Space Gladiators: The Hole
Released Nov 2020
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
85% positive · 161 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Space Gladiators: The Hole is explicitly described as a "prelude version" of the larger Space Gladiators game, covering only the first area ("The Hole"). The store description openly advertises what the full game will contain — more areas, more enemies, more items, and more characters — but this standalone prelude was released on November 12, 2020 as its own complete product. The developer (Blobfish) has posted no news updates of any kind since release, and there are no DLC listings or announcements of additional content for this specific title. The prelude itself launched as a finished, self-contained experience. There is no evidence of any planned content additions to this prelude release specifically.
Evidence
Store description explicitly labels this as a 'prelude version' covering only the first area of the game, with parenthetical references to what the full game will include (more areas, enemies, items, characters).
Short description reinforces that this is the prelude to Space Gladiators, a larger game — not the full product.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Blobfish
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Fight your way out of a planet prison in this 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer!
You've been captured and sent to entertain aliens as a gladiator in a faraway planet called Tartarus. You will have to advance through randomly generated biomes with deadly traps and monsters blocking your path. Choose your opponents in the arenas, beat them for items and coins and you might be able to earn your freedom!
This is a prelude version in which you'll have to escape the first area of the game called The Hole.
- Tight and fluid controls that allow you to dodge and fight enemies without taking hits - the only ceiling is your own skillset!
- Fight your way out of the first area of the game through hundreds of hand-crafted rooms. (full game: 3 areas, hundreds more rooms)
- 20+ enemies and 1 boss to beat (full game: 50+ enemies and 10 bosses)
- 140 items including pets, weapons and trinkets that unlock new abilities for your characters. Pop your heart out to heal yourself, throw meatballs or fire a laser gun. (full game: 360+ items)
- Play as the first 2 characters of the game, including the infamous space potato. (full game: 8 characters)
- Customize your runs by choosing harder paths if you're feeling confident or easier ones if you're on the brink of death. High risk, high reward.
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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