Games like Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
by PersonaeGame Studio
Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.
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-50%$12.49Blackthorn Arena
May 19 · PersonaeGame Studio
Both: CRPG · Management · Medieval
Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!
StrategySimulationCRPGReal Time TacticsTurn-Based TacticsManagementDark FantasyExplorationMedievalSandbox👍 3,477
$14.99Gladiator Guild Manager
Jun 22 · Entertainment Forge
Both: Management · Medieval
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Auto BattlerStrategyManagementRPGTacticalStrategy RPGMedievalBuildingRogueliteTactical RPG👍 3,808
-50%$7.49Dungeon Tycoon
Sep 25 · Lunheim Studios
Both: Management · Dungeon Crawler · Fantasy
Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm! Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?
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$14.99Eslabong
Aug 24 · shirowita
Both: Management · Fantasy · Medieval
Arena combat meets mercenary club management. Recruit from a dynamic market, build your squad, and compete season after season in leagues and cups.
Early AccessAuto BattlerStrategyManagementRPGTacticalCombatCharacter CustomizationFantasyMedieval👍 1,118
-35%$19.49Age of Reforging: The Freelands
Apr 28 · PersonaeGame Studio
Both: Medieval · Fantasy
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
AdventureOpen WorldExplorationSandboxStrategyRPGParty-Based RPGMedievalFantasyRTS👍 2,297
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