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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

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.

82%
Very Positive
DeveloperProxy Studios
PublisherSlitherine Ltd.
Release DateJul 12, 2018
$39.99
Peak Players11.1K
Metacritic71
PlatformsWindows · Linux
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a combat-focused 4X strategy game that successfully captures the grimdark atmosphere of the franchise through addictive and deep tactical gameplay. While highly replayable for strategy enthusiasts, the experience is significantly hindered by an aggressive DLC model that many players feel leaves the base game hollow.

Pros

  • Deeply addictive and replayable tactical strategy gameplay that focuses on warfare.90%
  • Excellent realization of the Warhammer 40,000 atmosphere and tone.85%
  • Streamlined 4X mechanics that remove complex diplomacy in favor of pure combat.70%
  • Strong longevity for dedicated players, often resulting in hundreds of hours of playtime.80%
  • Engaging multiplayer and co-op modes for playing with or against friends.60%

Cons

  • Aggressive and expensive DLC policy that locks many factions and units behind additional paywalls.95%
  • The base game feels sparse and lacking in content without purchasing multiple expansions.90%
  • Unbalanced or uninteresting AI behavior when playing solo against bots.60%
  • Technical issues including audio bugs and recent concerns regarding always-online requirements.50%
  • Visual presentation and graphics are considered dated or unappealing by some users.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The early game features aggressive neutral wildlife that significantly dictates the pace of exploration.
  • Some players consider it the best strategy title in the series since the original Dawn of War.
  • Recent updates have sparked community backlash regarding offline playability and Steam Deck compatibility.
Confidence: 86%
Based on the 73 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 19, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
620
Peak · last 90 days
1.6K
All-time peak
11.1K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$3.99since Jan 10, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
83%
All-time positive
82%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews18.9K
Positive: 15.4K (82%)Negative: 3.4K (18%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

116h

Avg Playtime at Review

59%

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