Game Summary
Sidescrolling Castlebuilder. Real-time strategy game. The emperor has lost control over his kingdom! Now he has appointed you as the leader of a new conquest. Battle crazy enemy characters in this genre blending indie game. It contains classic castlebuilding and real-time strategy elements but turns them sideways. Open The Gates! is a sidescrolling castlebuilder RTS game where you build a castle and try to defend it against enemy attacks while preparing your own army.
Build A Thriving Castle
- Construct houses, inns, jailhouses, hospitals and more to keep your citizens happy.
- Build lumber camps, quarries and charcoal makers to supply your kingdom with resources.
- Rule and manage your castle. Hire falconers to get rid of rats and place guard posts to catch criminals.
- Construct walls and towers to stall the enemy and prevent them from breaking into your castle.
- Fend off massive sieges and upgrade your defenses.
- Use siege weapons such as the ladderman, the catapult and the siege tower to besiege enemy castles.
Step-by-Step Guide to Running Open The Gates! on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zip
file and select "Extract to Open The Gates!". (Youโll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exe
file, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
Open The Gates! (v1.0.6)
Size: 752.40 MB
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- โ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- โ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
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Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_Redist
orCommonRedist
folder. If errors persist, download and install:
๐น All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
๐น DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - โ
Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
๐น NVIDIA Drivers
๐น AMD Drivers - โ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ โ Frequently Asked Questions
- โ ๏ธIs this safe to download? 100% safeโevery game is checked before uploading.
- ๐ Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- ๐ฎ Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCsโcheck the title.
- ๐พ Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
Component | Details |
---|---|
Windows 7 or higher (64 bit) | |
Quad Core Processor | |
4 GB RAM | |
GeForce GTX 660, Radeon RX 460 or similar dedicated graphics card | |
Version 11 | |
2 GB available space | |
Make sure to switch to High Performance Card instead of Integrated Graphics! |