Choose The Age of Decadence
Choose The Age of Decadence if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,369 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Age of Decadence vs Gladiators and Glory
The Age of Decadence and Gladiators and Glory both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. The Age of Decadence (2015) is 8 years older than Gladiators and Glory (2023). Gladiators and Glory scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than The Age of Decadence (80.3% 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 Gladiators and Glory
Choose Gladiators and Glory if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gladiators and Glory launched in 2023.
Both The Age of Decadence and Gladiators and Glory sit in Indie and RPG 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
 The Age of Decadence |  Gladiators and Glory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (2,369 reviews) | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iron Tower Studio | Oguz Kemerli |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Age of Decadence (2015) is 8 years older than Gladiators and Glory (2023).
- Gladiators and Glory scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than The Age of Decadence (80.3% positive).
- Gladiators and Glory is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than The Age of Decadence (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Age of Decadence is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gladiators and Glory has no Deck rating yet.
The Age of Decadence vs Gladiators and Glory — FAQ
- Should I play The Age of Decadence or Gladiators and Glory first?
- If you want chronology, The Age of Decadence (2015) came out before Gladiators and Glory (2023). 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 The Age of Decadence and Gladiators and Glory similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.
- Does The Age of Decadence run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Age of Decadence is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gladiators and Glory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.