Areena 5 is a gladiator management game in which the player or multiple players manage a team of gladiators and try to rise from the lowest division to the highest in order to win a championship.

Players can provide their gladiators with weapons, armour and spells, and guide them in battle as they see fit. There are various different races of gladiators to choose from. Gladiators improve their skills over time but they will eventually retire.