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Gateways

A 2D puzzle platformer with teleportation, resizing, and time travel

Smudged Cat Games Ltd · Released Sep 13, 2012

Indie

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 197
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Apr 28, 2022
Minimum PC
128MB RAM and at least Sh…
0.3 GB RAM · 0 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 72/100 (critic reviews)

What is Gateways?

Gateways is a single-player, side-view puzzle platformer set in a sprawling laboratory you are trying to escape. You explore a connected map, solve puzzles with gateway guns, and collect abilities that open routes and shortcuts. These guns let you cross rooms instantly, change size, walk on walls and ceilings, and coordinate actions with your past selves.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy working out how several puzzle tools interact
  • +you appreciate optional hints and demonstrations when puzzles stump you

Not for you if...

  • −you want action centered on fighting enemies
  • −you dislike backtracking through areas you have already explored

What players say

90% of 197 reviews are positive

Players praise the creativity and challenge of the puzzles. Complaints focus on uneven level design and a sharp difficulty jump around time manipulation, with some players finding the required timing and platforming too demanding.

Screenshots and trailer

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Gateways system requirements

Minimum: 128MB RAM and at least Sh…, 0.3 GB RAM, 0 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
XP
Processor
Dual Core 2.0 GHz
Graphics
128MB video RAM and at least Shader Model 3.0
Memory
256 MB RAM
Storage
44 MB HD space

Does Gateways have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Gateways run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
18
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Gateways use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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