Real-time strategy · in English · against the computer

Strategy.
In real time.
Under your command.

IRON DUNE is a free strategy game in the browser. Build a base, collect crystals and command land, air and sea forces on a 3D battlefield.

No installation or registration · Local storage of your choice

Photo from IRON DUNE: base with headquarters, factory, refinery, radar, soldiers and tanks
Build a baseOccupied outpostsOverwhelm the enemy
400units in the army
4Maps to choose from
1–3enemy bases
POVdirect control

from the battlefield

This is what the game looks like in action

Footage from the game in 3D, with a hidden interface to see the battlefield. You can click on any image and enlarge it.

What awaits on the battlefield?

A real-time strategy game, from the base to the front

01 / Economy

Build a thriving base

Set up refineries, power plants and manufacturing plants. The harvesters mine crystals and return to unload cargo; Upgrade buildings and protect supply routes to keep producing even during battle.

The building and production guide →
02 / command

Combine forces

Soldiers, tanks, artillery, helicopters and planes play different roles. Medics, engineers and recovery vehicles support the nearby forces. Choose between the Vanguard Corps and the Legion of Ashes and build the vehicle that suits the enemy.

Get to know the units →
03 / Fighting

Take control of a unit

Switch from top view to POV mode to move a unit and aim the weapon yourself. On the computer, the arrows move the tool and the mouse is directed; Motion and shooting controls appear on the touch screen.

How do you enter POV? ←

Get to know the army and the base

32 units and 22 buildings and fortifications

Each force has a role and each structure has requirements. In the guides you can see pictures of the game models, compare prices and watch shooting, mining and repair demonstrations.

Stormtrooper in the IRON DUNE game

Rifleman

Opening force and backup to the front

Refinery in the game IRON DUNE

Refinery

Crystal mining and resource extraction

Select the battlefield

Four maps. Different paths to victory.

Desert Front

Desert spaces and crystal deposits. Control the supply posts and keep the harvesters from raiding the flanks.

Crystal City

Streets and scenic buildings that can be fortified. Up to four soldiers in proper formation can fire from it, but the structure itself is destructible.

Rocky Passes

Terrain obstacles and crossings that require route planning. Scout before you put a lot of power into a tight lane, and engage remote assistance.

River Front

Bridges, lakes and naval battles. Build a shipyard on a suitable bank, build ships and submarines and threaten from the water as well.

Determine the terms of the battle

Free fight, missions or survival

Choose base defense, convoy rescue, city capture or night operation. In survival mode the goal is to last against a set number of waves.

Before starting the game, you can set a difficulty level, face one to three enemy bases and set the strength of the zombies, aliens and monsters separately - or turn off the special events.

The next threat to the base

Bosses and monsters: prepare before the show

River Kraken, Green Titan, Goren and Mechanical Reaper add different threats to the battle. Each boss has its own attack method; Identifying the alert and dispersing the forces can save the base. The times according to the game clock, when the event is activated.

Kraken - a giant octopus that comes out of the river

05:00 · Map of the river

Kraken

A giant octopus coming out of the river

The Green Titan — green breath and area damage

05:00 · All maps

Green Titan

Green breath and area damage

Goren — A giant gorilla with a ground attack

07:00 · All maps

Goren

A giant gorilla with a ground strike

before entering

FAQ about the game

Is IRON DUNE free?

yes. You can play for free in the browser, without installing software and without creating an account.

Is it a game against other players?

The current version is a single player game against the computer. Choosing how many enemy bases adds computer controlled bases, not human players.

Can you play on the phone?

Yes, there are touch controls. Dragging with two fingers moves the map and pinching changes the zoom. The game requires a browser with JavaScript and WebGL; Performance depends on the device. Before each battle, a local performance check is performed that selects a detail level for the device. It can be changed manually; This is how the graphics adjustment works.

How do you save and continue a battle?

In the privacy menu you can enable local game and preferences saving. Later, enter the game in the same browser and on the same device and select "continue the battle". There is no synchronization of saves between devices. You can also play without saving.

Why does the game itself need loading time?

The battlefield features models and animations created in Blender, along with sounds and music. The game files are loaded when you enter the game page. You can read the site and the guides even without loading them.

The troops await the order

Select a map. Build strength. Go to the battlefield.

Play IRON DUNE ←