# Gladiator Manager

> Level up. Dominate the arena.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1670358723](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1670358723)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1670358723`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rene Slump
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (258 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2023-06-13
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gladiator-manager/id1670358723)
- **Website:** [https://renegade.games](https://renegade.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://rawne.github.io/gm-website/privacy-policy](https://rawne.github.io/gm-website/privacy-policy)

## Description

Gladiator Manager is a turn-based management sim set in ancient Rome where you hire, train, and command gladiators to dominate the arena. Manage injuries, develop skills, balance egos, and navigate a corrupt system of intrigue and betrayal. The game emphasizes tactical auto-battles and smart decisions over reflexes. Free to play with optional gem purchases, no ads, and no pay-to-win.

Win matches to gain influence, unlock gear, and enter tougher tournaments. Customize gear, techniques, traits, and loyalty; expand your estate and influence; complete quests, survive raids, and make hard calls. Earn gems to unlock new weapons, buildings, and features. Connect with thousands of lanistas on Discord for tips and tactics.

## Rankings

- #97,546 — Overall
- #90 — manage

## Review summary

Players praise Gladiator Manager on iOS for being fun, addictive, and deeply strategic with a unique gladiator-management premise and strong potential. However, reviews consistently note issues: iOS lags behind Android with missing features; the game can feel punishing due to constant negative events and rebellions; bugs and data loss raise reliability concerns; economic balance makes gold and upgrades hard; and some find the content repetitive. Overall, it's highly enjoyed when it runs smoothly, but progress and parity updates are key for broader approval.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive gameplay that many players describe as a great time sink.
- Deep gladiator-management with strategic depth and multiple ways to play.
- Strong long-term potential and a hidden gem feel among mobile strategy games.
- Supportive developer effort and ongoing updates to add Android-like features on iOS.
- Engaging events with an authentic gladiator atmosphere that keep players coming back.

### Cons

- iOS lags behind Android with missing features and content parity.
- Progression can feel punishing due to constant negative events and rebellions.
- Bugs, crashes, and data losses (including failed restores of purchases) undermine reliability.
- Gold economy and upgrades are hard to secure; obtaining strong gladiators is grindy.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and slow to see new content compared to Android.

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