Iron Harvest

King Art Games

Rank: #1 / 7
Released: 2020
Studio: King Art Games
Genre: real-time strategy

At a glance

Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game from King Art Games, set in an alternate 1920+ after the Great War. Players command giant dieselpunk mechs and other units across a story campaign, skirmishes and multiplayer battles. The setting follows a Europe rebuilding after war, where farmers uncover the walking machines left behind and secret forces threaten the continent. Battles call for planning: units can use cover, demolish buildings and take different tactical approaches, including stealth. The story spans more than 20 missions across three campaigns, with nine heroes and their companions. A friend can join for cooperative play through the campaigns. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, co-op, online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer, along with full controller support and Remote Play on TV. Iron Harvest released on August 31, 2020, for Windows.

Who it is for

It suits strategy players who want mech-led battles, a substantial story campaign, or the option to play campaigns cooperatively with a friend.

What is good

More than 20 missions across three campaigns
Co-op campaign play
Battles support cover, demolition and stealth tactics
Full controller support

What to know first

Listed for Windows only
Requires planning around tactical battles

Verdict

Iron Harvest combines a postwar alternate-history setting with tactical mech battles and a multi-campaign story. It is a fit for players looking for both solo strategy and cooperative campaign play.