RPGFit check
Is GATE worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Groups of friends who want to host tabletop role-playing sessions online
- Game hosts who need to change maps and control scene visibility during combat
- Players who want to use custom 2D or 3D artwork in tabletop sessions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a standalone adventure with a scripted campaign and individual progression
- Groups wanting a broad virtual tabletop suite beyond the stated maps, drawing, fog, dice, and chat tools
- Players looking for a free full version rather than a paid host copy with a free demo for guests
Our take on GATE
Rather than presenting a standalone RPG campaign, GATE provides tools for groups to run tabletop sessions online. Its focus is on shared maps, scene controls, dice, and chat, leaving the game structure to the people hosting and playing.
What is GATE?
GATE is a tool for hosting and joining online tabletop games with friends.
A server browser supports finding or hosting games, and drawing tools let hosts mark up a session as it unfolds. Maps can be loaded during combat, with fog controls to conceal or reveal parts of the scene. The software supports 2D and 3D artwork, including STL, FBX, and OBJ files. Players can share maps and tokens through Steam Workshop. Other tools include a dice roller for complex rolls and in-game chat. GATE includes token artwork and SRD spells and monsters for D&D 5th edition. Friends can join a host's game using the demo version for free.
How GATE plays
- 01Live map drawing
- Drawing tools let participants mark up a session while it is underway.
- 02Scene fog controls
- Parts of a scene can be hidden or revealed as players explore.
- 032D and 3D assets
- Artwork support includes STL, FBX, and OBJ files.
- 04Workshop sharing
- Players can share maps and tokens through Steam Workshop.
- 05Complex dice rolls
- The built-in roller can handle complex roll formulas.
- 06D&D 5th edition content
- Included SRD material covers spells and monsters.
- 07Free demo joining
- Friends can join hosted games using the demo version at no cost.
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GATE: platforms & release
Is GATE worth it?
It is worth it if: groups of friends who want to host tabletop role-playing sessions online. Skip it if: players seeking a standalone adventure with a scripted campaign and individual progression.
Where can I download GATE?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens GATE's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is GATE on?
Windows only.
