Comparison

Bardi vs Gladiator Imperium

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

Head to head
About

Bardi

Embark on an epic adventure as a Viking hero to defend your homeland. Engage in axe-throwing combat, upgrade your wagon and skills, and master unique class abilities to defeat numerous enemies and bosses. Explore new levels and a challenging survival mode.

Highlights
  • 50 new levels
  • New mission system
  • Special 'Survival' mode
  • Axe-throwing gameplay
  • Wagon and skill upgrades
  • Unique class abilities
  • Magic spells
Features
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- 50 new levels - New system of missions and new ways of earning stars - New logic of Bardi’s development - Special «Survival» mode is introduced - Gameplay is refined - Interface of the game is refined - Many other innovations are introduced THE STORY For how many years have peaceful northerners suffered from attacks of different enemies. Rumor has it the enemy has come to the Northern land with the idea of plotting it. Our Hero, tired of these raids, decides to start a campaign to prevent the conquest of his land and defeat the enemy. And now it’s time to sharpen the axes and equip the wagon! It’s a long way ahead, moreover, local woods are filled with hostile guerrillas, but he’s not afraid of them. He is strong, wise, red-bearded mead lover. His name is Bardi and nothing can stop him! Show everybody what you are capable of, save your land and prove that one angry northerner is worth a legion of enemies! Throw axes, improve your wagon, unleash the magic on your enemies, call for backup and save the country sheep! Bardi will face dozens of adversaries, interesting tasks, dangerous bosses and many other adventures. Go forward! Free the North! Complete 50 different levels to destroy the conquerors. Choose one of 5 classes of Bardi and find your own fighting style. Using unique for each class features burn, freeze, crush and break down your enemies. Don’t forget to strengthen your wagon, upgrade your skills, and also don’t forget about the tamed dragon - the faithful friend of Bardi. HOW TO PLAY - Slide to throw an axe - Use the money you earn to strengthen your defense - Develop Bardi’s capabilities in between different levels - Use the magic according to your class - Try to avoid hitting the sheep - Complete all missions - Hone your skills in the «Survival» mode Aren’t you tired of doing nothing?! Move toward adventures! Have a good fight, Northerner!

About

Gladiator Imperium

Manage, train, and command gladiators in a mobile strategy game. Hone their skills in regional arenas and rise through the ranks to conquer brutal battlegrounds. Strategize to dominate every arena and carve your name into history.

Highlights
  • Manage and train gladiators
  • Command warriors in arenas
  • Upgrade equipment
  • Refine combat tactics
  • Compete in grander stages
  • Strategize training and rest
Features
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Step into the world of Legatus Ludorum, a mobile strategy game where you manage, train, and command gladiators on a relentless journey to Rome. Start with a humble stable of warriors, honing their skills in regional arenas, and rise through the ranks as you conquer increasingly brutal battlegrounds. Recruit elite fighters, upgrade equipment, and refine combat tactics to dominate every arena you enter. Each victory earns prestige, gold, and the chance to compete in grander stages, culminating in the ultimate showdown—the Colosseum of Rome. Your strategy matters. Will you focus on raw strength, impeccable technique, or clever formations? Balance training, rest, and battle assignments to ensure your warriors remain at peak performance. Only the greatest gladiator stables will carve their names into history! Rome awaits—do you have what it takes to seize glory?

Screenshots

Bardi4 screens
Gladiator Imperium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gladiator Imperium at 5.0 against Bardi's 3.0. Gladiator Imperium also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Bardi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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 Imperium sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bardi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gladiator Imperium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bardi ships an update every 2 weeks, Gladiator Imperium every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bardi versus Gladiator Imperium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBardiGladiator Imperium
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size424 MB549 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKing Bird StudioSpicy Sparks LLC

Bugs and requests

Bardi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Throwing axes not registering properly
  • Game freezing or crashing on certain devices
  • Progress loss and inability to recover stars

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Endless mode or additional game modes
  • Better tutorial and onboarding
  • Ability to replay levels and earn more stars

Gladiator Imperium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bardi

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Gladiator Imperium

One-time10
  • Trident Elite$1.99
  • Greek Shield$1.99
  • Tower Shield$1.99
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  • Trident Angel$1.99
  • Round Tip$1.99
  • Sharp Tip$1.99
  • Sica$1.99
  • Trident Standard$1.99
  • Trident Poseidon$1.99
  • Weird Weapon$1.99

Questions

Is Bardi free?
Bardi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gladiator Imperium free?
Gladiator Imperium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bardi or Gladiator Imperium?
Gladiator Imperium is rated higher. Bardi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Gladiator Imperium averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bardi or Gladiator Imperium have ads?
Gladiator Imperium shows ads; Bardi does not.
Which is updated more often, Bardi or Gladiator Imperium?
Bardi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gladiator Imperium every 2 days. Most recently, Bardi was updated on November 11, 2026 and Gladiator Imperium on October 30, 2026.

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