Choose Encoded War
Choose Encoded War if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Encoded War launched in 2023.
Encoded War vs IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
Encoded War and IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Encoded War (2023) is 3 years older than IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (2026). IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Encoded War (74.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
Choose IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 13,947 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Encoded War and IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Encoded War |  IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (27 reviews) | 97.8% positive (13,947 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Somnolent Team | Nick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Encoded War (2023) is 3 years older than IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (2026).
- IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Encoded War (74.1% positive).
- Encoded War is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Encoded War has no Deck rating yet.
Encoded War vs IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Encoded War or IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Encoded War (2023) came out before IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Encoded War and IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.