How many people are playing Vortex: The Gateway right now?

0 people are playing Vortex: The Gateway on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Vortex: The Gateway's all-time peak player count?

Vortex: The Gateway's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 52, reached in March 2016.

Is Vortex: The Gateway good? What do Steam reviews say?

53% of 306 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).

How much does Vortex: The Gateway cost on Steam?

Vortex: The Gateway costs $7.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $3.19.

Vortex: The Gateway

by StormCube Games · Released Mar 22, 2016

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Review score

53% positive

Mixed306 reviews

Owners (est.)0–20K

24h peak

Highest seen52

Mar 201610.7 years ago

Price on Steam

$7.99

Lowest ever $3.19 Nov 2026

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Reviews

53% positive of 306 · Mixed · Live from Steam

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Patches & builds

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Patch notes

Jun 13, 2016
PatchUpdate #25 - v1.1522
This update includes the following changes: you can sneak closer to predators increased arrow damage drone slider handling balanced battery pack lasts much longer
Jun 13, 2016
PatchUpdate #25 - v1.1522
This update includes the following changes: you can sneak closer to predators increased arrow damage drone slider handling balanced battery pack lasts much longer
Apr 14, 2016
PatchUpdate #24 - v1.1520
This update includes the following changes among others: machete, lighter and stone axe items can't be thrown away and they won't take any backpack space stamina decrease with weapon use is less intense blood effect intensity decreased mind control alien spawn…
Apr 14, 2016
PatchUpdate #24 - v1.1520
This update includes the following changes among others: machete, lighter and stone axe items can't be thrown away and they won't take any backpack space stamina decrease with weapon use is less intense blood effect intensity decreased mind control alien spawn…
Apr 5, 2016
PatchUpdate #23 - v1.1505
This update includes the following changes among others: item marker icons smaller and transparent player pickup/interact range tweak alien spaceship will stay longer Mind Control Alien spawn tweaks Steam achievement: Master Hunter fixed gas mask anomalies whe…
Apr 5, 2016
PatchUpdate #23 - v1.1505
This update includes the following changes among others: item marker icons smaller and transparent player pickup/interact range tweak alien spaceship will stay longer Mind Control Alien spawn tweaks Steam achievement: Master Hunter fixed gas mask anomalies whe…

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Nov 21, 2025
Survive, build, fight - Earth is changing behind you. Enter the Vortex and...
Vortex: The Gateway throws you into a vast, unpredictable world where survival is anything but guaranteed. Stay sharp, stay silent, and stay alive as you build, explore, and fight your way through a reality that’s collapsing behind you.Back on Earth, something…

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History

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Review score: 53% on 2026-11-01 → 53% today (306 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$7.99
Nov 1, 2026Sale −60%$3.19 (was $7.99)

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