Comparison

Gladiator Rising 2 vs Gladiators World

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gladiator Rising 2

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where ancient creatures have escaped their prison and taken over the empire's arenas. As a prophesied savior, you must battle these powerful beasts, master strategic turn-based combat, and uncover an enthralling storyline. Explore a world with stunning pixel art, an expanded class system, and hundreds of items to craft.

Highlights
  • Real-Time Turn-Based RPG
  • Handcrafted Pixel Art
  • Immersive Storyline
  • Expanded Class System
  • Item Crafting
  • Hundreds of Items
Features
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The Maker’s Gate has been opened, and the creatures it once held imprisoned are now free! These Ancients, beasts more powerful than anything we have ever faced, have taken over the Empire’s arenas! Our once Great Champion, the One… is no more. But, as the prophecy mentions, a Second Savior will liberate the Empire once again. Will you be the one? Or should we say the two? Enter this immersive new world with beautifully hand-crafted backgrounds, arenas, creatures and bosses! Experience the game that took one ambitious developer almost three years to make! Strategy is key in this new Real-Time Turn-Based RPG! Gladiator Rising II is easy to understand, yet hard to master! Game features include: - Simple gameplay, yet extremely deep game mechanics! - Beautifully handcrafted pixel art! - An immersive and enthralling storyline! - Cool looking Bosses and Creatures! - An Expanded Class System! - Spells and Abilities, Summons and more! - Hundreds of items! - Item Crafting!

About

Gladiators World

Features
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Create your unique gladiator and dive into the world of thrilling online battles! Showcase your agility, strategic thinking, and cunning to win rewards and become a true arena legend. The gladiators of Rome are waiting for your entrance! Choose from various types of gladiators, participate in intense battles, and climb to the pinnacle of glory. Only the bravest and most skilled warriors can achieve freedom and the recognition of Rome. Are you ready to challenge the best? Key Features of the Game: • Unique characters and types of gladiators. • Dynamic online battles. • The chance to become a legend of Rome. Download World of Gladiators now and begin your journey to glory!

Screenshots

Gladiator Rising 24 screens
Gladiators World3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gladiators World at none against Gladiator Rising 2's 4. Gladiators World also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Gladiator Rising 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gladiator Rising 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gladiators World asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gladiator Rising 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Gladiators World every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gladiator Rising 2 versus Gladiators World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGladiator Rising 2Gladiators World
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB56 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHappii Gamer Studios Inc.Parkbench

Bugs and requests

Gladiator Rising 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to open chests or access certain features
  • Crashes and loss of progress after ads
  • Inconsistent save data and character progression
  • Unresponsive or buggy controls
  • Localization issues and untranslated text

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved crafting and inventory management
  • More content and variety (bosses, levels, classes)
  • Online multiplayer and PvP modes
  • Ability to reset progress and start over
  • Better localization and translation

Gladiators World

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gladiator Rising 2

One-time4
  • 100 Gems$1.99
  • 250 Gems$3.99
  • 600 Gems$7.99
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  • 1,000 Gems$10.99
None

Gladiators World

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gladiator Rising 2 free?
Gladiator Rising 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gladiators World free?
Gladiators World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gladiator Rising 2 or Gladiators World have ads?
Both Gladiator Rising 2 and Gladiators World show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gladiator Rising 2 or Gladiators World?
Gladiator Rising 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gladiators World every 9 months. Most recently, Gladiator Rising 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gladiators World on October 28, 2026.

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