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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 37 games similar to Gladiator Guild Manager down to the 7 that fit the “Medieval” category. The Banner Saga 3, Darkest Dungeon® and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gladiator Guild Manager.

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Within the “Medieval” category, the closest game to Gladiator Guild Manager is The Banner Saga 3 — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Darkest Dungeon® and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) follow close behind.

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The best games with a medieval setting like Gladiator Guild Manager

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gladiator Guild Manager. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Banner Saga 3
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gladiator Guild Manager.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting81Visuals55
#2Darkest Dungeon®
Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyMedieval
Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Gladiator Guild Manager: progression and visuals.

It predates Gladiator Guild Manager by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting69Progression0
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

It predates Gladiator Guild Manager by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting72
King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74
Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.

Where it drifts furthest from Gladiator Guild Manager: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gladiator Guild Manager.

It predates Gladiator Guild Manager by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting81Visuals45
Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalMedievalFantasyCasual
Steam👍 53%· 262MC48
Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts is the successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics. Experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island as well as a strategic combat system, where your party members are controlled simultaneously.

Where it drifts furthest from Gladiator Guild Manager: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Gladiator Guild Manager.

It predates Gladiator Guild Manager by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting80Progression0
Kingdom Rush  - Tower Defense
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalMedievalFantasyMelee
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38
Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Gladiator Guild Manager: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Setting73Visuals0
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalMedievalFantasyMelee
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38
Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Gladiator Guild Manager: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Setting73Visuals0

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