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Iron Mandate

A steampunk roguelike with a unique fighting mechanic. Master the piloting of giant mechanical worms, lay waste to all that stand in your way and reclaim your rightful place on the throne.

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Developer
Emerick Gibson
Publisher
Emerick Gibson
Release
April 8, 2025
1 year and 115 days ago
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Very Positive182 reviews94.5%

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Iron Mandate: A roguelike with a wholly original fighting mechanic!

Master the piloting of giant mechanical worms, lay waste to all that stand in your way and reclaim your rightful place on the throne.

Defeat great foes

Learn the subtleties of Juggernaut piloting in order to better destroy your rivals. Iron Mandate has over 30 weapons to both fight with and learn to fend off.


Forge your own path

Every attempt to reach the throne is unique. Different path, different arsenal, different upgrades. You will need to learn the intricacies of the Juggernaut and its many variations in order to survive your climb to the top.


Prove your worth

Iron Mandate includes 20+ unique challenges to prove your Juggernaut piloting skills. You can also play local multiplayer in the versus mode with up to 4 players.


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