✦Dieselpunk Heavy-Artillery Simulator

Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator Guide

Master the colossal war machine: triangulate targets on the tactical map, pick from 20 ammo types, and unlock all 4 endings. Every guide fact-checked against official and community sources.

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Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator official screenshot — turret interior

Official screenshot from the Steam store page. © Nick Nieuwoudt & Dominik Latos.

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Beginner's Guide

The six-step firing loop, controls, and everything you need for your first hours.

Triangulation

Read the tactical map, plot bearings and ranges, and find targets like a real fire controller.

All Ammo Types

Every one of the 20 shell types explained — damage, radius, cost, and when to use them.

All Endings

How to unlock all 4 endings, from Peace to Betrayal.

Gold Medals

Every mission's hidden gold medal requirements, plus the two encounter medals.

Counter-Battery

Stop the enemy artillery counter-fire timer before it wipes you out.

Phantom Battery

Step-by-step walkthrough for the mission everyone gets stuck on.

Multiplayer FAQ

Is Iron Nest multiplayer? Co-op, online plans, and the roadmap.

🎬 Watch the Game

Official Launch Trailer

The developer's launch trailer — see the turret, the map table, and the dieselpunk artillery loop in action.

📸 Inside the Iron Nest

Iron Nest turret interior with map table and control stations

Iron Nest gameplay — aiming and firing the heavy artillery

Iron Nest tactical map and triangulation tools

Iron Nest ammo loading and shell selection

Iron Nest battlefield explosion and target city

Iron Nest turret exterior and environment

Official screenshots from the Steam store page. © Nick Nieuwoudt & Dominik Latos.

Featured Guides

Beginner's Guide — How to Play Iron Nest

The six-step loop: read the order, triangulate, calculate, load, aim, and fire. Every control and station explained.

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Triangulation — Read the Map & Find Targets

The red/yellow/white pencils, compass radius circles, and the three plotting methods that give you a firing bearing and range.

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All Endings Guide — Unlock All 4

Peace, Submission, Destruction, and Betrayal. Which shell triggers which ending, and the exact firing configuration.

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All 20 Ammo Types Explained

HE vs AP vs LE vs DRIL — every shell's damage, blast radius, max charges, and cost, in one table.

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Gold Medal Guide — Every Mission

The hidden requirements for all 14 campaign gold medals plus the 2 encounter medals.

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Beginner Guides

Beginner's Guide — How to Play

Core Mechanics

Triangulation — Read the Map & Find Targets

All 20 Ammo Types

Powder Charges — How Many to Use

Accuracy — Why Am I Missing & Friendly Fire

Counter-Battery — Stop Enemy Artillery

Endings & Medals

All Endings — Unlock All 4

Gold Medal Guide — Every Mission

Kill the King — Fastest Ending & Speedrun

Guides & Info

Is Iron Nest Multiplayer?

Best Mods & External Tools

Roadmap — Updates, Multiplayer & DLC

Phantom Battery — Mission Walkthrough

Crash Fix — Crashes & Black Screens

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Iron Nest Guide is an independent, fan-made wiki created by players who love Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator. Every guide is verified against official patch notes, developer statements, and community-tested data.

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