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IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator

Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos · Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos · Aug 6, 2026
Action Indie Simulation
Delayed observation Observed
900
Last tracked
12,119
All-time peak
n/a
Δ 24h
90
Metacritic
Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

IRON NEST is a brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery game where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Explore historical player activity and pricing for IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator. Player-count data was last observed Sep 26, 2026.

Price
$19.99
Genre
Action
Developer
Nick Nieuwoudt

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator player count and price summary

Current players
Unavailable
All-time peak
12,119
24-hour player change
Unavailable
Current US price
$19.99

Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Last Tracked Players

900
change unavailable (24h)

All-Time Peak

12.1K
Aug 2026

Estimated Owners

0 .. 20,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $19.99.

Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.

▬ ~4 days until next sale

Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 1 patches in last 30 days.

12 patches and 15 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▬ 1 patches this month

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.

▲ Market pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

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Update Timeline

Steam News observations with inferred categories. CCU and review comparisons are associations, not proof of causation.

Source: Steam News
Freshness: stale
Observed Sep 25, 2026 09:07 UTC
Meaningful updates
15
Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
13 days ago
Median cadence
8.3 days

Operators, High Command is back with another field report. This update brings bug fixes, improvement, and a long-requested reinforcement: GeForce NOW support. [h3][b]Changelog[/b][/h3][hr][/hr]Version 1.0 (1683) [b]FIXED:[/b] [list] [*] [b]Loading from a save[/b] prevents the pla…

Sep 12, 2026 at 19:31 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 97.2% before / 96.8% after Samples: 880 before, 125 after

Глава Moon Studios Томас Малер (дилогия Ori и No Rest for the Wicked) запустил свой агрегатор оценок Videogamescritic.com. Согласно задумке, на портале сравниваются оценки СМИ с оценками пользователей, после чего формируется рейтинг «доверия».

Sep 02, 2026 at 21:55 UTC Gamemag.ru By Вадим Съедин small update proxy (inferred) External source

Operators, High Command is now deploying one of the most requested features since the offensive began: [b]SAVE & RESUME SYSTEM is now battle-ready.[/b] Thank you for your patience, and continued service on the front. [h3][b]Changelog[/b][/h3][hr][/hr]Version 1.0 (1663) [b]FIXED:[…

Aug 22, 2026 at 20:14 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson large update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 97.6% before / 96.6% after Samples: 7950 before, 1372 after

Operators, We noticed many requests for a MID-MISSION SAVE SYSTEM, and Nick is working on this feature. Since this will be a larger-scale update and will take a little more time to implement, we decided to release a small patch in the meantime addressing three minor issues. [h3][…

Aug 15, 2026 at 19:44 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 98% before / 97% after Samples: 7709 before, 3318 after

Operators, [b]Tomorrow at 17:00 CEST, IRON NEST will be just one week old.[/b] The response has honestly taken us by surprise. Your reviews, reports, feedback, and sheer amount of support have gone far beyond anything we expected. The least we can do in return is make sure your r…

Aug 12, 2026 at 17:19 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 1 after
Review association: 98.1% before / 97.3% after Samples: 5859 before, 4904 after

Big WalkMARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsCyberpunk 2077IRON NEST: Heavy Turret SimulatorReStory: Chill Electronics RepairsPalworldGears of War: E-DayMistfall HunterTom Clancy's Ghost Recon® WildlandsRust* excluding free to play gamesView top 100 on SteamDB

Aug 11, 2026 at 09:00 UTC SteamDB By SteamDB small update proxy (inferred) External source

[p][b]FIXED:[/b][/p][list][*][p][b]Mouse cursor sometimes missing[/b] after tabbing out during intros, cinematics, or scene transitions.[/p][/*][*][p][b]Mission events not resetting correctly[/b] when replaying the same mission.[/p][/*][*][p][b]Turret position[/b] and [b]movement…

Aug 10, 2026 at 06:47 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson large update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 98.4% before / 97.4% after Samples: 3963 before, 6522 after

[b]FIXED:[/b] [list] [*][b]SAVE FILE CORRUPTION & FAILING TO ENTER MISSIONS AFTER A CRASH.[/b] [*][b]Cat’s eyes disappearing[/b] on Very Low graphics settings. [i](We apologize for any trauma caused by witnessing that monstrosity)[/i] [*] [b]Non-resetting elevation[/b] and [b]ele…

Aug 08, 2026 at 11:34 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 98.4% before / 97.7% after Samples: 1584 before, 8496 after

[b]FIXED:[/b] [list] [*][b]Czech localization[/b] errors that broke mission intel. [*][b]French localization[/b] errors that broke mission intel. [*][b]Cat drop tooltip[/b] not disappearing when dropping it if the player looks at other interactables. [*]Issue with the [b]interact…

Aug 07, 2026 at 12:34 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 99% before / 97.8% after Samples: 194 before, 9674 after

[i]Operators. After thousands of design decisions, hundreds of sleepless nights, countless cups of coffee that legally qualified as industrial solvents…[/i] [h3][b]HIGH COMMAND CONFIRMS: IRON NEST IS FULLY OPERATIONAL[/b][/h3] To celebrate the launch, we've [b]🔴 increased the re…

Aug 06, 2026 at 14:59 UTC Community Announcements By Scream_Wattson medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 9679 after

Price History

Lowest Price
$14.99
Aug 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$19.99
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
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
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
Sale: 25% off
$19.99 $14.99

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Steam Achievements Full controller support Color Alternatives #category_contrast_controls Custom Volume Controls Playable without Timed Input DualShock Controller Support DualShock Controller Support DualSense Controller Support DualSense Controller Support Stereo Sound Surround Sound Steam Cloud Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Ukrainian, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Czech, Polish, Italian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish
Official Website
https://linktr.ee/IRONNEST

Player-to-Price Ratio

45.02
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

🏷️
25% OFF SALE!
$19.99 $14.99

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
33
total achievements
Featured:
Just Calibrating
Honour Salute
👍 Recommendations
13.5K
positive reviews
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
0
German classification
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

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?

Detailed Description

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
When does IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
Is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 1 patches in last 30 days. 12 patches and 15 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator free to play?
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator?
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is a Action, Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator?
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator was developed by Nick Nieuwoudt and published by Nick Nieuwoudt.
What platforms does IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator support?
Available on Steam for Windows.