Game Overview
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.
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Open The Gates!” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- 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!
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