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title: Iron Brigade
date: 2020-08-24T15:35:00-07:00
author: James Spafford
canonical_url: "https://www.doublefine.com/games/iron-brigade"
section: Games
---
# Iron Brigade

Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace!

## Key facts

- **Developer:** Double Fine Productions
- **Release date:** June 22, 2011
- **Genre:** Strategy, Tower Defense
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
- **Age ratings:** ESRB Teen (Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence); PEGI 12
- **Cloud gaming:** [Play on Xbox Cloud Gaming](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play/games/iron-brigade/BTKN78H28RPV)
- **Awards:** 4 nominations

## About Iron Brigade

Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. Use a combination of mobile firepower and stationary defenses to turn the tide of war in our favor. Customize your trench with thousands of possible loadouts. March side-by-side with allies from around the world as you fight your way through Europe, Africa, and the Pacific.  
  
After defeating the monovision threat across Europe, Africa, and The Pacific, continue your service in the mobile trenches with Iron Brigade: Rise of the Martian Bear. Face Vlad’s most horrific new Monovision Constructs in a brand new Martian Campaign. Unlock over 80 new pieces of loot to battle the Tubes in 4 defense missions, 2 survival missions, and an all new Boss mission!

## Trailer

- [Iron Brigade (AKA Trenched) - Official Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VURQJDfQn3s) (YouTube)
- [Watch on Double Fine TV](https://www.doublefine.com/dftv/iron-brigade-aka-trenched-official-trailer)

## Where to buy

- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115120/Iron_Brigade/)
- [Humble Bundle](https://www.humblebundle.com/store/iron-brigade?hmb_source=search_bar)
- [Microsoft Store](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/iron-brigade/btkn78h28rpv)

## Awards

### Nominated

- **DICE 2012:** [Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year](https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2012&idGameAwardType=129)
- **NAVGTR 2011:** [Strategy Game](https://navgtr.org/2011-awards/)
- **Spike Video Game Awards 2011:** [Best Downloadable Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Video_Game_Awards)
- **Game Critics Awards 2011:** Best Strategy Game

## More about Iron Brigade

- [Accolades](https://www.doublefine.com/games/iron-brigade/accolades)
- [Making of](https://www.doublefine.com/games/iron-brigade/making)
- [Extras](https://www.doublefine.com/games/iron-brigade/extras)
- [Support](https://www.doublefine.com/games/support/iron-brigade)