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Fixed a bug where blood upgrades was locked in endless mode. Happy new years!
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GLADIUM
Also known as GLADIUM, g, gladium
Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.
Last update
10 Jun 2026
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Update history
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18 updates
July 2021
- Continue bug patchv 1.1.2 Fixed a bug where the continue button wouldn't appear after beating a boss. Fixed decapitating heads in pits. Polished the Pugios downward hit box. Removed blood reward from mini bosses.
- Version 1.1.1 Improved game performance with crowd. Improved game performance with blood. Still investigating further optimization. Fixed a bug where the score wouldn't show in Endless Mode. Reduced time Retiarius needs…Patch notes
- Gladium 1.1 is here! Thanks for all the great feedback from the 1.0 launch! I have made a lot of changes to the core gameplay with some new additions as well. Featuring: A new game mode as well as an update to the curre…Patch notes
June 2021
- Gladium 1.0 is finally here along with the Steam Summer Sale! Featuring: The Last Boss, Titos The Champion! Brand new weapons: The Securis and Caestus New Helmets to unlock: Centurion, Corinthian and Elite helmets New S…Patch notes
January 2021
- This new update features: 3 new blood perks Cyclone Giving you the ability to deal damage around you at the cost of higher Blood Power required. Focus Making you not lose Blood Power when hit at the cost of higher Blood…Patch notes
December 2020
- The new update features: A New Boss Fight Lucar, The Legion! Combat overhaul Even more satisfying gladiator combat! Normal mode changes Even more enemies as you progress the game. Endless mode changes Restore health aft…Patch notes
October 2020
- Hotfix 0.8.0.2Hotfix 0.8.0.2 Fixed an issue where your save files can be softlocked after a bossfight. Changed some light effects in the hub. Lowered the prices for some armour pieces. If your game became softlocked, locate your save…
September 2020
- The Elite Gladiators UpdateFace the shackled veteran deserters of the Roman Legion as Elite Gladiators! These fighters are trained in many different combat styles and must be defeated if any wish to challenge the champions of the arena. Featuring…
May 2020
- Featuring: A New Boss Fight The Twin Champions, Brutus and Arrius! Contracts The crowd and nobles are willing to pay good coin to see a spectacle. Two brand new weapons Culter, the shortsword and Hasta, the longspear. A…Patch notes
March 2020
- Hail Gladiators! This update focuses on important features that will greatly enhance the experience of the game now and in the updates to come. Featuring: Save slots! - 3 slots to utilize with a delete option. A new NPC…Patch notes
February 2020
- Hail Gladiators! Spread the word and leave a review! I want the arena filled with as much blood as possible! As gratitude for you wanting to play the game now, I have included a 10% discount. Going forward Straight away…Patch notes
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Achievements
Community progression
Top picks from 33 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Victor!Achieve your first victory in the Arena.91.8%
- Flawless Victory!Achieve victory in the Arena without taking any damage.73.0%
- Crowd PleaserComplete one contract.69.4%
- Pit InitiateGet a victory in the pits.56.9%
- Triple KillKill three enemies with one blow.54.5%
- Aetius, The First SpearDefeat Aetius.41.2%