Ludus

In ancient Rome, you run a gladiator school, recruiting enslaved people and training them to fight. Choose from five gladiator styles as you develop your roster.

Prepare fighters for arena contests by buying armor, weapons, and other equipment. Their training and your spending shape the school’s chances of earning money from victories.

Keep the ludus running by trading, making money, expanding facilities, and hiring staff. You also look after your family and the needs of the school’s fighters.

Players who enjoy Ludus often point to its gladiator-school premise and the appeal of managing fighters and finances. Some describe it as entertaining for a short stretch, while others find it repetitive or underdeveloped. Recurring criticisms include bugs and lost progress, difficult upkeep and money management, and limited content or rough presentation.