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Set in an alternate Europe after the Great War, Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game about battles between nations fielding infantry and towering diesel-powered mechs. Campaign missions follow heroes and their companions as a new threat emerges. Command squads and mechs in tactical battles, using cover, capturing resource points, and building bases to produce units and fortifications. Missions range from managing a base to advancing with a limited force, with objectives that can change as a battle unfolds. The game includes three story campaigns with more than 20 missions, playable solo or in co-op, as well as skirmishes, challenge maps, and multiplayer. Three factions offer different unit rosters, while resources and building upgrades support unit production.

Command squads and diesel mechs in an alternate 1920s RTS, capturing resources, building bases, and fighting through campaigns.

Released 31 Aug 2020

73%positive of
15k player reviews

$29.99

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RTS

Strategy

War

PvP

Command Diesel Mechs

Capture Resource Points

Fight From Cover

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Developed by KING Art · Published by Prime Matter, Deep Silver

Iron Harvest | Intense 2 vs 2 Multiplayer Battle Gameplay | Polania vs Saxony

Iron Harvest | Gameplay Full Game No Commentary Walkthrough (4K 60FPS)

Iron Harvest Full Game Walkthrough Longplay

Players Praise Most

Dieselpunk Mech Design
Campaign Story
Tactical RTS Combat
Distinctive Worldbuilding

Common Player Critiques

Unit Pathfinding And AI
Campaign-Blocking Crashes
Slow, Clunky Units
Faction Balance Issues

73%

positive of 15k player reviews

75/100

Metacritic

From the Devs

Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game (RTS) set in the alternate reality of 1920+, just after the end of the Great War. The Game lets you control giant dieselpunk mechs, combining epic singleplayer and coop campaigns as well as skirmishes with intense action on the battlefield for multiplayer fans, Iron Harvest is the classic real-time strategy game fans have been waiting for.

Tradition clashes with scientific and technological progress, while Europe is still recovering from the brutal battles of the World War. Cities are being rebuilt and in the countryside, the era of the Iron Harvest has begun. Farmers are uncovering the remains of the majestic walking machines that had fought on the battlefields of the Great War.

In the midst of this chaos, a new threat appears that will put Europe’s very existence at risk. Secret forces are putting everything they can towards destabilization of entire countries, determined to set the world on fire once again and finally seize control.

Lead dozens of different unit types into battle, carefully utilize cover and blast entire buildings to shreds. Take your time to come up with a plan which allows for a wide range of tactics, including a stealth approach. Mechs. We got mechs. Lots of them.

Experience an epic overarching story, spanning more than 20 missions over three campaigns. Join nine charismatic heroes and their beastly companions in their adventures across Europe. Team-up with a friend and master all campaigns side-by-side in co-op.

Command three diverse factions with over 40 unit types and 9 heroes with unique abilities. Setup skirmish and multiplayer matches any way you want. Configure your personal game interface and choose your favourite input controls.

Competitive multiplayer with ladders, ranked matches & leagues. Choose from a vast selection of skirmish maps and challenge maps, available to play in singleplayer and coop. In addition expect regular free updates during the season, including new singleplayer challenges, multiplayer maps and more to look forward to.

Conquer resource points, build your base and place fortifications to protect your unit production and research.

Awards & Kudos

Back of the Box

Platforms	Windows
Achievements	25
Age ratings	USK 16 ClassInd (Brazil) 14 — Violência Linguagem imprópria IGRS (Indonesia) 18 — Kekerasan Penggunaan bahasa Interaksi Daring Steam (Germany) 16 — Drastische Gewalt Schimpfwörte
Players	1–6
Play modes	Online co-op Online PvP Co-op campaign
Other modes	Skirmish Challenge maps playable in single-player and co-op Ranked matches Ladders Leagues Cross-platform multiplayer 1v1 2v2 3v3 Comp-stomp / co-op vs AI
Multiplayer	Iron Harvest supports single-player, online PvP, and online co-op. Official store text states multiplayer, co-op, skirmishes, competitive multiplayer with ladders, ranked matches, and leagues, plus co-op campaign play with a friend. Reviews indicate PvP formats including 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3, implying support for up to 6 players total.
Multiplayer & mods	One review states a gameplay mod ('Steel Harvest') was used for co-op campaign and required both players to have the mod. A review also claims mod support for custom maps, units, and scenarios, but the provided official feature list does not confirm mod support or multiplayer compatibility.
Controller support	Xbox
Controller required	No
DLC / extras	2 listed on Steam
DRM / EULA	Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Iron Harvest EULA
Content notices	Online interactivity
Metacritic	75/100 View on Metacritic
Website	Official website