Game
Early Access App 4088670
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator
Contec Games · released Jul 21, 2026
Become a Lanista and build the ultimate Ludus in a living Roman management sim. Recruit, train and equip gladiators, set tactics and watch brutal 3D arena battles where defeat can be fatal. Climb 7 divisions among 112 Ludi, alone or with friends managing rival clubs in a shared multiplayer campaign.
Price
$24.99
US store
Reviews
82%
685 · Very Positive
Playing now
42
sampled 9h ago
24h peak
42
all-time seen 42
Followers
5,052
21h ago
Owners (est.)
~20.6K
10.3K – 32.9K
YouTube activity
1
videos · 30 d27
creators78.1K
views · 1 yTwitch activity
1
avg viewers · 30 d53
hours watched · 30 d3
streamers · 30 dProduct info
from Steam's PICS · read 1h ago- Change number
- 40,923,235 · seen 1h ago
- Public build
- 26,650,903 · Nov 13, 2026 (1h ago)
- Operating systems
- windows
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Install size
- 15 GB · 5.6 GB download
- Install folder
Ludus Magnatus Gladiator Manager Simulator- Controller support
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- Release state
- released
- Community
- hub
Steam Deck
PlayableTested Aug 5, 2026 on build 24,522,887
- !Default controller config not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller config fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Branches · 1
every build Steam serves for this app| Branch | Build | Updated | Description |
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| public | 26,650,903 | Nov 13, 2026 · 1h ago |
Build history
every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)| Build | Branch | Released | First seen |
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| 26,650,903 | public | Nov 13, 2026 17:28 | 1h ago |
| 26,496,694 | public | Nov 6, 2026 22:57 | 3d ago |
Depots · 1
content of the public branch| Depot | Name | OS | Language | DLC / shared | Size | Download | Manifest |
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| 4088671 | windows 64-bit | 15 GB | 5.6 GB | 7275199942336756011 |
Launch options · 1
| Executable | OS | Description |
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Ludus Magnatus Gladiator Manager Simulator.exe |
windows 64-bit |
Languages · 14
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
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| Danish | ✓ | — | — |
| French | ✓ | — | — |
| German | ✓ | — | — |
| Polish | ✓ | — | — |
| English | ✓ | ✓ | — |
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| Simplified Chinese | ✓ | — | — |
| Portuguese - Brazil | ✓ | — | — |
| Ukrainian | ✓ | — | — |
Packages · 1
all packages| Sub | Name | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1433193 | Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator | Store or CD key | $24.99 |
Bundles · 1
all bundles| Bundle | Games | Bundle discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominus Gladiatus x Ludus Magnatus | 2 | -10% | $36.88 |
Change numbers
all changes#40,923,235 · 1h ago
Updates · patch notes
Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
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| Nov 6, 2026 | Patch 0.97.3 is out! Salvete, great citizens of Rome!I know I wrote in the last patch notes that I’d focus solely on new content, but I got a bit carried away optimizing the game and ended up doing a whole lot of that! It should give you all a smoother experience, better performance, and even faster loading times.But that’s far from the only thing in this update, so without further ado, here are the patch notes:New fe |
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| Oct 21, 2026 | Patch 0.97.2 is out! Salvēte, Lanistas! Today I have yet another update for you all, and this one might not, on the surface, seem like all that much, but I saw all the comments & reviews about loading times being slow and of course also experienced it myself.So therefore, I essentially just "locked in" and did nothing but optimize a lot of old code, obsolete and duplicate calls and whatnot. And I am very happy to shar |
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| Oct 19, 2026 | Patch 0.97.1 is out now! Salvete, Lanistas! This update continues the game’s major visual overhaul, and I’m proud of how much its look and feel have improved.I also want to acknowledge that limiting takedown credit to the gladiator who landed the final hit was a mistake. That change has now been reversed, so assists once again grant Fame.Also, if you haven’t already, it would mean a lot to me if you could take a moment to |
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| Oct 14, 2026 | Patch 0.97 is out! Salvete, Lanistas! I’m very pleased to present this latest update, which brings a lot of improvements to almost every area of the game. I especially want to highlight the major visual overhaul of the arenas, which really elevates the game’s look and feel. I’m also pleased to share a major rework of dual wielding, which now lets you combine any two one-handed weapons!For players looking for an addi |
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| Sep 28, 2026 | Patch 0.96.1 is out now! Salvete, Lanistas!While I’m working on some bigger, exciting additions, many of you have been busy reporting bugs, suggesting quality-of-life improvements, and pointing out missing translations. I didn’t want to keep you waiting for these fixes, so I’ve put together an update to address them.So, without further ado, here are the patch notes for 0.96.1!Save SystemReworked the save system with autom |
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| Sep 14, 2026 | Update 0.96B & C Fixed a critical Networking issue Improved club selection syncing in Multiplayer Fixed the Confirm selection button not dissapearing correctly in PregameSelection for PVP matches Added new "Downloading save" window with progress when joining an existing Multiplayer game Fixed weapon position of the new spear animations |
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| Sep 13, 2026 | Patch 0.96 is out now! Salvete, Lanistas! Today, I have another update packed with exciting additions for you to enjoy! :)Before we get to the patch notes, I want to clear up something important. With version 0.96 now out, you might understandably think the game is approaching a full 1.0 release.To be completely transparent, I didn’t plan the version numbering as carefully as I should have. Even if we reach “1.0” in the |
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| Sep 3, 2026 | Patch 0.95 is out now! Salvēte dear Roman Citizens! I know this update has taken a little longer than expected, but the new World View required me to rework quite a few of the game’s underlying systems. The positive side of this is that the way Gladiators, Lanistas and Doctores are handled is now much more modular, which also opens the door for potential future systems such as transfers between Ludi and much more. I als |
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| Aug 15, 2026 | Patch 0.94.3 is live! Salvēte Esteemed Roman Citizens!I had initially planned to wait and release a much bigger update, but some of the new features I’m currently working on are rather extensive and need a bit more time. So I figured I would instead release a smaller, but still significant, update with everything that is already ready for you all.Patch 0.94.3 Patch NotesAdded Twitch Integration! Gladiators in the Ludus |
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| Aug 10, 2026 | Patch 0.94.2A Minor patch to fix 2 bugs and improves the png syncing :) Fixed a rare bug that could make AI get duplicate Gladiators Fixed an issue that would make players wait 30 seconds if rejoining a game Improved custom uploaded PNG syncing for Multiplayer further |
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| Aug 9, 2026 | Patch 0.94.2 Did a full library rebuild as Kaspersky antivirus was suddenly flagging the assembly.dll as containing adwareImportant: KasperSky has in the meantime gotten back to me and confirmed they falsely flagged it from their end and it will be fixed Added new shields for the praetorian guard Another attempt at fixing custom uploaded banners/badges for Multiplayer |
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| Aug 7, 2026 | Patch 0.94 is out! Salvēte Lanistas!You asked for it - so I delivered!I’m incredibly excited to announce that Ludus Magnatus now features a brand-new Ludus Designer, allowing you to finally create the Ludus of your dreams with the name, colours, banner, and overall look exactly how you want it.This update is fully compatible with your existing saves, but with the amount of new content, balancing changes, and improve |
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| Aug 2, 2026 | Patch 0.93.2C is out now! Salvēte Lanistas!Work on the new content begins tomorrow! :) In the meantime, however, I happened to fix quite a few bugs that I did not want to leave waiting for another update.So, without further ado, here are the patch notes:On Hard and Very Hard difficulties, the AI will now place a stronger priority on purchasing equipment instead of spending its denarii on Ludus upgrades.Fixed an issue that |
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| Jul 31, 2026 | 0.93.2B Small update that fixes a bunch of important bugs before the weekend :) Improved how AI manages equipment in long running games Fixed Gladiator customization not syncing correctly in Multiplayer games Fixed the End of season window wrongly using the placeholder text for translations Fixed a minor issue with targetting for combat Enjoy the weekend everyone! |
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| Jul 30, 2026 | Patch 0.93.2 is live now! Salvēte Lanistas!May your Ludi flourish, and may your Gladiators look fabulous while claiming victory in the Arena! At the very least, you can now give them a fresh haircut so they look the part!Patch NotesAdded the ability to customize your Gladiators’ hair and beards. This can be done by inviting the Barber through a Ludus Decision and is available in both singleplayer and multiplayer.Added the |
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| Jul 29, 2026 | Patch 0.93.1 is now live! Another day - Another patch! This patch focuses primarily on improving multiplayer stability, while also adding an option to disable the ageing system for players who prefer to play without it :) Patch NotesAdded an option to disable the ageing system when starting a new game.Multiplayer chat history will no longer reset after returning from a match.Overhauled how multiplayer data is synchronized |
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| Jul 28, 2026 | Update 0.93.0 is out now! Salvēte great Roman Citizens! Today I have quite an update for you which adds a lot of improvements, QOL and Bugfixes to the game.I saw the feedback in the forums that the game needed more balancing / provide a bigger challenge for mid and lategame to prevent the player from snowballing as much. The new Gladiator ageing system is a first step in that direction, as now keeping your gladiators forev |
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| Jul 26, 2026 | Patch 0.92.7 is out + Price decrease for certain regions Salvēte Lanistas! Another day, Another update and another all-time concurrent record has been broken. No less than 1117 of you are playing the game right now which honestly I wouldn't even had dared dreamt about a week ago! Thank you a million times for this, I promise I will do everything I can to make this game as good as it can possible be!As for the update, I actually was planning to wait and |
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| Jul 26, 2026 | Patch 0.92.6 is out now! Salvēte great citizens of Rome!I know I am 100% repeating myself here, but earlier today the game hit a new all-time peak of no less than 931 concurrent players! This is honestly surreal for me and I am really grateful for the level of support so many of you are showing! And now without further ado, lets move on to the reason why you are reading this ;) Patch notes for today are as follows: Fixed |
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| Jul 25, 2026 | Patch 0.92.5 is now live! Salvēte Lanistas!A couple of hours ago a new all-time peak of 748 concurrent players was achieved. Amazing to see so many of you around in the stands!For the ones of you that read the patch notes for version 0.92.4 you might recall I mentioned that the AI is not cheating even though a lot of you kept reporting that it heavily felt like that. Well, turns out you were right and due to the user Arcad |
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