Choose Gladia
Choose Gladia if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gladia launched in 2022.
Gladia vs Gladiator: about to die
Gladia and Gladiator: about to die both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Gladiator: about to die (2021) is 1 year older than Gladia (2022). Gladiator: about to die scores higher on Steam reviews (45.5% positive) than Gladia (30% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gladiator: about to die
Choose Gladiator: about to die if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Early Access experience. Gladiator: about to die launched in 2021.
Both Gladia and Gladiator: about to die sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Gladia |  Gladiator: about to die | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 30% positive (10 reviews) | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Whoisthis | Pabstein Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gladiator: about to die (2021) is 1 year older than Gladia (2022).
- Gladiator: about to die scores higher on Steam reviews (45.5% positive) than Gladia (30% positive).
- Gladia is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Gladiator: about to die (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Gladia vs Gladiator: about to die — FAQ
- Should I play Gladia or Gladiator: about to die first?
- If you want chronology, Gladiator: about to die (2021) came out before Gladia (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Gladia and Gladiator: about to die similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.