Comparison

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG vs Duskfall

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

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About

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG

Embark on a survival RPG adventure in ancient Rome. Explore a vast open world, craft weapons, build a city, and battle legions to conquer the empire. Team up with or compete against other players in the arena.

Highlights
  • Action combat with free movement
  • Deep crafting system
  • Open world exploration
  • City building and farming
  • Strategic weapon customization
  • Unique art style and animations
Features
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Gladiators: Survival in Rome is a survival RPG with quests, crafting and city-building aspects. Set in the era of the Roman Empire, you'll play a young warrior whose mentor went missing, and who is exploring an open world of treasure and dangers. Free slaves from cruel soldiers, explore mythic secrets in barbarian and uncharted lands and build a city of free, surviving men. Craft your weapons and armor from what you have gathered, then slay the king's legions and conquer the Roman Empire! === The first social survival game on mobile === You're not alone: Thousands of other legionnaires yearn for glory and recognition of the Roman emperor. Team up with fellow survivors or fight rivals in the arena, for you to become the greatest Gladiator before the eyes of the citizens of mighty Rome! === Features of Gladiators: Survival in Rome === • Action Combat: Free movement and hack'n'slay at its finest • Deep Crafting: Harvest plants, mine stone and chop trees all over the game world • Open World: Explore the kingdoms of the past and find treasures • City Building: Plan your home and raise your own city and farms • Strategic Choice: Customise your weapons for different effects • Unique Art Style: Hand-crafted 3D models and stunning animations • Great History: Survival against zombies is boring, we’ll put you on a historical fantasy journey into Caesar’s times! === A note from the developers === In our game, we're examining natural player behaviour to tweak our game design for the best user experience, using game analytics tools that show us in an anonymized way how users play. There's no possibility to identify you personally or have access to your personal data. Please also familiarize yourself with our privacy policy: We have built a world in Ancient Rome with myriads of puzzle pieces from a single hand-drawn pebble to procedurally generated maps for players to conquer and give the journey purpose. As with all major game development projects, reality and reception are the only source of truth so please don't be afraid to share your feelings towards any and all aspects of Colossi's first game. Thank you for trying out Gladiators: Survival in Rome! If you like what you see or have feedback, we’re super happy about an App Store review or your visit on our Social Media pages: -> Discord: https://discord.gg/xg6XYzJgJm -> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladiators.Survival

About

Duskfall

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

Highlights
  • Turn-based dungeon crawling
  • Strategic combat system
  • Fantasy world exploration
  • Hero customization and upgrades
  • Crafting and enchantment
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Embark on a thrilling journey with this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Duskfall. Dive into the heart of dungeons, where every step holds secrets, treasures, and formidable foes. Epic Dungeon Adventures: Navigate through intricate dungeons, uncovering mysteries and facing mythical creatures. Engage in turn-based battles, employing strategic prowess to triumph over challenging foes. Fantasy World Exploration: Roam through a richly crafted fantasy world, filled with captivating landscapes and enigmatic characters. Unravel the secrets of ancient lore and embark on a quest that will test your courage and wit. Strategic Turn-Based Combat: Equip your hero, plan your moves wisely, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Conquer enemies, discover hidden pathways, and emerge victorious in this thrilling RPG experience. Upgrade and Customize: Collect thousands of items, from powerful weapons to enchanted armor. Upgrade your gear, unlock new abilities, and customize your hero to fit your playstyle. Compelling Storyline: Immerse yourself in a deep and captivating narrative that unfolds as you progress. Encounter intriguing characters, make impactful choices, and shape the outcome of your epic adventure. Crafting and Enchantment: Experiment with the magical arts at the forge. Craft powerful potions, enchant your equipment, and create legendary items that will aid you in your quest. Offline Gameplay: Play anytime, anywhere – Duskfall offers an offline gaming experience. Dive into dungeons and embark on quests even when offline. Embark on a heroic journey in Duskfall, where dungeons hold the keys to unrivaled adventures. Download now and discover the true essence of turn-based RPG gaming!

Screenshots

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG4 screens
Duskfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG and Duskfall both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Duskfall's written reviews are positive against 56% of Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG's. Duskfall also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Survival ・ Roman RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duskfall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG against 4.8 for Duskfall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG versus Duskfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGladiator Survival ・ Roman RPGDuskfall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings)4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K3.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB230 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperColossi Games LtdViktor Domonyi

Customer experience

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG

All ratings2,860 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews762 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral15.0%
Negative29.4%

Duskfall

All ratings3,585 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.7%

User reviews

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Interesting concept and immersive gameplay
  • 🚀 Great graphics and visuals
  • 💡 Unique Roman/gladiator theme
  • 👍 Enjoyable crafting and resource gathering
  • 👍 Engaging story and quests

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Extremely fast energy drain
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and pay-to-progress model
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of guidance and unclear progression
  • 🔍 Repetitive and grindy gameplay

Duskfall

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great retro experience
  • 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
  • 💡 Customizable character
  • 👍 Good basic fun
  • 👍 Impressive and interesting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
  • 🔒 Inventory paywall
  • 🐛 Unreliable updates
  • 🐛 Inventory management issues
  • 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

Bugs and requests

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashing on loading screens
  • Quests not registering as complete
  • Inventory items disappearing
  • Inability to progress past certain points

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to restart or reset the game
  • More efficient copper/resource gathering
  • Increased storage/inventory space
  • Controller support
  • Better quest tracking and guidance

Duskfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Items disappearing after purchases
  • Doors/gates relocking after progress
  • Clues not saved in quest log

Requested features

8 requests
  • More in-game purchase options
  • More skill optimization
  • Hint feature or help for stuck players
  • Ability to see companion classes
  • Ability to customize companions
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  • Speed up option for enemy turns
  • Respawning enemies for grinding
  • Better inventory management

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG

One-time10
  • Small Pile of Gems$1.99
  • Survivor Provisions$1.99
  • Starter Gladiator Set$2.99
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  • Big Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Builder's Fortune$4.99
  • Divine Favors$4.99
  • Ad Removal$4.99
  • Premium Golden Ticket$8.99
  • Sack of Gems$9.99
  • Box of Gems$19.99
10 purchases

Duskfall

One-time10
  • Duskfall Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Duskfall Pack$1.99
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  • Seasons Tier 2 Pass$5.99
  • 600 gems$5.99
  • Duskfall Pack$5.99
  • 1300 gems$11.99
  • Duskfall Pack$11.99
  • Duskfall Pack$22.99
  • Duskfall Pack$34.99

Questions

Is Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG free?
Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duskfall free?
Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG or Duskfall?
Duskfall is rated higher. Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG or Duskfall have ads?
Both Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG and Duskfall show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG or Duskfall?
Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG ships an update every 2 weeks, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gladiator Survival ・ Roman RPG was updated on November 11, 2026 and Duskfall on November 12, 2026.

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