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Ludus: A Gladiator Story

A fully voiced branching narrative RPG of the Roman arena with a unique engraving and VO for every choice and outcome. Four origins, over 1,800 choices, and 19 endings. You will bleed on the sand. The only…

30 July 2026

Ludus: A Gladiator Story is an adventure, released 30 July 2026 on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Ludus: A Gladiator Story is

Ludus: A Gladiator Story was released in 2026. It is available on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

A fully voiced branching narrative RPG of the Roman arena with a unique engraving and VO for every choice and outcome. Four origins, over 1,800 choices, and 19 endings. You will bleed on the sand. The only question is whether you bleed for them, or for yourself. Every choice leaves a scar.
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How it plays

It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Ludus: A Gladiator Story launched on 30 July 2026, within three weeks of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation and Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Released around the same time: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved.

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When did Ludus: A Gladiator Story come out?
Ludus: A Gladiator Story was released on 30 July 2026 for Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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