Can I play American Gladiators online for free?

Yes — you can play American Gladiators right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.

Can I download American Gladiators?

Yes, American Gladiators is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.

What platform does American Gladiators run on?

American Gladiators is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1992.

When was American Gladiators released?

American Gladiators was released in 1992.

Who made American Gladiators?

American Gladiators was developed by GameTek, Inc..

What genre is American Gladiators?

American Gladiators falls under: Sports.

How do I save my progress in American Gladiators?

Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.

Is it legal to play American Gladiators online here?

You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.

How do I control American Gladiators?

The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.

Can I play American Gladiators on mobile?

Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

American Gladiators

– MS-DOS

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ControlsQ/A moveR fireEnter useEnter/Space start/selectEsc menuMS-DOS

1992 · Sport · GameTek, Inc. · MS-DOS / PC

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About American Gladiators

American Gladiators is a 1992 sports/action tie-in from GameTek, based on the hugely popular TV show of the same name in which contestants faced off against a roster of muscular "Gladiators" in physical events. GameTek made a business out of licensing television properties, and this MS-DOS adaptation tries to translate the show's signature contests, things like the joust platforms, the powerball scoring events and the assault course, into a series of playable minigames.

I don't recall this port well enough to describe each event's controls or how well they play, so I'll keep it honest. Licensed TV games of this era had a mixed reputation, and this one is a period curiosity tied to a very specific slice of early-90s pop culture. Its appeal today is largely nostalgic, for people who remember the show and want to see how it was squeezed onto an early PC.

Videos and guides

Longplaythe whole game start to finish · YouTube Walkthroughhow to get through when you are stuck · YouTube Soundtrackmusic from the game · YouTube

American Gladiators FAQ

Can I play American Gladiators online for free?: Yes — you can play American Gladiators right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
Can I download American Gladiators?: Yes, American Gladiators is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.
What platform does American Gladiators run on?: American Gladiators is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1992.
When was American Gladiators released?: American Gladiators was released in 1992.
Who made American Gladiators?: American Gladiators was developed by GameTek, Inc..
What genre is American Gladiators?: American Gladiators falls under: Sports.
How do I save my progress in American Gladiators?: Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.
Is it legal to play American Gladiators online here?: You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control American Gladiators?: The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play American Gladiators on mobile?: Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.