Tip 1💡
Read every teleprinter line before touching the map — target type changes shell choice.
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator Wiki & Guides
A brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery sim — read intel, measure the map, calculate ballistics, load shells, and fire a 5,000-ton turret. Guides cover map work, ballistics, shells, and missions.
Last updated: August 2026
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What is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator?
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is a first-person dieselpunk heavy-artillery sim — map measurements, hydraulics, ballistic calculation, and manual gunlaying.
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is a first-person dieselpunk heavy-artillery sim from Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos. A brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery sim — read intel, measure the map, calculate ballistics, load shells, and fire a 5,000-ton turret.
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is a first-person dieselpunk heavy-artillery game from Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos. Receive teleprinter orders, triangulate targets on the tactical map, run the ballistic calculator, choose shells, and operate hydraulics and gunlaying across alternate-history Spain.
This IRON NEST wiki routes you by intent — beginner, demo, map work, ballistics, shells, missions — so the IRON NEST guides below mirror the Explore sidebar. Verified August 16, 2026. Not affiliated with Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos, Steam, GOG, or Epic Games.
| Title | IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos |
| Platform | PC (Steam · GOG · Epic) |
| Genre | Simulation · Action · Indie · Dieselpunk · Heavy Artillery |
| Release | Released August 6, 2026 |
| Shells | 30 unlockable ammo types & abilities (Steam) |
| Regions | 15 campaign regions |
| Reviews | Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam |
| Last verified | August 16, 2026 |
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Get started with IRON NEST
New to IRON NEST — learn the fire-control loop, try the free demo, map the controls, or join Discord for live help.
Beginner guide
Teleprinter to first shot — intel, map, ballistics, load, and fire in order.
Demo guide
Free Steam demo — practice the core loop before the full campaign.
Controls
Teleprinter, map, calculator, traverse, elevation, and firing levers.
Updates
Patch 1.0 (1577)
Discord
Official discord.gg/ironnestgame — patch talk and fire-control help.
IRON NEST fire control guides
The working half of every shot: triangulation on the tactical map, powder charges on the calculator, shell choice, and target matchups.
IRON NEST core loop — intel · map · ballistics · fire
Every mission in IRON NEST repeats the same spine: read orders, fix the target on the map, calculate elevation, load the right shell, and fire the 5,000-ton turret.
01
Intel
Read teleprinter orders, field reports, and aerial photos from High Command.
Learn more →02Map
Place spotter bearings on the tactical grid and measure range to the target.
Learn more →03Ballistics
Enter range and powder charges in the mechanical calculator for elevation.
Learn more →04Load
Pick shell type, load the round, and set propellant charges for the solution.
Learn more →05Fire
Traverse the turret, match elevation, pull the lever, and read the impact.
Learn more →IRON NEST missions & systems
Mission systems that punish slow corrections — counter-battery timers and the requisition console between fires.
IRON NEST wiki & guide hubs
Directory pages when you would rather browse than read: the IRON NEST wiki index, every guide in one card grid, and keyword search.
IRON NEST quick tips
IRON NEST tips verified August 16, 2026.
Tip 2💡
Draw two spotter bearing lines on the tactical grid; their intersection is your aim point.
Tip 3💡
Match range and powder charges on the ballistic calculator before cranking elevation.
Tip 4💡
Keep HE for soft targets, AP for bunkers and artillery — see the shells hub for matchups.
Tip 5💡
Counter-battery timers punish slow corrections; emergency move buys time when spotted.
IRON NEST update history
Major IRON NEST milestones from demo through full launch — live patch detail lands on Steam News and Discord.
1.0 LaunchAug 6, 2026
Full release on Steam, GOG, and Epic — 15 campaign regions, 33 achievements, 30 unlockable ammo types & abilities, Steam Deck Verified, Overwhelmingly Positive early reviews.
- Steam · GOG · Epic
- 33 achievements
- Deck Verified
Launch weekAug 2026
Intro 25% launch discount (base $19.99) · official Discord WAR ROOM stage with Nick & Dominik · community challenge leaderboard talk in gaming-bunker.
- Launch discount
- Dev stage
- Discord live
Steam Demo2026
Free Steam demo (App 4300500) kept after Next Fest — core fire-control loop, Challenge: FDC, Chill sandbox, and multiple demo operations.
- Free demo
- Challenge: FDC
- Next Fest
Playtest Q&AApr 2026
Live Discord Q&A with Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos — wishlist goals, public demo timing, co-op roadmap hints, and challenge-mode plans.
- Dev Q&A
- Co-op roadmap
- Demo timing
Steam Next Fest2026
Featured in Steam Next Fest — demo wishlist spike, bug-reports forum triage, and fire-control help threads before full launch.
- Next Fest
- Demo keys
- Community playtests
AnnouncedPre-2026
Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos announce IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — dieselpunk heavy-artillery sim with a 5,000-ton turret and interactive tactical map.
- Nick + Dominik
- Dieselpunk sim
- 5,000-ton turret
Common IRON NEST questions
- Where can I play IRON NEST?
- PC on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. Steam Deck Verified. No console release is listed on official storefronts as of August 16, 2026.
- Is there an IRON NEST demo?
- Yes — a free Steam demo (App 4300500) covers the core fire-control loop. See the demo guide.
- Is IRON NEST multiplayer or co-op?
- The launch build is single-player. Developers have discussed co-op on the roadmap — watch official Discord announcements; treat unconfirmed dates as TBA.
- Is IRON NEST coming to console?
- No console version is announced on official store pages. PC is the confirmed platform set for launch week.
- When did IRON NEST release?
- August 6, 2026 on Steam, GOG, and Epic per the official store listing.
- What are IRON NEST system requirements?
- Steam lists roughly 5 GB storage, 720p / 30 FPS minimum targets, and 8 GB RAM class hardware for recommended play — see the store page for full specs.
- Is there an official IRON NEST Discord?
- Yes — discord.gg/ironnestgame. Safe join steps on the Discord page.
- What does this IRON NEST Wiki cover?
- Beginner and demo guides, controls, triangulation, ballistics, shell types, targets, counter-battery, requisition, Discord, plus guide and wiki hubs — the same intent groups as this homepage.