Blackthorn Arena on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!

Blackthorn Arena is a strategy, simulation and crpg game developed by PersonaeGame Studio and published by Light Up Games.
Released on May 19th 2020 is available only on Windows in 10 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian and Korean.

It has received 3,779 reviews of which 2,601 were positive and 1,178 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam.


The Steam community has classified Blackthorn Arena into these genres:

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at Blackthorn Arena through various videos and screenshots.

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz) / AMD FX-6300 X6 (3.5 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Nov. 2024
best gladiator/arena based game around. player has to be a veteran to really dive deeper into it and see what it has to offer. would love to see a more storytelling version in the sequel. The DS is amazing, so is the game loop and engine. Just needs a strong storyline with VOs, and its a made franchise.
Expand the review
Aug. 2024
Buggy, looks like ass, has horrible pathing where apparently you can't shoot arrows over a trap that isn't interrupting anything. Some fights can go horribly wrong or well if you save-scum enough times. Verdict: I love it. As a Gladiator management game it's pretty fun - and this one feels nice and indie. Endless replayabiliity and a bunch of different builds to mess around with. Also you can make your gladiators all thiccy as heck which is hilarious. Sometimes it's the somewhat unfinished products that you stay up playing until like 4am for some reason and this is one of them
Expand the review
Aug. 2024
What can I say, its buggy and incomplete, but its actually pretty enjoyable if you can get past that. Have played, uninstalled, and reinstalled multiple times. Worth a shot.
Expand the review
Aug. 2024
This game is complete. This is the finished product. Bugs and all, there does not appear to be anymore support for the game! So how can I recommend this game? It is fun, I sunk my fair share of hours into the game, bought the DLC (which I am less inclined to recommend) and have recently downloaded it again. There are a couple decent games in the gladiator style genre. This game is on par or better then those as they all have bugs, quirks and kinks in them. It is that simple if you think $1 or less per hour of game play is worth your investment give it a try, if you're looking for a 5000 hour game for the price of a cup of coffee, this isn't it.
Expand the review
July 2024
cool game. just if you a beginner dont start from normal go one difficulty down until u get a lil gear because level scales is cray right after first fight
Expand the review

Similar games

View all

United Penguin Kingdom

A city-building game where you build a penguin settlement and satisfy the various needs of your penguins while dealing with seals and killer whales. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, become the king, and lead the United Penguin Kingdom.

Similarity 66%
Price 14.79€
Rating 7.2
Release 09 Mar 2024

Settlements Rising

Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.

Similarity 60%
Price 18.49€
Rating 7.9
Release 20 Jan 2025

Parking Tycoon: Business Simulator

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of car parking management? Step into the shoes of a visionary entrepreneur and become the ultimate Parking Lot Tycoon! Take Charge and embark on a thrilling journey of strategy, expansion, and success.

Similarity 59%
Price 12.79€
Rating 6.7
Release 03 Nov 2023

Territory: Farming and Fighting

From a small village of a dozen people to a small kingdom of thousands of people. Arrange for residents to work, gathering, fishing and hunting, farming and mining, processing and manufacturing. Trade, accumulate supplies, increase your strength, and fight evil forces and monsters.

Similarity 57%
Price 10.79€
Rating 8.1
Release 11 Jan 2023

Blackthorn Arena: Reforged

Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.

Similarity 56%
Price -35% 15.92€
Rating 6.7
Release 02 Nov 2024

Gold Mining Simulator

Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.

Similarity 52%
Price 19.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 13 Oct 2017

Grim Realms

A dark fantasy colony sim - will your colony end the Dread Storm and redeem mankind, or will they harness the dark powers for themselves? Guide your villagers as they struggle to stay alive in a world overrun by the undead.

Similarity 51%
Price 14.79€
Rating 7.4
Release 16 Mar 2024

Stronghold: Warlords

Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!

Similarity 51%
Price -83% 5.78€
Rating 6.4
Release 09 Mar 2021

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.

Similarity 51%
Price -81% 2.38€
Rating 8.6
Release -

Oxygen

Oxygen is a survival city builder. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and more importantly keep the Oxygen Center running!

Similarity 51%
Price -34% 9.83€
Rating 7.1
Release 07 Apr 2023

Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master

A dungeon in danger ! Build, manage, and defend your tower in the satirical heroic fantasy universe of Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. From a shaky establishment to an infamous lair!

Similarity 51%
Price -96% 1.00€
Rating 7.0
Release 15 Nov 2023

TFM: The First Men

An open-world colony sim based on stories of the first men. Infinite possibilities await your very own Adam and Eve as they embark on a generation-spanning adventure. How will you shape their future?

Similarity 50%
Price 24.50€
Rating 6.1
Release 02 Nov 2022

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates
Steam data 01 April 2025 07:13
SteamSpy data 01 April 2025 18:57
Steam price 08 April 2025 12:25
Steam reviews 07 April 2025 20:05

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Blackthorn Arena, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Blackthorn Arena
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of Blackthorn Arena concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Blackthorn Arena compatibility
Blackthorn Arena
6.7
2,601
1,178
Online players
0
Developer
PersonaeGame Studio
Publisher
Light Up Games
Release 19 May 2020
Platforms