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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

Developers: Proxy Studios
Publishers: Slitherine Ltd.
Release Date: Jul 12, 2018
Price (USD): $39.99
Current Players: 701

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(82%)
unique factions
engaging combat
rich lore
immersive graphics
Warhammer 40K essence
DLC expensive
AI performance
combat focus
lacks diplomacy
predatory DLC
content locked
game crashes
UI problems
lack of depth
The general sentiment about the game is that it successfully captures the essence of Warhammer 40K strategy in a way that's engaging for fans of the franchise. Many players enjoy the unique factions and their combat-focused gameplay while appreciating the rich lore and immersive graphics. However, a significant frustration comes from the predatory DLC model, which locks substantial game content behind a paywall, making the complete experience prohibitively expensive for some. Technical issues, such as frequent crashes and UI problems, also detract from the overall experience. While the core mechanics are praised, the lack of depth in strategy elements and absence of diplomacy are noted as critical areas that leave some players seeking more traditional 4X gameplay features.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a unique blend of Warhammer 40K and Civilization, focusing primarily on combat strategies.
  • Each faction in the game is uniquely designed, with distinct mechanics and playstyles, adding variety to gameplay.
  • Graphics and the Warhammer 40k universe setting are praised for their depth and attractiveness, enhancing immersion.
  • Many players find the combat mechanics engaging and appreciate the absence of diplomacy, aligning with the Warhammer 40k lore.

    • Negative Points

  • The game utilizes a predatory DLC model, with significant content locked behind costly paywalls, frustrating many players.
  • Technical issues are prominent, including frequent game crashes and poor UI scaling on high-resolution displays.
  • The game lacks depth in its strategy elements, specifically in resource management and city building, which feels oversimplified.

    • Mixed Points

  • There is a recurring sentiment that while the base game is enjoyable, it feels incomplete without DLCs but buying all DLC at full price is viewed as excessively expensive.
  • Opinions on the AI performance are mixed, with some finding it robust and challenging, while others criticize it for cheating and being overly aggressive towards players.

    • Common Themes

  • The DLC pricing and models are a major concern, frequently highlighted across reviews as damaging to the game's accessibility and perceived fairness.
  • There is a strong appreciation for the game's faithful adaptation of Warhammer 40k lore and atmosphere.
  • The game's focus on combat at the expense of other traditional 4X elements like diplomacy and trade divides player opinion.
    • Updated 5/23/2025, 12:00:51 AM UTC
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