IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator

First-person artillery simulator with manual controls for a massive turret

Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos · Released Aug 6, 2026

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 97% of 15K
Recent reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 95% of 1,030 in 30 days
Players: 200; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC: UHD; 4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator?

You operate a heavy turret in a single-player, first-person dieselpunk simulation, following High Command’s orders and responding to frontline requests. You plot targets on a tactical map, calculate trajectories, select ammunition, and adjust propellant charges and gun elevation before firing. Aerial photos show the results of your attacks.

For you if...

+you enjoy basic math and methodical military procedures

Not for you if...

−you want frontline combat rather than managing distant artillery

What players say

97% of 14,899 reviews are positive · 95% of 1,030 in the last 30 days

Players praise the mechanical sound effects and hands-on interactions with the machinery. Some ask for co-op so they can operate the turret together.

Screenshots and trailer

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IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator system requirements

Minimum: UHD, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 64-bit processor and operating system
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-8350
Graphics: Intel UHD / AMD Vega 8
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
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.

Does IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator 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: 33
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Ukrainian, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Czech, Polish, Italian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish.

Does IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator 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