Buy Jon Shafer's At the Gates PC

Build a kingdom as a Dark Age lord in this 4X grand strategy game from Civilization 5 designer Jon Shafer. Explore hazardous terrain, gather resources, and forge powerful economic and military systems amid the fading Roman Empire. Manage clans with distinct traits and ambitions, adapting to their needs while facing formidable rivals. Seasons reshape the map, turning rivers into pathways or barriers for you and enemies alike. Survive brutal northern winters by securing food and new supplies in roguelike challenges that vary each playthrough. A watercolor art style frames your strategies, enhanced by tooltips-in-tooltips for deeper learning on PC. Strategy enthusiasts who relish survival twists and evolving worlds will find fresh tests here.

At the Gates is a 4X grand strategy game from Jon Shafer, designer of Civilization 5.

You are a Dark Age lord. Your destiny is to build a kingdom in the shadow of the crumbling Roman Empire. Explore the dangerous landscape around you, harvest its resources, and build a mighty economic and military machine. Your clans have their own personalities and desires, so carefully consider how you use them.

It won't be easy. Your path is unsure. Overcome your immensely strong neighbors. Outlast the frigid winters of the far north to discover a source of gold and vast riches.

Are you the leader who will usher in a new era of European history? Or will you be forgotten?

An Evolving Map

Seasons and weather dramatically transform the landscape around you. The river that once served as a barrier in the summer might become a highway in the winter - for both you and your enemies!

Character Management

Each of your clans has unique traits and desires, so choose carefully how you use them.

Survival & Roguelike Elements

Keep your clans fed through the harsh winter. Resources run out so always be hunting for more. Your neighbors can be immensely strong. Every game poses new challenges and opportunities.

Watercolor Art Style

A beautiful watercolor landscape serves as the canvas for your clever economic and military strategies.

Tooltips-in-Tooltips!

AtG features a revolutionary user interface which utilizes "tooltips-in-tooltips" for the very first time, making it far easier to learn without sacrificing any gameplay depth.