Choose I, Gladiator
Choose I, Gladiator if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. I, Gladiator launched in 2015.
I, Gladiator vs Ludus
I, Gladiator and Ludus both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. I, Gladiator (2015) is 5 years older than Ludus (2020). I, Gladiator scores higher on Steam reviews (55.3% positive) than Ludus (48% 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 Ludus
Choose Ludus if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ludus launched in 2020.
Both I, Gladiator and Ludus sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 I, Gladiator |  Ludus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.3% positive (38 reviews) | 48% positive (98 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Monkeys | Cheesecake Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- I, Gladiator (2015) is 5 years older than Ludus (2020).
- I, Gladiator scores higher on Steam reviews (55.3% positive) than Ludus (48% positive).
- I, Gladiator is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ludus (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
I, Gladiator vs Ludus — FAQ
- Should I play I, Gladiator or Ludus first?
- If you want chronology, I, Gladiator (2015) came out before Ludus (2020). 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 I, Gladiator and Ludus similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Ludus have multiplayer like I, Gladiator?
- No. I, Gladiator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Ludus is listed as single-player only.