Ironhive, an atmospheric strategy game blending city-building mechanics with deck-building elements, debuted its demo during The MIX Spring Showcase. Alongside the demo release, a new gameplay trailer was unveiled, offering a closer look at the game’s unique concept. Ironhive is set to launch on PC platforms, with the demo now available on Steam, giving players their first hands-on experience with this intriguing project.
Set years after the collapse of civilization, Ironhive takes place in a world filled with desolation and ruins. You step into the role of a community leader striving to survive and rebuild in this unforgiving environment. The main objective is to manage Iron Hive, a refuge for the last remnants of humanity as you brace for an impending apocalypse. As the Iron Lord, you must maintain a delicate balance between ensuring the survival of your people and keeping their loyalty intact, failure to do so could result in an overthrow.
One of Ironhive’s most intriguing mechanics is the transformation of citizens and materials into cards, which are then used to execute actions and manage the city. This system adds a deep strategic layer, requiring players to carefully plan their moves to optimize resources and sustain their metal metropolis. Cards represent essential elements such as population and materials, meaning that exhausting them could lead to disastrous consequences.