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Gateways

Developed by Smudged Cat Games Ltd · Published by Smudged Cat Games Ltd

Indie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 13, 2012 Price$4.99 Metacritic72/100 Steam reviews187

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic72/100
Steam reviews187
Languages1
Achievements18

Overview

An indie game by Smudged Cat Games Ltd, published by Smudged Cat Games Ltd — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “From the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer. Grab the gateway guns and explore a huge lab filled with mysterious puzzles in this classic platforming adventure.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 247
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:IndiePuzzlePlatformerMetroidvaniaSci-fiTime ManipulationSingleplayerPuzzle-Platformer2DPixel Graphics

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Gateways.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: XP
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 128MB video RAM and at least Shader Model 3.0
  • DirectX®: 10
  • Hard Drive: 44 MB HD space

Supported languages (1)

English

Gateways FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Gateways?

Steam classifies Gateways as a Indie game, developed by Smudged Cat Games Ltd. From the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer. Grab the gateway guns and explore a huge lab filled with mysterious puzzles in this classic platforming adventure.

How much does Gateways cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Gateways at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Gateways single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Gateways: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Gateways on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Gateways for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Gateways out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 13, 2012.

What platforms is Gateways on?

Gateways is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Gateways single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Gateways cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Gateways have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Gateways.

What is Gateways's Metacritic score?

Gateways has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Gateways?

Gateways is developed by Smudged Cat Games Ltd and published by Smudged Cat Games Ltd.

Where to get Gateways

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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