Open The Gates!
Developed by Robin van der Horst · Published by Robin van der Horst
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Robin van der Horst, published by Robin van der Horst — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Build, manage and defend your medieval castle in this crazy sidescroller RTS game. Build walls, towers and traps to protect your fortress from enemy sieges before launching your own. Command powerful siege weapons and design the perfect strategy to take back the empire.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Open The Gates!.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher (64 bit)
- Processor: Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon RX 460 or similar dedicated graphics card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Make sure to switch to High Performance Card instead of Integrated Graphics!
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070, Radeon RX 5700 or similar dedicated graphics card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Additional Notes: Make sure to switch to High Performance Card instead of Integrated Graphics!
Supported languages (2)
Open The Gates! 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 Open The Gates!?
Steam classifies Open The Gates! as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Robin van der Horst. Build, manage and defend your medieval castle in this crazy sidescroller RTS game. Build walls, towers and traps to protect your fortress from enemy sieges before launching your own. Command powerful siege weapons and design the perfect strategy to take back the empire.
How much does Open The Gates! cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Open The Gates! at $2.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Open The Gates! single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Open The Gates!: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Open The Gates! on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Open The Gates! for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Open The Gates! out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 17, 2022.
What platforms is Open The Gates! on?
Open The Gates! is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Open The Gates! single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Open The Gates! cost?
Steam lists it at $2.59.
Who made Open The Gates!?
Open The Gates! is developed by Robin van der Horst and published by Robin van der Horst.
Where to get Open The Gates!
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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