Mortal Glory (v1.7.2 & ALL DLC’s)

Bloodsport, black-market shortcuts, and desperate tactical gambles define this compact fantasy roguelite. Mortal Glory casts you as the manager of an upstart gladiator squad entering a deadly annual tournament, where every victory brings prestige and every loss can permanently ruin a promising fighter. Its world has a darkly playful edge: shady merchants, suspicious strangers, celebrity recruits, and outright cheating sit alongside swords, spells, and arena spectacle. The goal is simple—survive the bracket and claim the trophy—but the route there is rarely clean.

Matches play out as turn-based tactical battles on small arenas where positioning matters as much as raw damage. You recruit fighters from different races, evaluate their individual strengths and flaws, equip them with weapons and artifacts, and build a lineup capable of handling varied opponents. Combat rewards careful use of terrain, movement, abilities, and timing, especially when a decisive attack can turn a losing fight around. Between bouts, random events and shops force difficult choices: spend resources on training, chase rare gear, gamble on an unfamiliar recruit, or take a dishonest advantage that may carry consequences.

The roguelike structure gives every campaign its own mix of gladiators, loot, encounters, and tactical problems, so success comes from adapting rather than memorizing one perfect team. Mortal Glory stands out by keeping the scale focused; it delivers the party-building tension of a tactical RPG without burying players under a sprawling campaign or endless systems. The deliberately unpredictable event design also makes failed runs entertaining, since an exciting squad can be transformed by one strange offer or disastrous arena encounter. Fans of turn-based roguelites such as Into the Breach or Darkest Dungeon, especially those who enjoy managing a fragile team under pressure, find plenty to like here, while newcomers can appreciate its approachable battles and short-run structure.