# Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon — Build your gladiator empire!

> Roman Empire tycoon game focused on gladiator training and empire building. (iPhone/iPad app by IsCool Entertainment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gladiator-empire-tycoon/id1620900183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 318 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 219 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gladiator-empire-tycoon/id1620900183/reviews.md

## What is Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon?

Are you ready to keep the Emperor happy and build up and create a stunning Roman Empire as the tycoon of all tycoons?!
The focal point of Rome was the Coliseum and your aim is to build up your Roman Empire in order to train the mighty fighty Gladiators as a Roman Empire Tycoon. Earn big money to keep growing your empire.
In order to train your gladiators, you’re going to need to build their training facilities in the city. Without those training areas, they’ll just idle around and won’t be fit to fight in your empire.
On top of that, you’ll need to create other key Roman buildings and facilities so that the people can eat, drink, pray and enjoy life before they head to the tycoon’s Coliseum and enjoy watching the brave gladiators fight for the people and the emperor.
Here is what you can build up in Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon.
SWORD TRAINING - It’s a timeless weapon and the sword is a key part of gladiator training to impress the Roman emperor and the people watching. These gladiators cannot be idle, they need to get training!
SPEAR TRAINING - It’s a simple weapon, but if used correctly, it can be lethal from a distance. Use it wisely and your gladiators can win!
GYMNASIUM - you’re going to need to get your gladiators fit in your empire and there’s no time to idle. So build up your gym so they can pump iron and become super-strong fighting machines.
EATERY - food is the fuel that your gladiators will need to have the energy to last in the big fights in the Coliseum.
LODGE - your gladiators need to be well rested to have the energy and power to fight the fight. So build up your lodge in your empire. No idlers here.
TRIDENT TRAINING - one of the classic Gladiator weapons is the three-pronged trident. Lethal if used correctly, but it takes time to master.
SHIELD TRAINING - attack is one thing, but defence is as important in a big Gladiator fight in front of the baying masses. So make sure your gladiators are well prepared to defend their lives with shields.
BALANCE TRAINING - Without balance, your gladiators are going to struggle to win a fight. So improve their balance to see if you can knock them off.
TEMPLE - any Roman Empire tycoon needs to know how important the Temple is to its people. So build it up to a place where people can meet and pray.
TAVERN - the Romans loved to meet up and a tavern is a central part of any Roman tycoon’s empire. Eat, drink and be merry!
FOOD STALLS - food is so important to the life of Romans and you’ll need to create food stalls to keep the empire well fed and happy.
BATH HOUSE - Roman baths were an incredible invention and a key part of Roman Empire society. So build up your baths and enjoy a long soak!
So get ready for Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon and build up your empire to train the very best gladiators.

## Key features

- Train gladiators
- Build training facilities
- Construct Roman buildings
- Manage empire resources
- Earn money
- Upgrade gladiator skills

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No More Ads! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Pile of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Stars | $17.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Stars | $44.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good 'lil game
- 👍 Best games in the app store
- 👍 Decent though

**Cons**

- 😞 Offline earnings inconsistent
- 😞 Painfully slow progress
- 😞 Too many ads
- 😞 In-app purchases disguised as game
- 😞 Losing players due to ads
- 😞 Funds earned sometimes taken away
- 😞 No tutorial or instructions
- 😞 Game has no substance
- 😞 Bad graphics, confusing mechanics
- 😞 Heavy battery drain
- 😞 Progress slowed too much
- 😞 Game completed too quickly
- 😞 No point to paying
- 😞 Generic, like a copy
- 😞 Training areas lacking and uninteresting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lost all progress twice
- When upgrading wagon, one person walks away
- Offline earnings SOMETIMES

**Most requested features**

- Take off ads for a period for new players
- Straighten out fund earning/loss issues
- Add a tutorial or instructions
- Add goals to work towards
- Mix genre with prison architect for customization
- Allow customization of gladiator training courses
- Create own gladiator layout
- Add houses for gladiators
- Allow players to deploy trained gladiators into battle and watch them fight
- Add randomness to animations and training/fighting
- Spice up animation of training areas and fighting
- Announce first gladiator arena start

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gladiator-empire-tycoon/id1620900183/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Big

*2026-02-03, version 2.0.2*

You only get offline earnings SOMETIMES.

### 1/5 — Too slow

*2025-04-21, version 2.0.2*

Painfully slow, no forced ads but you need to volunteer to watch them to make any progress ‘fast’. Could be a fun simple game but progress slowed far too much, Not worth a try.

### 1/5 — Its not a game

*2025-01-05, version 2.0.0*

This is just a bunch of in app purchases disguised as an idle game. Progress is infuriatingly slow and then they throw purchasable boosts in your face and ads at every point of the game. There is no offline earnings and its a heavy drain on your battery having the app open.

### 1/5 — Losing players due to ads …

*2024-11-12, version 2.0.0*

New players will leave if yall don’t take off the ads at least for a certain period of time for us to see if we enjoy the game, welp another ad/ cash grab game im sure you guys don’t care about this comment and will get ignored

### 2/5 — Taking money earned away

*2024-09-25, version 2.0.0*

So you improve different aspects of the game and expect the funds earned per turn to go up. Sometimes thy do and sometimes the money is taken off. If the developers continue with this then it appears that they are trying to force players to buy funds. I won’t buy funds when the game is supposed to allow them earned. Straighten this out or I will be forced to report to Apple.

### 3/5 — Good

*2024-03-15, version 2.0.0*

Yeah it’s okay but I completed it in a couple of days which is pretty disappointing

### 5/5 — I lost all my progress… Still a good game tho

*2023-06-20, version 1.2.0*

I love this game and have been playing it for a long time now and all of a sudden it started me back at the beginning and I lost everything. This is the first game that has ever brought me down in a way. Like I felt my heart drop! After all my heart work and ad watching to grow and then lose it all. I then tried again and it happened a second time but luckily I hadn’t gotten very far the second time. I literally felt heart broken no joke lol. I still give this game 5 stars. I won’t be returning though. It’s a good game I recommend it to everyone just don’t put your heart and soul into it because it’s a bummer when you lose it all. If there is anyway to star out half way like a code then I would totally start back again but from the start I can’t.

### 5/5 — Good 'lil game

*2023-04-15, version 1.2.0*

Get’s you in the mood

### 4/5 — When you start

*2023-01-02, version 1.2.0*

I haven’t gotten far in the game and it looks great… the reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because when you upgrade the wagon to 2 people when they go to the sign up part one of them walks away I have 2 sign ups and they still walk away if I’m doing anything wrong let me know please

### 3/5 — Simple

*2022-11-30, version 1.2.0*

Simple game with very easy mechanics. Very slow progression unless you want to pay . No point to paying as game is too dull to warrant speeding up progression

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon

### What is Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon about?

Idle Gladiator Empire Tycoon is a simulation game where you build and manage a Roman Empire. Your primary goal is to train gladiators and construct various Roman buildings and facilities to support your empire and keep the Emperor happy.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include training gladiators in various disciplines like sword, spear, and trident fighting, building essential facilities such as gymnasiums, eateries, lodges, temples, and taverns, and managing resources to grow your empire and earn money.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which can be used to enhance gameplay or speed up progress within the game.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect an idle tycoon experience where you build up your Roman Empire. The focus is on strategic construction and resource management to train powerful gladiators and expand your influence, even when you are not actively playing.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy simulation, strategy, and empire-building games. It's particularly appealing to those interested in Roman history and gladiator themes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2025-02-17

Game services update

### 2.0.0 — 2023-08-10

Game services update

### 1.2.0 — 2022-06-21

Performance optimisations.

### 1.1.0 — 2022-05-19

New area: Balance Training!
Earn stars by completing achievements!
Upgrade your empire by spending your stars on Mythic Upgrades!

### 1.0.0 — 2022-05-06

No release notes.

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