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Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite.

Ironcast is a strategy, match 3 and indie game developed by Dreadbit and published by Ripstone.
Released on March 26th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 5 languages: English, French, Italian, German and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 935 reviews of which 681 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 2.79€ on Steam with a 80% discount, but you can find it for 0.90€ on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Ironcast into these genres:

Strategy Match 3 Indie Steampunk RPG Mechs Puzzle Rogue-lite Perma Death Singleplayer Rogue-like Casual Turn-Based Epic

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium G630 @ 2.70 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon X850 XT
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2 GB available space

MacOS

OS: OS X 10.5.7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.13 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
Storage: 2 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS (32bit)
Processor: Intel Pentium G630 @ 2.70 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon X850 XT
Storage: 2 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2026

Match-3 puzzle games shouldn’t feel like commanding a 40-ton war machine. Ironcast somehow makes it work. Set in an alternate Victorian steampunk Britain, you pilot massive mechanical walkers defending the countryside from invading forces. The twist: every weapon, shield, and repair is powered through a puzzle board. At first glance it looks simple. In practice it's a tactical roguelike hiding inside a puzzle game. Gameplay Instead of matching candy, you chain together resources: • Ammo – fire cannons and rockets • Energy – power advanced systems • Coolant – prevent overheating • Repair – patch up damage • Scrap / Money – upgrade your mech Each turn becomes a small strategic dilemma: Do you repair before the enemy fires? Grab ammo for a big shot? Or chain coolant so you can fire everything without melting your engine? Longer chains scale exponentially, meaning one good move can flip an entire battle. This isn't casual match-3. It's resource management under pressure. Strategy & Progression Between missions you upgrade your Ironcast with: • new weapons • armor plating • energy systems • special abilities Different builds emerge: • artillery glass cannons • shield-heavy tanks • overheating risk builds • energy-based superweapons Even failed runs unlock new equipment, keeping the roguelike progression loop satisfying. Atmosphere The aesthetic is Victorian steampunk pulp fiction: • brass war machines • industrial cities • foggy battlefields • giant mechanical duels It feels like War of the Worlds meets puzzle strategy. The mech designs are chunky, industrial, and excellent. Pros ✔ Unique hybrid gameplay ✔ Quick runs that respect your time ✔ Strong upgrade loop ✔ Surprisingly tactical decisions Cons ✘ Limited enemy variety ✘ RNG boards can occasionally punish you ✘ Story is mostly background flavor Verdict Ironcast is a clever hybrid that shouldn't work but absolutely does. If you like puzzle games with real strategy—or just want to feel like you're piloting a Victorian war machine through a puzzle battlefield—this is worth your time. Rating: 4 / 5 ⭐ Recommended Hours played: 32 Hours spent overheating my mech because I got greedy: 31

Jan. 2026

I had a good time and finally beat the last enemy in about 27 hrs. It is not an easy game. (I read a guide before my second earnest attempt and -lo and behold- there are actually a few strategies that work - but many that do not). The RNG is sometimes gruesome, but it DOES go bouth ways. The end is sadly a bit lackluster.

Oct. 2025

Don't use my time in this game on Steam as any indication of how much I love this game -- I've got a couple hundred hours into this great game on Switch and am only too happy to buy it again here on Steam. Besides really digging the Steampunk atmosphere of this game, it's got a fun story to it and is a really fun challenge. Yes, there's some RNG involved but that's going to be the case with virtually any game like this one. A skilled Match-3 player will have a ton of fun with this one.

June 2025

Actually pretty engaging! Cool twist on the match-3 gameplay. Very cool style to it all

June 2025

Interesting match-3 game, the first time that I tried it, I couldn't get into it, I can't really put my finger on the reason why. It might have been the graphics, which are nice, but in a very particular style. Trying it again after a few months, I found myself liking it more and more. A match-3 with steampunk mechs, if that gets you excited, I'm pretty sure you will enjoy this game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ironcast is currently priced at 2.79€ on Steam.

Ironcast is currently available at a 80% discount. You can purchase it for 2.79€ on Steam.

Ironcast received 681 positive votes out of a total of 935 achieving a rating of 6.99.

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Ironcast was developed by Dreadbit and published by Ripstone.

Ironcast is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Ironcast is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Ironcast is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Ironcast is a single-player game.

There are 3 DLCs available for Ironcast. Explore additional content available for Ironcast on Steam.

Ironcast does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Ironcast does not support Steam Remote Play.

Ironcast is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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