How co-op works
Online squads pilot customizable mobile Trenches while deploying stationary defenses against incoming waves. Players coordinate mech weapons, emplacement coverage, and movement between threatened lanes, then use mission loot to specialize complementary loadouts through the campaign and survival missions.
About this game
Iron Brigade combines tower defense strategy with third-person mech combat as you repel waves of the relentless Monovision enemy. Double Fine's dieselpunk war machines, called Trenches, blend mobile firepower with fixed emplacements, letting you build defenses and then jump into the cockpit to blast through swarms yourself. True co-op lets you and your squad tackle missions together, coordinating turret placement and weapon loadouts to hold the line.
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You customize your Trench with chassis, legs, weapons, and emplacements to suit your style, whether that means heavy artillery support or nimble close-range brawling. Each mission throws different enemy patterns your way, rewarding smart positioning and teamwork as you juggle defense building with active combat.
Online co-op supports squad-based play, where voice chat or quick pings help coordinate emplacement zones and weapon focus fire. The campaign scales enemy waves for groups, turning static defense into frantic collaborative fights where timing your turret drops and watching each other's flanks makes the difference between victory and overrun bases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play the full campaign in co-op?
Yes, the campaign is playable in co-op and scales enemy waves for groups. You and your squad can work through missions together, building defenses and fighting off Monovision waves as a team.
Is there couch co-op or only online?
Iron Brigade only supports online co-op. There's no local split-screen or couch co-op option available.
Do we share resources or does each player manage their own Trench?
Each player customizes and controls their own Trench with individual chassis, weapons, and emplacements. You'll coordinate turret placement and weapon loadouts together.
How important is teamwork and communication?
Teamwork is central to success. You'll need to coordinate emplacement zones, focus fire on priority targets, and cover each other's flanks during enemy waves. Voice chat or quick pings help you work together on positioning and timing your defenses.