Open the Gates!

Open the Gates!

Genres:Strategy, Indie, Simulator
Story:Become king of your own castle in this 2D side-scrolling RTS game. Construct powerful fortifications to keep the enemy at bay. Control your units and battle across five enchanted worlds.
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