# Ancient Ruins: Forgotten Gates — Unlock the hidden gate

> Unlock the hidden gate (iPhone/iPad app by Notestep Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-ruins-forgotten-gates/id6756031916 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Notestep Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810388754)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Ancient Ruins?

Ancient Ruins: Forgotten Gates is a portrait puzzle adventure set across mysterious ruins. Move one square at a time across an overhead board where obstacles, mechanisms, and the final gate are hidden until you discover them.

EXPLORE, REMEMBER, UNLOCK
• Search each area for numbered mechanisms and activate them in order. Stepping on a later mechanism too early will not activate it.
• Watch for concealed rocks and fallen logs. A collision reveals the obstacle and sends you back to the level's starting point. Mechanisms you have activated and gates you have unlocked stay that way.
• After the last mechanism opens the final gate, step through it to complete the level.

Each chapter changes the look of the ruins. Early boards are compact, while later puzzles span multiple areas and demand more careful exploration and memory. There is no countdown timer or hard Game Over: learn from each attempt and try a different route.

LEVELS AND DISCOVERIES
• Work through 50 main levels, unlocked in sequence.
• Find 40 collectible relics across main and Premium levels and build your collection.
• Reach the end of the main story to enter an endless sequence of generated challenges.
• Premium access unlocks main levels 41–50 and 10 additional Premium levels.

Need a hand? A hint reveals one hidden obstacle in your current area; it does not solve the route for you. Each level provides free hints. If you run out, you can choose a rewarded video to replenish them. Premium access includes unlimited hints.

Swipe to move up, down, left, or right, one tile at a time. Your progress is saved locally so you can return to the ruins when you're ready.

Can you discover the right sequence, unlock the gate, and make it through the forgotten ruins?

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is Ancient Ruins safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Ancient Ruins.

## Is Ancient Ruins legit?

Ancient Ruins: Forgotten Gates appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Ancient Ruins is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-18

- Uncover hidden obstacles, 
- Activate mechanisms in order

### 1.0.2 — 2026-01-09

- Unlimited Challenges
- UI Improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-05

- Unlimited Challenges
- UI Improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2025-12-23

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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