Choose Ludus: A Gladiator Story
Choose Ludus: A Gladiator Story if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option. Ludus: A Gladiator Story launched in 2026.
Ludus: A Gladiator Story vs Happy Project 12
Ludus: A Gladiator Story and Happy Project 12 both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Both released in 2026. 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 Happy Project 12
Choose Happy Project 12 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Happy Project 12 launched in 2026.
Both Ludus: A Gladiator Story and Happy Project 12 sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, 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
 Ludus: A Gladiator Story |  Happy Project 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | A Story Interactive | waikei |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
Ludus: A Gladiator Story vs Happy Project 12 — FAQ
- Are Ludus: A Gladiator Story and Happy Project 12 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.