Gatewalkers

Gatewalkers launched January 12, 2023, with StreamerHouse hitting 332 viewers as Polish studio A2 Softworks released their co-op survival-RPG hybrid globally on PC and Mac. The game blended action RPG combat, survival mechanics, and procedurally generated worlds where Gatewalkers travel between dimensions to save their reality from hostile inhabitants and extreme conditions. The hook was skill-based combat with no target-lock (everything can miss) and classless character progression—gear determined abilities, encouraging build experimentation. Up to 4-player co-op tackled terrifying monsters, toxic atmospheres, and resource scarcity. Steam reviews settled at Mixed (67% positive from 302 reviews), suggesting competent execution without breakout appeal. Developers launched a big 1.2.0 patch shortly after release, reading player suggestions and discussing improvements internally. The modest review count indicates Gatewalkers found its niche audience but didn't explode into mainstream consciousness. StreamerHouse covering it during launch week provided visibility when it mattered most—those first weeks determine multiplayer survival games' trajectories. Gatewalkers likely survives through its dedicated community rather than mass appeal, which is fine. Not every game needs millions of players to succeed at its goals.