Games / Iron Mantle
Coming early 2027
Iron Mantle: an arcade digging game for iPhone and Android
How deep can you dig? Steer Rusty, a very dramatic drill, through 7 layers of the Earth. Smash rock, grab gold and gems, dodge lava and TNT, then upgrade and go deeper.
Free to play. Plays offline. No energy timers. iOS 15+ and Android 7.0+.
How it plays
Simple to steer. Hard to put down.
Drag to steer
The drill digs on its own. You pick the path with a simple drag: no taps, no jumps, no timing buttons.
Short, satisfying runs
Runs last 1 to 4 minutes. Smash blocks, build combos and chase the golden BEST line that marks your record.
Upgrade and go deeper
Spend your haul on 7 upgrades and 8 drills, then beat your best depth. Every run pushes you further underground.
The world
Drill through 7 layers of the Earth
Topsoil (0 m)
Soft dirt, gold nuggets and hidden caves. The easy part, so enjoy it while it lasts.
Stone Hollows (120 m)
Obsidian bars you can't drill through, the first TNT and the first burrow worms.
Crystal Caverns (300 m)
Glowing gem crystals and wide caves. Gems unlock skins, drills and continues.
Magma Depths (550 m)
Lava pools that burn your hull. Steer carefully, or bring the lava-proof Magma Drake.
The Iron Mantle (850 m)
Dense rich ore and the toughest rock yet. The layer the game is named after.
Outer Core (1,250 m)
Rivers of lava and the fastest descent in the game. Few drills make it this far.
Heart of the World (1,800 m)
The endless finale at the center of the Earth. Reach it and it reaches back.
The star
Meet Rusty (and dress him up)
Rusty is a dented, overconfident drill with a face that reacts to everything: wide eyes near lava, sweat when fuel runs low, shades when you set a record.
Collect 60+ skins with paint jobs, glowing dig trails and silly toppers, from Rubber Ducky and Pizza Party to the legendary Midas Touch. Complete themed sets, earn skins from trophies, or take one for a test drive first.
Features
Everything you get
Gold, gems and treasure
Gold veins, crystals, treasure chests, fuel cans, and Magnet, Shield and Turbo power-ups.
Hazards that bite
Lava, TNT chain reactions, unbreakable obsidian and burrow worms that patrol their tunnels.
Streaks, trophies and missions
A daily streak, 13 trophy lines and 3 fresh missions every day.
The Core Pass
A new 28-day season with 30 reward tiers and exclusive skins, with free and premium tracks.
Plays offline
No Wi-Fi needed. Dig on the bus, on a plane or anywhere in between.
Fair on ads
Rewarded ads are always optional. No ads during your first sessions, and one purchase removes forced ads for good.
Screenshots
A look underground
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is Iron Mantle free?
Yes. It's free to play, with optional in-app purchases and ads. There are no energy timers, so you can play as long as you like.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The whole game plays without an internet connection.
Which devices does it run on?
iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or later), and Android phones, tablets and foldables (Android 7.0 or later).
How do ads work?
Rewarded videos are always your choice, for example to continue a run or double your gold. Occasional ads between runs only start after your first sessions, never interrupt a run, and a single No Ads purchase removes them.
Who is it for?
Iron Mantle is designed for teens and adults who like arcade games, mining and digging games, and short "one more run" sessions.
When does it launch?
Worldwide launch is planned for early 2027. Pre-registration on Google Play and pre-orders on the App Store will open before launch, and we'll post the links here. Google Play pre-registration will include the exclusive Pioneer skin.
Where can I get help?
Visit our support page or email support@ctrlaltdefeatstudio.com.