthy patron and a gladiator trainer, you plot your revenge against the tyrannical Emperor who stole your freedom and murdered your father. But the path to redemption is fraught with peril, and you must navigate a treacherous world filled with deception and danger.

Recruit new allies and expand your gladiator team to climb the ranks of the brutal tournaments. Each victory brings you closer to the grand Capitol, where your ultimate target - the Emperor, lost in his madness - awaits on his throne.





Before each battle, assemble a team of gladiators from various classes: physical, ranged, or magical. Will you pay gold, duel them, or show mercy in the arena to recruit them?

Level them up, increase their stats, and learn new abilities to ensure they're battle-ready. Don't forget to address any negative statuses or traumas, and equip them with shiny new weapons, armor, and consumables.

Use powerful Deity abilities to aid your Gladiators in battle, or make a shady deal with a local crime lord to sabotage your enemies before the battle even begins.





Combat unfolds in turn-based battles on a grid, where units act in order of initiative. Strategically move your gladiators, attack, and position them to outsmart and outmaneuver your opponents.

Use your action points wisely - unleash powerful weapon or class abilities, make use of items like potions and magical scrolls, or set traps on the ground to catch enemies off guard.

Win the favor of the audience by fulfilling their bloodthirsty wishes and reap rewards after each battle. But beware - permadeath is on. If a gladiator falls, they and their equipment are lost forever, adding high stakes to every decision.





You’ve inherited an estate overlooking the desolate coastal city of Marevento, and the city’s future now rests in your hands.

Between battles, use your hard-earned gold to build and upgrade city buildings, unlocking new tools and services to aid you in your quest for vengeance. From the infirmary, where your gladiators can recover, to the bustling market for trading items, and even a grand monument to honor fallen gladiators.

Defeat each region’s Arena Champion to advance the age and access powerful new buildings and items.
Are you ready to rise to the challenge and carve your name into history?

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

As Bloodgrounds is based around Gladiator fights, players can expect scenes of violence and death during the battles.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD FX-8320
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD FX-8320
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
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