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Content notice: The game story and world resolves around enslavement of the human race by a fictional demonic race. Who then force those they captured to fight each other.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Crim Ludus is a grim-dark PvPvE arena game where enslaved mages are forced to battle beneath a world ruled by demons. Fight in deadly arena matches that combine realtime grid-based movement, strategic spellcasting, and relentless monster hordes in a brutal test of positioning and survival.
Action, Indie, Strategy · 2027 · More free games
Navigate treacherous grid-based arenas as enslaved mages in Crim Ludus, where strategic spellcasting and precise movement decide your fate.
About this game
Crim Ludus is a grim-dark PvPvE arena game where enslaved mages are forced to battle beneath a world ruled by demons. Fight in deadly arena matches that combine realtime grid-based movement, strategic spellcasting, and relentless monster hordes in a brutal test of positioning and survival.
In Crim Ludus, every tile matters.
Realtime Grid-Based Combat
Movement is deliberate and tactical. Dodge incoming spells, control space, trap opponents, and outmaneuver both enemy players and invading monsters in fast-paced arena combat where positioning is often more important than raw power.
PvPvE Arena Battles
Face off in intense 1v1 battles while surviving against growing hordes of creatures that threaten everyone in the arena. Use the chaos to your advantage, lure enemies into danger, or survive long enough to become the last mage standing.
Offline Horde Mode
Train your skills in a standalone Horde mode inspired by the final battles fought before humanity was driven underground. Survive escalating waves of monsters, choose powerful upgrades between rounds, and endure increasingly deadly demonic assaults.
Unlockable Skins & Challenges
Complete challenges and prove your mastery in the arena to unlock cosmetic rewards. Earn visual upgrades through your accomplishments as you carve your legacy beneath a world ruled by demons.
Dark Fantasy World
Enter a shattered world ruled by demons, where enslaved mages are forced into gladiatorial combat for entertainment. Explore grim-dark arenas filled with lava, ruins, occult imagery, and the remains of fallen civilizations.
Strategic Spellcasting
Master a growing arsenal of spells and abilities designed around area control, timing, and tactical decision-making. Every fight becomes a battle of prediction, positioning, and survival.
Key Features
Realtime grid-based movement and combat
Competitive 1v1 PvPvE arena battles
Offline Horde survival mode
Unlockable skins earned through challenges and gameplay
Tactical spellcasting and positioning-focused combat
Grim-dark fantasy atmosphere
Dynamic monster hordes that impact every match
Top-down arena gameplay inspired by classic RPGs and retro PvP games
The cunning prevail.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: N/A
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i9
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: N/A
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Playtest Extened until 8/25
Join the OathfallenTo make up for the previous invite issues, the Crim Ludus Playtest has been extended through 8/25. For the final day of the playtest, I’ve also enabled the Oathfall Horde map!In Oathfall, you’ll face increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Each wave, you’ll choose which challenges you want to take on in exchange for rewards, including additional survival item spawns, equipment, and spell upgrades.Good luck, Challengers, and may you keep your oaths.For a better chance of getting into this and future playtest, please sign-up through players.gg. Crim Ludus Playtest Sign-upRead full article on Community Announcements (HawkVisionGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Join the Crim Ludus August Playtest
Welcome Challengers! We're opening up a limited Crim Ludus Playtest from August 21–23!This is an early look at the game, and we're looking for feedback on the core gameplay, balance, and overall direction of the project as development continues.The playtest will include a partially completed tutorial, along with Player vs. Player and Player vs. Bot matches in Agony Halls—an entry level arena where you'll battle through hordes of skeletons and prisoners while trying to defeat your rival.Choose between the Mage and Druid, learn their abilities, and fight for your place as a champion of Crim Ludus.This is an early-development build, so expect some rough edges, unfinished content, and the occasional bug. Play around, experiment, break things, and let us know what you think.The arena awaits.Improve your chances to get in by signing-up through first look here: https://crim-ludus.firstlook.ggRead full article on Community Announcements (HawkVisionGames)
