Steam & Iron: Battle of Port Arthur is a tactical real-time naval simulator focused on early 20th-century steam warships. Command battleships, cruisers, and torpedo boats in battle. Manage formations, speed, visibility, and firepower as Russian and Japanese fleets clash in the Yellow Sea.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We decided to make the game accessible to a wide audience, so that by listening to players' feedback, we can complete the development together. We believe this will be a successful example of cooperation, as we want the game to be enjoyable to play.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game is being developed by a team of two developers. Most of the ships and core functionality are ready, but there is still a lot of work ahead. We would greatly appreciate your feedback, as it will help improve the game and speed up its completion.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to continue expanding the game during Early Access with new missions, ships and gameplay features.
A dynamic campaign in the Yellow Sea is one of the main planned additions.
Other possible future features may include coastal batteries, mine warfare and further improvements to the Mission Editor.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version features over 35 unique ships of various classes, 7 handcrafted missions, a mission editor, realistic day-night cycles, weather conditions, and varying sea states. ”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, we expect to increase the price as significant new content and features are added during Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We would greatly appreciate your feedback on Steam or on our Facebook page. We plan to support discussions about existing features and carefully consider all suggestions.”
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“Steam & Iron: Battle of Port Arthur shows immense potential to become my absolute favorite.”
Strategy and Wargaming

About This Game

Steam & Iron: Battle of Port Arthur is a real-time naval simulator set in the age of early 20th-century steam warships. Take command of Russian or Japanese naval forces during the fighting around Port Arthur and the Yellow Sea. Lead squadrons of battleships, cruisers, and torpedo boats into battle.

The game focuses on tactical engagements between individual ships and entire formations during the struggle for control of the Yellow Sea and the Japanese siege of the Russian naval base at Port Arthur.

Key Features

  • Play through ready-made missions or create your own using a built-in editor.

  • The game features ships from the Russian First Pacific Squadron and the Japanese Navy (Nippon Kaigun).

  • Tactical naval combat is carefully simulated, factoring in ship positioning, speed, sea conditions, damage from fires and flooding, and accuracy adjustments.

  • Weather conditions, sea states, and time of day directly affect combat dynamics.

  • All ships are based on real historical vessels, with characteristics modeled using available historical data.

  • The game includes dozens of military and civilian ships from both fleets, with more being added over time.

Planned Features

  • A dynamic campaign covering the battles in the Yellow Sea for both sides.

  • Save and load functionality during missions.

  • Possible future expansions may include operations around Vladivostok and Tsushima.

  • New ships.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600T 2.30GHz or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 2GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: i7-10750H 2.6 GHz or equivalent
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 2060 6GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
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