Heart of Battle: Gladiator Romance in a Text-Based Arena

8/31/2026, 10:05:06 PM

Release date: 8/18/2022

Tags: #rpg #choose-your-own-adventure #interactive-fiction #text-based #first-person #historical #romance #martial-arts

User Reviews

Score: 86%Positive
Review Count: 22 reviews
Fetched At: 8/31/2026, 10:05:06 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 800 (JPY)

Steam JP

$6.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 800
Global Price: $6.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 800Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 1 Sept 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/31/2026, 10:00:22 PM

Key highlight

Fight for love as a gladiator in Heart of Battle, a 220,000-word text-based interactive RPG set in a historical arena. Make choices that shape your destiny and influence public opinion.

Who this is for

Recommended for players who want to use their imagination to experience a gladiator's tale of love and glory.

Details

Overview

Step into the sandals of a gladiator and fight for love and glory in Heart of Battle, an immersive 220,000-word interactive fiction experience. Developed by Heart's Choice, this text-based RPG plunges you into the heart of Coritan City, where survival means entering the gladiatorial arena. As a prisoner, your choices dictate your fate, offering a stark dichotomy between a dungeon cell and the roar of the crowd. You've chosen to fight, and as a rising star gladiator, you wield significant influence over public opinion in a city fractured by the opulent Illustrious and the struggling masses.

Highlights

Genre-Bending Narrative: Combines RPG elements with interactive fiction, focusing on player choice and a compelling story.
Historical Setting: Immerse yourself in a world reminiscent of ancient Rome, complete with gladiatorial combat and social stratification.
Text-Based Immersion: Relies entirely on imagination, offering a deep, engaging experience without graphics or sound.

Who It's For

Heart of Battle is perfect for players who enjoy deep narrative experiences, making impactful choices, and exploring themes of romance and power within a historical setting. Fans of interactive fiction, text-based adventures, and RPGs that prioritize story over visuals will find themselves captivated.

Game Info

Developer: Heart's Choice
Publisher: Heart's Choice
Release Date: August 18, 2022
Genre: RPG, Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Text-Based, First-Person, Historical
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
User Reception: Positive