MudGate
Release date: Mar 21, 2025
Developers: Olav Botterli
Publishers: WebGrid Software AS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

MudGate is an action RPG for 1–8 players, set in a world torn apart by shattered gateways. Explore handcrafted surface biomes, plunge through 255 procedurally generated dungeon floors, and reclaim every realm—solo or with up to seven friends. An extra player can even drop in instantly via a browser-based guest client. Inspired by classic text-based MUDs, MudGate blends relaxed exploration with streamlined combat. Choose a class, shape your build through deep skill trees, and snowball your power with escalating loot and shop tiers as you mend a medieval world in ruins. Main story Eons ago, the realm of Icemire stood as the nexus of countless worlds, its ancient doorways thriving with portals that bound realms together—until a devastating conflict shattered these gateways, leaving them dormant and shrouded in mystery. Now, these ruined gates stand as silent witnesses to the fracture, their sigils buried beneath frost and shadow. As a traveler in this broken world, you must recover scattered compass shards, reclaim territories consumed by corruption, and mend the ancient gates before darkness claims them forever. Along the way, you will uncover hidden truths about the ancient conflict, seek lost magic to restore the gateways, and unravel the forgotten lore of the realms. Every step of your journey contributes to rejuvenating a ravaged world and restoring hope to Icemire and beyond. Adventure beckons in multiple realms. Engage in random events and hidden quests linking the world's past to your character's evolving story. In safe havens and trading houses, find rare items and knowledge crucial to rebuilding what has been lost. Safe havens As you explore the realms, you may find sanctuaries and trading houses. Within these safe havens, you might stumble upon hidden quests or discover rare items that could aid you in your journey. Game features A story about you in the middle of a conflict. The Nexus Relay has commenced its great chronicle of the realm's saga. Explore hundreds of handcrafted surface biomes. Uncover dynamic events, hidden secrets, and deep lore scattered across the land. Play solo, with friends, or alongside NPC companions—up to 8 players in co-op. Invite one extra guest instantly through a web-browser client (local or online). Feel the world evolve with a full day-night cycle. Master deep ability trees with unlockable, upgradable skills. Enjoy relaxed exploration presented in clean, minimalist visuals. Engage in turn-based combat: 2-second turns and d20 dice-roll mechanics. Build and upgrade your own sanctuary to unlock services as you progress. Already years of regular content updates (see the in-game bulletin board). There are dungeons Descend into shifting dungeon labyrinths where every floor is protected by a guardian. Smash gravestones for hidden loot, uncover secrets, beat the guardian to unlock the next tier, and ultimately confront the boss that lurks in the deepest depths. Replayability & Post-Launch Content Fresh terrain tiles, side-quests, gear tiers, and events arrive often monthly, constantly reshaping the world and adding new objectives. The 'Paths Reconnected' expansion builds on this by adding dynamic world changes, hidden lore, and evolving challenges, ensuring continued exploration and progression beyond the main story.