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Pilot a Victorian walking war machine, matching resource nodes to power weapons, defenses, and repairs in a roguelite campaign.
Released 26 Mar 2015
Power Mechs With Matches
Balance Ammo And Repairs
Customize Walking War Machines
Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite.
Developed by Dreadbit · Published by Ripstone







In an alternate-history Victorian Britain under attack, you command an Ironcast, a gigantic walking war machine, and fight enemy Ironcasts across a military campaign.
Turn-based battles revolve around matching resource nodes. The resources you collect power weapons and other systems, so each turn means weighing offense against defenses, repairs, and keeping your machine operational.
Between missions, salvage technology and equip weapons, defensive systems, and passive upgrades to shape your Ironcast. The roguelite campaign includes branching paths and permanent death, while persistent rewards and unlockable items carry progress into later attempts.
Players who enjoy Ironcast often praise its unusual mix of match-3 puzzles and turn-based mech combat, where gathering resources forces tactical choices. Reviews also highlight the Victorian steampunk setting, customization, and the satisfaction of overcoming a challenging campaign. Others find puzzle randomness and difficulty frustrating, or say repeated missions make progression feel grindy.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 30 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 75/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |