What if you could step inside the Bible and walk the same dusty roads Jesus walked? That's the premise behind Gate Zero — a story-rich action-adventure video game that sends you time-traveling to ancient Judea and Galilee circa 30 AD, where you'll explore biblical locations, interact with gospel stories, and uncover the events that changed history.^1
Built with Unreal Engine 5 and developed with meticulous historical accuracy, Gate Zero casts you as Max, a grieving orphan living in a dystopian 2072 where a global authoritarian regime has erased the Bible from existence. When Max's grandmother is arrested for possessing a forbidden book, he discovers his late parents' hidden time machine — and steps through "Gate Zero" into first-century Israel. What follows is an immersive journey through the most pivotal moments in Scripture, blending stealth, exploration, puzzle-solving, and cinematic storytelling into a family-friendly experience designed for players of every age.^2
Gate Zero was created by Bible X, an indie game studio founded in 2020 in Moss, Norway, as part of BCC Media. In December 2025, Atlanta-based video game publisher Templar Media — led by 25-year industry veteran John Gibson — acquired Bible X, bringing a team with experience on titles like Red Dead Redemption, Assassin's Creed, Grand Theft Auto, and the original Thief. Gibson describes the gameplay as "a mix of Assassin's Creed, the newer Zelda games, and Shadow of Mordor," with narrative choices that shape Max's story and moral growth — the kind of agency you'd find in Mass Effect or Detroit: Become Human.^3 The game's budget exceeds $10 million and the combined team numbers 30 to 35 people, with the core developers relocating from Norway to Templar's offices in Georgia.^3
A standout feature is CoPlay — a co-op mode where friends connect mobile phones to the PC, turning a single-player game into a social experience for up to 10 people. Gibson notes this is especially compelling for youth groups, letting everyone participate rather than just watch.^3 The game supports 16 languages and will include full controller support and Steam achievements.^2
Why Christians Love Gate Zero: "Whether you're a believer, curious, or passionate about historical narratives, Gate Zero deserves your attention. Not only does it dare to explore territory rarely explored by the industry, but it could well pave the way for a new way of telling humanity's great stories in video games." That review, from Game.Guide after seeing the Gamescom 2025 demo, captures the excitement building around this title.^4 Bubba Stallcup of Love Thy Nerd called the game a potential revolution for Christian gaming: "Bible X is accomplishing what I thought was impossible," comparing its ambition to what The Chosen has done for Christian filmmaking.^5 A German outlet, Newseule, went further: "It was in retrospect the most promising title I was allowed to deal with at Gamescom."^4 The project's 2023 Kickstarter raised over $330,000 from 4,145 backers, 45,000 people have played the demos, and the game's social community has surpassed 600,000 followers with 70 million combined views.^1
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (coming soon) Pricing: TBD — mid-range; not a full-price AAA game but not budget-priced either^3
