Open The Gates! is a Simulation, Strategy game from Robin van der Horst with a 76% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by base building, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Robin van der Horst
- Release year
- 2022
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.59
- Review signal
- 76% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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!
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS Mojave
Processor: Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
Storage: 25 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: macOS Catalina
Processor: Quad Core CPU
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card
Storage: 30 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Open The Gates! is worth a closer look if you want management, base building, chaotic fun, and exploration.
Best for players who want chaotic fun, management, base building, and exploration.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
Beautifully drawn environment, I am in awe of the art style – Simple game mechanics with no complexity at all…You need to build your base with the basic buildings like a farm, barracks, woodcutters,…Only finished the first level, but I'm afraid I won't stop until I've finished the whole game, it's quite addicting, and I'm…Finished the first level and I have to say this is a well-designed 2D management, tactics indie title.Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation, strategy filtered by base building, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.