Fighting

Space Gladiators

Single Player

2019

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 22, 2019

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingPlatformRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieArcade

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchAndroidiOS

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About this game

Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of prisoners fighting their way out of an alien planet.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast, responsive combat built around learning enemy patterns.
Run-based structure encourages different builds across repeated attempts.
Hand-drawn art direction uses colorful visuals for an eccentric setting.
Varied weapons, items, and characters support different playstyles.
Challenging progression includes gradual character and upgrade unlocks.

Cons

Random weapon and upgrade drops can make runs uneven.
Later runs revisit familiar room layouts and objectives.
Damage spikes make difficult encounters more likely to end runs.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Fighting

Space Gladiators

Single Player

2019

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 22, 2019

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingPlatformRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieArcade

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

Show all 6 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchAndroidiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of prisoners fighting their way out of an alien planet.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast, responsive combat built around learning enemy patterns.
Run-based structure encourages different builds across repeated attempts.
Hand-drawn art direction uses colorful visuals for an eccentric setting.
Varied weapons, items, and characters support different playstyles.
Challenging progression includes gradual character and upgrade unlocks.

Cons

Random weapon and upgrade drops can make runs uneven.
Later runs revisit familiar room layouts and objectives.
Damage spikes make difficult encounters more likely to end runs.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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1 wildcard pick included — a deliberate change of pace, with the reason shown on the card.

Strong match

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Strong match

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Play through repeated runs; Jump through platforming challenges

Strong match

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Play through repeated runs; Action combat

Strong match

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Why it matches

Play through repeated runs; Jump through platforming challenges

WildcardStrong match

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🎲Why this wildcard

Play through repeated runs; Jump through platforming challenges
Worth exploring for: fast-paced shooting

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