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Steam app 2950790 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:12 UTC

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator

IRON NEST is a brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery game where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Take map measurements based on the received coordinates, strain the hydraulics, and gunlay the cannons to unleash devastating blows ⟹ Will you obey High Command, Operator?

History chartsAugust 2026 to September 2026
Last 30 days−2,281.7Gain−43.77%% gain10,426Peak
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator Steam header artwork
Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik LatosNick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos
463playing now
94424-hour peak
17,515all-time peak
2,931average, last 30 days

Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:12 UTC
App ID
2950790
Product type
Game
Developer
Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos
Publisher
Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos
Release date
6 Aug, 2026
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
33
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic
90

Features & support

Steam features

Steam Achievements#category_contrast_controlsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Color AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

MilitarySimulationRealistic3DWarAlternate HistoryImmersive SimIndieActionFirst-PersonTacticalSteampunkAtmosphericWorld War IHistoricalWargameWorld War IIReplay ValueLogicPhysics
About this gameFull description from Steam
A brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery simulator where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Every lever, every dial, and every shot is under your control. High Command may send its orders, but the chain of command ends at your fingertips. They don't carry consequences. You do, Operator. MAKE EVERY SHOT COUNT. The teleprinters are calibrated to monitor local radio traffic. One delivers TOP-PRIORITY directives from High Command. The other relays direct calls from the frontline. Remember: every piece of information can determine the success of the entire operation. Transform intelligence reports into a battle plan, get aerial photos that reveal the outcome of your actions, and watch your barrels reshape the landscape. The map isn't here just for measurements. It's also your window to the battlefield. Make no mistake. You can move the markers, but the scars remain. Hammer the measurements, crank the numbers, and watch the ballistic calculator grind toward firing solutions. Drive the charges higher to blast shells across the horizon, or dial it back to arc them deliberately into enemy emplacements. Beware: the machine may fail. You must not. Breach bunkers with armor-piercing rounds, screen friendly withdrawals with smoke, and ████ █████████ with phosgene gas. It never happened if there are no witnesses. Every shell is forged for a single purpose, and whatever you choose will echo across the battlefield long after the smoke clears. Haul the elevation wheel and watch the guns climb under your command. Match it with the exact propellant charge, or a surgical strike will turn into an avoidable mess. Precision is everything because neither flawless paperwork nor the finest propaganda will erase your guilt. Drag the heavy lever and feel the entire structure shudder beneath your feet. A machine like IRON NEST doesn't spin on a whim. It takes time to swing that much iron with grace. Skilled Operators use that time to handle other tasks. After all, the coffee machine on your desk is there for a reason. Pull the trigger, and let thousands of tons of machinery answer your call. Feel the turret recoil and watch the frontline crumble under the weight of steel. Once the dust settles, only silence remains, hanging heavy in the air, and the moment new orders arrive, it all begins again. Key Features ✔ Heavy-Artillery Simulator ✔ Dieselpunk Aesthetics ✔ Interactive Tactical Map ✔ Hands-On Massive Mechanisms ✔ Manual Control of a 5,000 Ton Turret ✔ Procedurally Generated Objectives ✔ Endless Replayability ✔ 2x Challenge Modes ✔ Leaderboards ✔ Handcrafted Story ✔ Newspaper Reports ✔ Unlockable 30x Ammo Types and Abilities ✔ Customizable Cat Companion ✔ Military-Grade Hearing Loss ✔ Fully Operational Warhorn ✔ Unlockable 100+ Medals ✔ 15x Regions Setting The campaign is set in alternate-history Spain in the late 1920s, on the brink of a civil war. In this timeline, the monarchy still holds power, and a republican uprising is spreading across the country. The Team IRON NEST is a two-person passion project from Nick Talmers (development) and Dominik Latos (propaganda). With 20+ years of combined experience and a lifelong obsession with artillery, interwar machinery, and dieselpunk, we're building the game we've wanted to play for years. Nick has dreamed of IRON NEST for over a decade, and after meeting through developer-publisher collaborations, we decided it was time to bring this heavy spider-turret simulator, dripping with steel and power, to life. Acknowledgements The response has exceeded our wildest expectations. Thank you (truly) for every wishlist, message, and bit of support. It means even more because Heavy Turret Simulator is just the first step in the IRON NEST universe. IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is a first-person heavy-artillery experience that blends tactical problem-solving, complex war-machine management, and strategic decision-making into a genre of its own. The inspirations behind the game range from 1990s anime and Cannon Fodder to Nick’s passion for engineering and artillery. Also, we would like to acknowledge PVKK, which, in our view, helped shape the genre in which IRON NEST proudly stands. HEARING LOSS IS NOT SERVICE-RELATED
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: 64-bit processor and operating system Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-8350 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel UHD / AMD Vega 8 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum specs target an average of 30 FPS at 720p, low settings. A dedicated GPU is recommended for a smoother experience. Performance may vary significantly depending on system configuration and thermal conditions.

Recommended

Recommended: OS: 64-bit processor and operating system Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported languages16 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Portuguese - Brazil
Ukrainian
Japanese
Russian
Korean
Czech
Polish
Italian
Spanish - Latin America
Turkish

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

33 achievements in total.

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Just CalibratingAchievement
Honour SaluteAchievement
For Their Own GoodAchievement
First ReplyAchievement
All ClearAchievement
BreakoutAchievement
Cold StartAchievement
Flying False ColoursAchievement
Steady HandsAchievement
The Gun AnswersAchievement

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