Iron Mandate

Side-scrolling action roguelike built around piloting giant mechanical worms

Emerick Gibson · Released Apr 8, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 211
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Apr 8, 2023
Minimum PC: Shader Model 4.0; Full requirements

What is Iron Mandate?

You control a giant mechanical worm in a 2D action roguelike, fighting rivals to reclaim your throne. Each run changes your route, weapons, and upgrades. Separate challenges test your piloting skills.

For you if...

+you want local versus matches with friends
+you like battles that gradually destroy the terrain

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving combat over fights requiring precise control
−you prefer fixed loadouts to randomized weapons and upgrades

What players say

91% of 211 reviews are positive

Players praise the worm movement and experimenting with weapon combinations. Common complaints concern controls that take practice to learn and limited variety between runs.

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Iron Mandate system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 4.0.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8, 10 or later
Processor: 2 GHz or faster processor
Graphics: Shader Model 4.0

Does Iron Mandate have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Iron Mandate run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Iron Mandate use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam