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2019 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch −67 % 14.99 € 4.94 € 12 days left 90 % positive Very positive, 427 reviews on Steam

A hand-drawn 2D roguelite platformer where a group of prisoners battles their way off an alien planet. It mixes fast melee action with repeatable runs. I only know the game partly, so this rating leans mainly on the metadata.

What defines Space Gladiators:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Space Gladiators are Oblivion Override, Ovis Loop and Orbital Bullet. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Space Gladiators special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Oblivion Override

90 %

2024 PC −50 % 17.49 € 8.74 € 12 days left 90 % positive Very positive, 1,702 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced roguelike hack-and-slash side-scroller where you play the combat robot Crimson, fighting with rhythmic attacks through a post-apocalyptic robot base. Builds can be flexibly reconfigured while you uncover the history of the robot civilization.

Ovis Loop

Sci-fi setting

A pixel-art action roguelite where you play a sheep wielding a sci-fi greatsword against wolves. A skill deck lets you assemble your own combat style across a desolate post-apocalyptic world.

Orbital Bullet

Sci-fi setting

A fast-paced roguelite shooter where you run and gun around small circular planets in full 360 degrees. Weapons and upgrades you find let you build a stronger character with each run.

Blacksea Odyssey

Sci-fi setting

A top-down rogue-lite space shooter where you hunt colossal space beasts with a harpoon and rune-infused spears. Unlock different hunters and collect runes to customize your gear and playstyle.

Metal Unit

Sci-fi setting

A pixel-art roguelite action-platformer where you play soldier Joanna fighting monsters and aliens in a combat suit. A story about her treasonous sister and the truth about humanity drives each run.

Cargo Commander

Sci-fi setting

As a Cargo Commander you scavenge abandoned space containers in a 2D shooter-platformer with zero-gravity movement, fighting off enemies and upgrading your gear. Procedurally generated sectors and leaderboards add replay value.

Swarm Grinder

Sci-fi setting

A fast-paced pixel art action roguelite where you fight through spreading masses of cells hiding dormant enemies. Game-changing skills and upgrades let you craft different builds every run.

NeuroVoider

Sci-fi setting

A fast twin-stick shooter where you play as a brain piloting robot bodies, constantly scavenging weapons and parts from fallen enemies to craft new builds. Features permadeath and co-op for up to four players.

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