Where should new players start?
Open the beginner guide, then triangulation and ballistics.
IRON NEST Guides
IRON NEST guides hub: beginner, demo, controls, triangulation, ballistics, shells, counter-battery, requisition, and Discord — card index. Verified August 2026.
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IRON NEST guides hub
Browse every IRON NEST guide on this site — beginner basics, the free demo, map triangulation, ballistics, shell types, counter-battery, and requisition.
PC (Steam · GOG · Epic) · Released August 6, 2026 · Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam.
All IRON NEST guides
Tap a card to open the full page. New operators should start with the beginner guide, then triangulation and ballistics.
Beginner guide
Start hereTeleprinter to first shot — the full fire-control loop in order.
Demo guide
DemoWhat the free Steam demo includes and what carries into the full game.
Controls
CoreKeys, levers, windows, and the interfaces you touch every mission.
Triangulation
MapTwo spotter bearings, one intersection — map work step by step.
Ballistics
Fire controlPowder charges, range, and elevation on the mechanical calculator.
Shell types
AmmoHE, AP, HCHE, smoke, and more — pick ammo for the target class.
Targets
DatabaseSoft targets, bunkers, artillery, and FDC — what shell fits what.
Counter-battery
MissionEnemy artillery timers, FDC pauses, and emergency repositioning.
Requisition
SystemsCredits, console purchases, and punchcard logistics between fires.
Discord
CommunityOfficial community invite — patch talk, challenges, and help.
IRON NEST guides FAQ
Is there a free demo?
Yes — free steam demo available. See the demo guide.
Is there a codes page?
No — IRON NEST is a Steam single-player sim with no promo-code system.
Related pages
Matched by build plan, shared topics, and guide progression — not random related links.