Rank 01Why this
Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like Space Gladiators.
- $0.98 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2020
Games like Space Gladiators
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Space Gladiators also play
The closest matches to Space Gladiators: Lost Potato, Space Gladiators: The Hole, Eyes in the Dark, Spelunky 2, and Doomsday Hunters. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- Free
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Side Scroller, like Space Gladiators.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
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Spelunky 2
Why this: Same intense mood as Space Gladiators.
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Dungreed
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Dungeon Crawler, like Space Gladiators.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Blobfish
- Price: $4.94−67%checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 169 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Goofy art hides brutal difficulty
- High replayability with 110 unlocks
- Item synergies create explosive power spikes
- Challenging
- Funny
- Intense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Space Gladiators
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Binding of Isaac
Why this: Same challenging mood as Space Gladiators.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Same intense mood as Space Gladiators.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Space Gladiators at current Steam store prices.
Caveblazers
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like Space Gladiators.
Cursed to Golf
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Dungeon Crawler, like Space Gladiators.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Eyes in the Dark
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Side Scroller, like Space Gladiators.
Spelunky 2
Why this: Same intense mood as Space Gladiators.
Doomsday Hunters
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like Space Gladiators.
Dungreed
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Dungeon Crawler, like Space Gladiators.
About Space Gladiators
The closest matches to Space Gladiators: Lost Potato, Space Gladiators: The Hole, Eyes in the Dark, Spelunky 2, and Doomsday Hunters. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Space Gladiators is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lost Potato, Space Gladiators: The Hole and Eyes in the Dark — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, funny and intense, and single out its character specific playstyles and procedural enemy boss variety. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Space Gladiators: Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Is Space Gladiators worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 169 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 67% off, now $4.94 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Goofy art hides brutal difficulty
- High replayability with 110 unlocks
- Item synergies create explosive power spikes
- Living potato character is a standout
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's okay. My main issue is there is no way to save mid run and continue later. I guess I should have done my research beforehand. The Dev did say it was on his "to do list" but I guess he just abandoned the game instead and moved on.”
“It feels bad giving this game a thumbs down, but the items are just horrific. I feel like 80% of all times, I am not happy with the items I get. They dont fit my build, they are just plain weak, the have a decent effect but a massive…”
People who play it also play: Lost Potato, Space Gladiators: The Hole, Eyes in the Dark
Frequently asked about Space Gladiators
Can I run it?
Does Space Gladiators run on Steam Deck?
Space Gladiators is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Space Gladiators cost?
Space Gladiators is listed on Steam at 4.94 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Space Gladiators?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Gladiators are Lost Potato, Space Gladiators: The Hole, Eyes in the Dark.
Who developed Space Gladiators?
Space Gladiators was developed by Blobfish.