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Games like Gladiator Trainer

Below are 16 hand-picked alternatives to Gladiator Trainer for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Gladiator Trainer also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Pilgrim Adventures. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Gladiator Trainer: Rise through the ranks and lead your band of Gladiators to glory. Can you build the ultimate fighting force and a kingdom to rule all! Be careful who you trust. Becoming a Gladiator Trainer isn't easy.

2016ActionIndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDWindowsby Pilgrim Adventures
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    Sins Of The Demon RPG — Steam game cover

    Sins Of The Demon RPG

    Top pick for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    Follow the journey of Kenshi, a wandering demon hunter, and his brother, a demon cat seeking a way to return to his true form. Can they find a way to end the curse and save Lanistra?

    2016ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Labyronia RPG — Steam game cover

    Labyronia RPG

    Second-strongest match for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Once Ever After — Steam game cover

    Once Ever After

    Third-strongest match for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    Red Riding Hood wanders out of the woods... and into an infinite number of alternate dimensions twisting the classic fairy tale in countless ways.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Labyronia RPG 2 — Steam game cover

    Labyronia RPG 2

    Ranked #4 for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena — Steam game cover

    Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena

    Ranked #5 for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    "Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos — Steam game cover

    The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos

    Ranked #6 for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Overture — Steam game cover

    Overture

    Ranked #7 for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!

    2015ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game cover

    Crypt of the NecroDancer

    Ranked #8 for Gladiator Trainer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Pilgrim Adventures

Other recommendable Steam games by Pilgrim Adventures, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

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    The Deed — Steam game cover

    The Deed

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Adventure and RPG with Gladiator Trainer.

    A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.

    2015AdventureRPG0.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri — Steam game cover

    Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gladiator Trainer.

    Captain Gail Pilgrim has been flying starships since she was a kid, ferrying passengers between planets and space stations across the galaxy. She has no reason to expect that this latest trip to Alpha Centauri will be anything special, even if her passengers are a little more diverse than usual....

    2015IndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Deed: Dynasty — Steam game cover

    The Deed: Dynasty

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gladiator Trainer.

    Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

    2016IndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi — Steam game cover

    Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gladiator Trainer.

    One year after the events of Episode I, Captain Pilgrim is once again carrying a shipload of passengers between star systems. This time her guests include a mysterious priestess, a wayward youth and a robotics genius.

    2016IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol — Steam game cover

    Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gladiator Trainer.

    Locked away in the most secure prison in the galaxy, with little hope of escape, Gail Pilgrim faces the most difficult ordeals of her life. Her only hope lies in trusting those who she has come to regard as her friends.

    2016IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Space Pilgrim Episode III: Delta Pavonis — Steam game cover

    Space Pilgrim Episode III: Delta Pavonis

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gladiator Trainer.

    Still reeling from the life-changing events of the previous episode, Gail seeks out a safe haven with her father in the Delta Pavonis system. However, she soon learns that the politics of Planet Leto can be as treacherous and unpredictable as the local weather.

    2016IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena — Steam game cover

    Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Action and Indie with Gladiator Trainer.

    "Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 1 — Steam game cover

    Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 1

    Another title from Pilgrim Adventures, the studio behind Gladiator Trainer. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gladiator Trainer.

    Latona Research Station has been destroyed by unknown assailants. The only survivor is a young girl who was rescued by the Starship Quicksilver and her renowned captain.

    2017IndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gladiator Trainer

How much does Gladiator Trainer cost?
Gladiator Trainer is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gladiator Trainer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gladiator Trainer are Sins Of The Demon RPG, Labyronia RPG, Once Ever After.
Who developed Gladiator Trainer?
Gladiator Trainer was developed by Pilgrim Adventures and published by Senpai Industrial Studios.

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