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Games like American Gladiators

1991

You take on a series of events from the famous TV show, such as races and obstacle challenges, against the gladiators. Its appeal lies in the direct competitive feel and the recreation of the show's atmosphere.

  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Fast pace

In short: Games like American Gladiators

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes American Gladiators special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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NHL Hitz 2002

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2001PlayStationXbox

Brings what grabs you about American Gladiators: gameplay over story, a bright tone and easy-to-grasp systems.

NHL Hitz 2002 strips hockey down to fast, arcade-style 3-on-3 games with hard hits and almost no rules, in the spirit of NFL Blitz. Unlockable players, a created franchise and hidden extras give you plenty to chase.

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Ninja Reflex

Gameplay comes before story

Ninja Reflex is a short reaction-test game where you face martial arts challenges with throwing stars, katanas and even chopsticks. You climb from White Belt to 3rd Degree Black Belt while your reaction times are measured to the millisecond.

Cool Boarders

Gameplay comes before story

You hit the slopes and prove yourself on the pro circuit, chaining jumps and tricks against the best riders. Its appeal lies in the fast, direct feel of an early PlayStation-era snowboarding racer.

EyeToy: Play

Gameplay comes before story

A party game of twelve mini-games that uses the EyeToy camera, so you control everything with your own body by waving, slapping and dodging in front of the TV. Great for casual sessions with friends and family.

Cool Boarders 2

Gameplay comes before story

Cool Boarders 2 is an arcade snowboarding racer on the original PlayStation with a split-screen head-to-head mode. You race down a handful of tracks, pulling off tricks in the halfpipe and against the CPU to beat the clock and rivals.

The Bigs 2

Gameplay comes before story

The Bigs 2 is an arcade baseball game where power-ups and turbo boosts keep the action fast and over-the-top, rather than bogged down in simulation detail. All 30 MLB teams and their stadiums are included.

NBA Jam

Gameplay comes before story

You get fast, over-the-top two-on-two arcade basketball with huge dunks, on-fire streaks and wild effects. Its hidden secrets from the 1993 original invite you to keep experimenting.

Sumotori Dreams

Linear, curated structure

In this small ragdoll game you wrestle comically floppy sumo fighters whose bodies react unpredictably to physics, turning every bout into chaotic slapstick. Its loose, easy-to-grasp controls mean newcomers can still upset seasoned players.

Glow Hockey

Linear, curated structure

Glow Hockey turns air hockey into a neon arcade duel that is quick to pick up. You can challenge a friend or the computer, and the simple rules hide plenty of precision to master.

HoloBall

Gameplay comes before story

HoloBall is a futuristic arcade sports game in the spirit of Pong, where you use paddles to smash the ball past your opponents. Skillshots and rising opponent difficulty make quick reflexes the core of the experience.

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