Arena 5 reinvents the survivor genre: instead of controlling a single hero, you command an entire squad. You're not a character on the battlefield — you're the commander. Collect loot with your cursor, position your units, and turn the tide of each wave with well-timed tactical abilities.

◾  Command Your Squad

• Build a team of heroes across distinct classes — tank, warrior, archer, mage and more.

• Every hero has their own weapon, passive trait and upgrade path.

• Gather loot with your mouse and drag your units into formation — you control the flow of the fight.

◾  Tactical Abilities

• Deploy abilities like Rally Banner, Emergency Shield and Focus Fire by dragging and dropping them onto the battlefield.

• A single ability used at the right moment can turn a losing wave into a victory.

◾  Prepare Between Waves

• Return to the prep hub between waves: shop, inventory, equipment and formation, all on one screen.

• Deepen your team with items, relics and set bonuses.

• Merge items, evolve your weapons, and ready your squad for the next threat.

◾  Depth & Replayability

• Increasingly challenging arenas and boss fights.

• Raise the stakes yourself with the Curse system — take on tougher enemies for greater rewards.

• Discover a new build every run with different combinations of items, relics and evolutions.