The Gate Must Stand

If you enjoy games where you keep building a strong defense from scratch, this one is worth a look. The city is already under siege, and every run starts with picking a hero and the allies who will stand beside them. The mood is tense but not gloomy: the gate is about to fall, and you hold it for as long as you can. What hooks you: - The first hours go into figuring out which followers work well together and where to place them on the field. - Playing with a friend makes it more fun: you can split roles, cover each other, and argue over tactics. - Real-time tactics and hack and slash brawling both matter here, so you pick the style you like. - Every new run offers different builds, and relics taken from bosses noticeably change how a fight goes. You get the game as a Steam gift on your own account: just send your quick invite link, and the bot adds you as a friend and sends the gift. You can buy The Gate Must Stand Steam gift right here, and it works globally on any account region. The Continent has fallen. The Invasion is here. You are the city of Belrak’s last hope of survival! The Gate Must Stand is a medieval fantasy roguelike tower defense game that puts you in the thick of the action! Choose your valiant warrior, recruit your allies, upgrade their skills, and discover powerful synergies to hold the last line of defense. Remember: heroes can fall, but the gate must stand. Strategically place your followers, then fight alongside them as you cover each other, repel enemies, and combine your strength to unleash chaos across the field. It is base building, with you at the centre of its defense, use real time tactics or hack and slash your way through! Pick your battles carefully, though: your allies can revive and regroup after death, but the city gate’s demise is final. Berserk attackers, relentless assassins, devastating spellcasters, stalwart defenders​​ - each hero’s combat style presents new opportunities to experiment with unique builds and find powerful synergies. Resource management is key to building the perfect run. Pair your hero with dozens of different followers, each with multiple upgrade paths, to truly maximize your defense! Face off against apocalyptic demonic bosses every 5 minutes. Defeat them to claim their ​​game-changing relics​​ - but tread carefully, for risk and reward go hand in hand… Each hard-won mystic relic can be used to evolve your followers into their ultimate forms, turning the tides of battle against ever-growing threats. Every run brings a fresh challenge! Adapt your strategy dynamically as you upgrade your hero, and deploy your arsenal of followers with precision to fend off the murderous waves. And if the gate does fall? Action Roguelike progression means that each time you have a new opportunity to prevent your demise. Your blood stained experience unlocks new content, allowing you to fortify your defenses and grow stronger for the next run. - 4 Heroes - 149 Hero Skills - 19 base Followers - 38 Ultimate forms - 150 Follower Skills - 3 Stages - 6 Maps - 5 Difficulty Levels - 13 Bosses - 10 Elite Enemies - Meta Progression cap: Level 7 - 46 Advanced Skill Options - 53 Relics