[Steam] Swords and Sandals Classic Collection ($3.99 / 60% off)

The dev actually replied a week ago and is seemingly fixing things mentioned in the review

If you don't have nostalgia for them, I could see why it might not have much appeal. They are kinda jank and aren't super complex, plus they are over 15 years old. That being said, they have a fun, consistent progression where you work your way up from a poor, shitty gladiator and eventually can hang with the best of them.

Also, the first 3 games are probably the only ones really worth playing (and 2 is probably the best one in the series)