Single-player games like I, Gladiator
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to I, Gladiator, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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We Who Are About To Die
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with I, Gladiator.
Fight & strategize your way through spectacles and arenas - rise from lowly slave to Grand Champion and earn your freedom. Or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and a unique physics simulated combat system. To those who are about to die, I salute you!
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Lords of the Fallen
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with I, Gladiator.
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
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Ryse: Son of Rome
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with I, Gladiator.
“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.
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Volgarr the Viking
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with I, Gladiator.
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
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Wulverblade
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with I, Gladiator.
Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.
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Dolmen
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with I, Gladiator.
Dolmen is a terrifying new action RPG that combines futuristic Sci-Fi and Cosmic Horror elements. Will your timeline be erased or will you defeat your enemies to survive and fulfil your mission?
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ARENA an Age of Barbarians story
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with I, Gladiator.
A non-stop action game, completely skill based. Immerse yourself into an incredible adventure in a world inspired by the 80s’ Sword & Sorcery fantasy. Frantic action, brutal fighting, monsters, romance, and plenty of Heavy Metal rhythms.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with I, Gladiator.
An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
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Borderlands 2
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with I, Gladiator.
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
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Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
Single-player alternative to I, Gladiator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with I, Gladiator.
Battle up to five friends online in this over-the-top vehicular mayhem racer!