Time to Explore Haunted Location Is Gateholt
Co-op horror fans have a new nightmare to tackle, as indie developer DOMADOZ has officially launched Gateholt on Steam today. The game supports one to four players and challenges teams to enter cursed locations, cleanse supernatural corruption, and survive whatever is lurking inside. Players can grab it for $5.94 with a 15% launch discount available until November 6.
In Gateholt, players must remove the traces left behind by evil spirits to break their hold over haunted locations. This means scrubbing dried bloodstains, erasing mysterious markings carved into walls, and burning cursed objects. With 14 types of purification tasks available, players must choose the right tools before entering each location.
However, completing these tasks comes with a terrifying catch. Every mark erased weakens the spirit’s influence over the location, but it also makes the entity more aggressive. As its influence drops, servants awaken, and the spirit begins hunting players relentlessly. Since there are no weapons to fight back with, survival depends on using talismans, helpful items, and a bit of teamwork to stay out of danger.
No two expeditions play out the same way, either. Players won’t know which spirit haunts a location or which servants might awaken until they enter. Some enemies can fill rooms with fog, while others create unpredictable threats that force teams to rethink their strategies.
Working together is essential, especially when teammates fall. Players can use revival mechanics to bring fallen companions back, provided they can carry a teammate’s heart to the Revival Circle.
Successful teams can spend their earnings on ability upgrades and character customization. With its mix of cooperative survival and escalating supernatural threats, Gateholt looks like a promising pick for horror fans who enjoy facing danger together.