Gladiator Manager

Gladiator Manager

Level up. Dominate the arena.

247 ratings
161 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 13, 2023
  • July 21, 2026

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Manage, train, and battle gladiators in ancient Rome. This turn-based simulation game focuses on strategic decisions, resource management, and tactical combat. Ascend to become Rome's finest lanista by winning matches, unlocking gear, and navigating a corrupt arena system.

Manage and train gladiators
Turn-based tactical auto-battles
Strategic resource and roster management
Bribe, scout, sabotage rivals
Customize gear, techniques, and traits
Grow estate and influence skill tree
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What's New in Gladiator Manager

2.26

July 21, 2026

Ariminium still needed senator influence for the event to appear, this no longer makes sense with the new influence tree, so I removed this part of the requirement.

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$3.99

Pouch of gems

A sizeable bag containing 500 gems

User reviews

I wanted to like this game, but…

Unfortunately, there’s no way to do so.

There’s no tutorial and no way to succeed after the first 1 or 2 fights.

You buy 1 gladiator, equip him the best that you can, win your first time in the arena and then a bunch of dumb dialogues take the rest of your money.

Attempt your next time in the arena just to get destroyed.

I’ve played this game for 2 hours and every single time it’s the exact same thing.

Don’t waste your time!
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The game is great but I would like to see the political side improve and be added to

This changed my life

Incredible game. I was not living before this game

Great game! With edit for downsides

Honestly so fun! When I first started playing, I kind of complained about they’re not being enough gear like weapons and armor, but as you play and unlock gems through certain achievements, you can unlock different armor and weapons that you can buy and or make yourself. Really gives you something awesome to grind and Work up for. This game is honestly so fun. I’m so addicted. I get chronically depressed when one of my gladiators die in combat because i worked so hard training them up and making them special. Still could use with a few extra pieces of armor, I feel like it would be nice to have just a few more options. And then the last addition I think would be a win loss counter. Just so you can keep track of how much you’re gladiators have fought total and maybe how many kills. I know you can kind of do it with fame but depend depending on win or lose it’ll go up and down. All in all a very fun game that encourages you to grind and unlock things! 9/10 from me

Edit: I still love this game but after playing a punch and making it to my ascension level three, I’ve learned some more things that I would like to add to my review. At first off like to say that I’m still playing this game and I thought it was willing to come back and edit my review so these things shouldn’t make her break the game for you, buttttt….

1)After grinding and completing most of the achievements (40/45)
Which I’ll give you gems, I learned that there isn’t enough achievements to unlock all of the campaign upgrades. I personally spent the money so I could get the was only a few dollars less than 10, but I still think that that is a big negative in the game.
2)the scaling value on fame seems to be a little much even if you get to the very end (don’t want to spoil it, but if you’ve laid EYEs on it, you know what I’m referring to) you’re pretty much missing a whole row of the options.
3)rivals gladiators become very trivial after about week 65 they don’t level them up strong enough. They need like one or two champions with all stats in the 20s at least to compete.
4) there needs to be tournaments that are fought to the death every time or at least the championship round is to the death. High to your gladiators dying as devastating, but it should be Incorporated.

Overall, I still love this game and I’m not gonna change the five star review because it does deserve it just some additions and things I think that need to be added.
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Best game on the App Store

This game is as close to perfect as you can get. 10/10 no notes

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Disappearing gladiators

Bug

Aqueduct construction issue

Bug

Crashes when viewing battle reports

Bug

Scaling issues on larger devices

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Multiplayer mode

Feature

More content updates

Feature

Ability to customize gladiators

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Better progression system

Feature

Improved balance and difficulty scaling

Feature

FAQ

What is Gladiator Manager?

Gladiator Manager is a turn-based management simulation game set in ancient Rome. Players take on the role of a lanista, managing gladiators, training them, and leading them into tactical auto-battles to dominate the arena and gain influence.

How do I manage my gladiators?

You can hire and train gladiators with unique traits, handle their injuries, develop their skills, and balance their egos. The game also involves strategic resource, influence, and roster management, along with customizing their gear, techniques, traits, and loyalty.

Is Gladiator Manager free to play?

Yes, Gladiator Manager is free to play with no ads. It offers in-app purchases for additional content, such as gems to unlock new weapons, tournaments, buildings, quests, and features, but it is not pay-to-win.

What are the combat mechanics?

Combat is turn-based and tactical, with auto-battles that reward smart decisions. You can plan technique-based combat and engage in strategic resource management to prepare your gladiators for matches.

What are some of the advanced features?

Advanced features include the ability to bribe, scout, sabotage, or assassinate rivals, and to die and restart at insane difficulties. You can also grow your estate, build out your influence skill tree, and undertake quests.