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Gauntlet on Windows Pc

Developed By: The Little Games Studio

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 161 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version	1.72
Size	27 MB
Release Date	December 24, 21
Category	Action Games
What's New: Added in a modern version of the new touch control system, it can be changed by going to the settings dialog and changing it from classic to modern, it makes... [see more]
Description from Developer: Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash dungeon type game originally released in 1985. Bring back a little bit of the 1980's nostalgia gaming with this "Gauntlet Clon... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Gauntlet and play on Windows PC. Gauntlet is free Action game, developed by The Little Games Studio. Latest version of Gauntlet is 1.72, was released on 2021-12-24 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Gauntlet is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 161 users, 25 users had rated it 5*, 69 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Gauntlet on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Gauntlet on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Gauntlet on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install & Play using BlueStacks
Install & Play using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Play Gauntlet using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Gauntlet" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Gauntlet on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Gauntlet" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.72.

Download Gauntlet 1.72 on Windows PC – 27 MB

Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash dungeon type game originally released in 1985.

Bring back a little bit of the 1980's nostalgia gaming with this "Gauntlet Clone", hack and slash your way through Arcade, Custom (user-designed maps or developer), ZXSpectrum,NES levels of warrant mayhem and destruction.

Take the lead of one of the main characters Warrior (Thor), Valkyrie (Thyra), Wizard (Merlin) or Elf (Questor) and pick your wits against ghosts, grunts, demons and others, it's your turn to remember what gaming was all about in that classic time period of 1985.

Design

In this current version, large amounts effort has been made to make the graphics feel more 1985, what with new UI graphics been designed and use less smoothing, also the underpinning of the game has been redesigned, from the ground up this is the biggest change since it’s first release in 2016.

Gamepads

In this current version “October 2020” gamepad controllers have been implemented tested devices are XBOX, PS4, and 8BitDo, other controllers may work. If lag is an issue and you can do so plug it directly into the device, as it’s a fast-paced game so everything can keep up.

Map Editor

I've added the facility to make your own maps using a Custom Map Editor. You can download this from the website, why not get a little fame when others play your level(s) you have created, all we need is a level name, your developer name, and a description if you want, just create them and send the maps to use, a complete explanation is provided.

Game Play

The game will work on any resent device, but the larger device “none gamepad” you can use the better, as the sensitivity is key here; the game has been played on multitude of real devices form 6-10 inch, and the larger the screen the better the experience.

Be aware that the controls work like the original (I cannot emphasis this enough), you cannot move and fire at the same time, if you want this feature, go to the main settings and change Classic to Modern (as requested by users).

Every effort is made to release new content in a timely matter.

Ads System:

There is an internal ad system but YOU, make the choice to use it or not, if your health is low, also the ad system is NOT pre-initialised so your data tariff is safe until you need to use the ads, but because of this they will take longer to start.

have fun and keep playing.

Added in a modern version of the new touch control system, it can be changed by going to the settings dialog and changing it from classic to modern, it makes it less harsh, also updated the settings dialog to make it easier to change the settings.

By updating the settings dialog, I've also reworded some of the information to be more descriptive.

Add two new NES maps.

Also updated some of the monster code, to make it more responsive.

Also takes into account the armour better of the hero.