# Gate Escape — Solve puzzles with portals!

> Retro first-person puzzle game using portals and shields to solve environmental challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Floersch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-escape/id1449377239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Floersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449377238)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 698 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-escape/id1449377239/reviews.md

## What is Gate Escape?

Gate Escape is a modern retro first person puzzle game where you are armed only with portals and the shields you can find. Navigate conveyor belts, ice, lava and more to solve complex puzzles that will melt your brain!

With simple controls and complex puzzles the adventure never ends. Compete with your friends in the leader boards and set the fastest speed run!

## Key features

- Portal mechanics
- Shield usage
- Retro first-person perspective
- Hazardous environments
- Leaderboard competition
- Speed run challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Station Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Shields | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Shields | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads Forever | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Gate Escape?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💡 Portal-like mechanics
- 🚀 Addicting gameplay
- 👍 Simple and awesome
- 👍 Nostalgic feel

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Controls issues
- 🐛 Graphical problems
- 💰 Paywall for shields

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Buttons off-screen
- Portals not working properly
- Levels not requiring portals

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Vertical portals
- Level editor
- Boss battles
- Ability to look up and down

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-escape/id1449377239/reviews.md

### 4/5 — This game's fandom is completely dead

*2026-07-27, version 1.1.7*

Awesome game but it's kinda sad how it faded out. It's not even in the "dead fandom" videos all over tiktok

### 1/5 — So bad

*2026-03-15, version 1.1.7*

I can’t say anything it just bad🤮lol

### 5/5 — Good. but I need more!!!

*2026-03-04, version 1.1.7*

This is my first day getting this game but I’m almost done with the game so can you make more like a second game or something please and I need a story line in the second game or something or just make more levels.                      P.s.  could you make it that you could make a portal on the ceiling and the floor in the second game?

### 5/5 — Nice

*2025-12-18, version 1.1.7*

This game is soo good I can’t even explain how good it is

### 5/5 — Why this is the best game:

*2025-06-27*

I love this game because it has portals and it’s very educational, thx for making this game

### 1/5 — I hate it

*2023-10-13, version 1.1.7*

This game is so stupid I hate it I can’t even place a portal

### 5/5 — Cool

*2021-01-06, version 1.1.6*

This game is a lot like Portal combined with Doom, but I do like the effort.

### 5/5 — Factory

*2020-12-28, version 1.1.6*

Lvl 3 is the best

### 4/5 — It’s like 90’s portal

*2020-11-30, version 1.1.6*

I love portal! It’s like wolfenstien from the 90’s meets portal. still, it’s very challenging! Graphics could be better,  controls need some tightening up but overall a fun game.

### 1/5 — I keep crashing and Ik this is a copy of portal..

*2020-10-16, version 1.1.6*

I keep crashing and this is a copy!

## Frequently asked questions about Gate Escape

### What is Gate Escape?

Gate Escape is a first-person puzzle game with a retro aesthetic. Players are equipped with portals and shields to solve intricate puzzles within hazardous environments.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The core mechanics involve using portals to navigate through levels and utilizing shields to overcome obstacles. The game features challenging puzzles set in environments with conveyor belts, ice, and lava.

### How can I compete with others?

You can compete with friends and other players on the game's leaderboards. The goal is to achieve the fastest speed run times for each puzzle.

### Is Gate Escape free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It also includes in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire additional items.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

Expect complex puzzles that require strategic use of portals and shields. The game features environments with various hazards like conveyor belts, ice, and lava, designed to test your problem-solving skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2022-03-14

Bug fixes

### 1.1.6 — 2020-08-11

Bug fixes

### 1.1.5 — 2020-08-02

Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 1.1.4 — 2020-07-10

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.1.3 — 2019-12-02

Bug fixes

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## More apps by Brian Floersch

- [Thumb Runner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumb-runner/id1488870086)

All apps by Brian Floersch: https://appshunter.io/developer/1449377238

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*