Publisher Yogscast Games and Gamersky have announced that a playable demo for The Gate Must Stand is available now on Steam.
The Gate Must Stand reimagines tower defense games through a survivor-like lens, thrusting players into the centre of the action. As the city’s last line, warriors must recruit followers, unlock upgrades, and synergise skills to hold the line against hordes of apocalyptic bosses.
This roguelike centres on a single objective: ensure the gate never falls. Players must defend one critical chokepoint against escalating enemy attacks, deploying strategies that demand teamwork, collective decision-making, and carefully chosen upgrades. Weapons selected, decisions made, and strategies deployed affect each run, forcing players to adapt amid an action-packed environment.
Simon Byron, Managing Director, at Yogscast Games said:
“The Gate Must Stand delivers a unique take on the roguelike genre, and we just couldn’t pass up on the opportunity to bring it to our legion of players. We’re excited to see how players respond to the unique mechanics of tight-combat fighting and the result of high-stakes decision making when the pressure mounts.”
The demo allows players to experience the game’s mechanics and systems, and to get a sense of what awaits them beyond the gate. Each run has the tension of a final boss battle, with one wrong strategy or failed attack leading to permadeath. Victory depends on more than pure skill; calculated decisions while choosing the right weapons, modifiers, and upgrades make every attempt feel distinct and active.
Download The Gate Must Stand demo now on Steam.
