Horizon's Gate

Horizon's Gate

Released Mar 2020

Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.

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Evaluation

Horizon's Gate launched on March 9, 2020 and has received a long history of post-launch updates from solo developer Rad Codex. Four major content updates have shipped: Version 1.2 (August 10, 2020) added player-established ports, a new dungeon, and an elite arena; Version 1.4 (December 21, 2020) introduced a procedural dungeon, Ability Tablets, and a new trade mechanic; Version 1.5 (May 27, 2021) added two new classes and a new post-game dungeon; and Version 1.6 (June 27, 2026) added a new early-game dungeon alongside a massive bug-fixing pass and significant modding improvements. Numerous feature patches have been released throughout this period, with the most recent hotfix posted on June 28, 2026 — just two months before today's date. A May 2023 post announced a separate new game (Kingsvein) while explicitly confirming that Horizon's Gate updates would continue alongside development of that new title. The developer has never announced a final update or declared the game complete. The very recent Version 1.6 major release and its same-day hotfix demonstrate that the developer remains actively engaged with the game.
Evidence
Version 1.6 released, adding a new early-game dungeon ('Bleak Mine'), a large bug-fixing pass, and major modding improvements — tagged as major content by the developer.
news post · Jun 27, 2026 source content shipped
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Version 1.5 major update released adding two new classes (Ranger and Scourge) and a new post-game dungeon.
news post · May 27, 2021 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Rad Codex
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal - or sail off in search of your own adventure.



  • Engage in deep but straightforward tactical combat on land or at sea
  • Explore the world in your ship, then disembark to explore dungeons with your crew
  • Create your crew from 8 playable races, unlock 36 classes, learn & upgrade 150+ abilities, and equip your choice of 100+ passive abilities
  • Build a devastating armada of Ice Reavers and Sea Serpents – or sail past trouble with a small but swift fleet
  • Serve under one of three factions, amass wealth as a trader, or become a reviled pirate
  • Abilities are good for more than just combat – freeze a river to cross it, or grow seeds into vines to scale mountains!
  • Unique fantasy setting – not one elf, orc or goblin in sight
  • Built using the same engine, mechanics, and setting as the highly-rated Voidspire Tactics and Alvora Tactics (however, knowledge of those games is NOT required for Horizon's Gate!)
Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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