IRON NEST is out now, bringing its dieselpunk heavy-artillery gameplay to PC players. Created by Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos, the heavy turret simulator launched on August 6 with a 25% introductory discount.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: August 6, 2026
- Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG, Humble Store), Steam Deck
- Price: $14.99 USD / £13.49 / 14,99€ (with 25% launch sale)
- Compatibility: Steam Deck Verified at launch
Players control a massive gun platform, learning the mechanical functions of its many parts while solving puzzles. Prior to its release, the game drew over a million demo players who spent a median time of two hours and 24 minutes with the trial version, yielding a 98% positive score.
Platform Support and Technical Details
Linux and Steam Deck players receive confirmed Steam Deck verification alongside Steam Machine verification. While Proton support is present, the development team has not listed a native Linux build, Vulkan support, or target frame rates, meaning technical performance will rely on individual player testing.
Post-Launch Roadmap
Looking ahead, the development team has published a post-launch roadmap that includes free content updates, multiplayer functionality, and a planned expansion. Specific release dates for these upcoming additions have not been shared, and open-source modding tools have not been detailed for the release.