Ironsand Steam Achievements
Every confirmed Ironsand achievement name and what it is asking you to do.
Ironsand launched with 22 Steam Achievements. Renderise has not published a full hidden-description dump for every unlock, so this page sticks to the names Steam actually lists and the most reasonable in-game meaning. Use it as a checklist while you learn maps, classes, and Titans — not as a promise of exact numbers that the studio has not confirmed.
For the operations where you will earn most of these, read the Maps Guide and the Titan Boss Guide. Class abilities that likely matter for support unlocks live in the Classes Hub.
Confirmed achievement names
Steam currently highlights these titles on the store page. Hidden descriptions may exist for some; we do not invent percentages or kill counts.
| Achievement | Likely focus |
|---|---|
| The First Run | Finish or survive your first operation. Play the opening map and complete a session. |
| Arakh Exterminator | Kill a large number of beetle / Arakh enemies. Farm them on the Forward Push where bugs are common. |
| Turret Takedown | Destroy enemy turrets, or get kills with Engineer turrets. Both readings fit the name. |
| Got Your Back | A co-op support action: revive, shield, or heal a teammate at a critical moment. |
| Headsplitter | High-damage or headshot-style kills. Sniper and laser weapons help. |
| I Said Let Go! | Interrupt a grab, pin, or latch attack — likely from beetles or mutants. |
| Shake It Off | Clear a status effect such as radiation, stun, or a Titan pulse. |
| Scavenger’s Start | Pick up weapons, loot, or your first upgrade between attempts. |
| Spider Protocol: Shutdown | Defeat a spider-chassis Titan or disable its protocol phase. |
| No More Mercy | A late-run or high-aggression unlock. Expect it after you are comfortable on Map 2 or 3. |
The remaining twelve achievements are not all named in the public highlight strip. Check your Steam overlay in-game for the full 22. When Renderise documents them, this page will be updated.
How to farm without wasting attempts
Achievements should ride along with real clears, not replace them. You only get a limited number of attempts per map, and wipes reshuffle the layout. Do not throw a Depths run just to pad beetle kills.
Efficient habits
- Stack Arakh Exterminator on Map 1 where insect enemies are densest.
- Pair Turret Takedown with Engineer practice. Place turrets where they actually fire, then finish wounded drones yourself if the unlock tracks player damage.
- Got Your Back is easiest in a four-stack. One Medic, one Defender, and two damage dealers create more save moments than solo play.
- Spider Protocol: Shutdown is a boss achievement. Learn the Titan first using the Titan Boss Guide, then commit a full attempt to breaking weak points instead of spraying the chassis.
Class pairing for support unlocks
If Got Your Back, Shake It Off, and similar names are support-gated, bring a Medic or Defender. The Medic’s heal and the Defender’s energy shield are the two tools most likely to count as “having someone’s back.” Berserker is a poor farmer for those unless you are carrying a friend who keeps going down.
Weapon-oriented names such as Headsplitter line up with the Weapons Guide and the Weapons Tier List. Laser and sniper kits are the cleanest way to test precision kills without guessing hidden counters.
Demo versus full game
The free demo includes three levels, four classes, and 14 weapons, but demo progress does not carry over. If an achievement is tied to the full Early Access app (Steam ID 2454600), earning a similar action in the demo (app 3698710) will not grant it. Buy or launch the full client before you start a completionist run.
Family Sharing is enabled, so a friend can try the game on your library, but achievements still unlock on the Steam account that is playing.
Tracking and updates
Steam Cloud is on, so progress should follow the account. After a patch, reopen the overlay and confirm new icons. Launch day on August 20, 2026 shipped the 22-achievement set with no extra documented trophy DLC. Watch the Patch Notes page if Renderise adds seasonal or hidden goals later.
If you only want a short session, chase The First Run and Scavenger’s Start on Map 1, then stop. Those two names match the onboarding loop better than Depths hunting.
For official store context see Ironsand on Steam and the official links page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How many Steam achievements does Ironsand have?
Steam lists 22 achievements for the full game. The store page highlights names such as The First Run, Arakh Exterminator, Turret Takedown, and Spider Protocol: Shutdown. Hidden descriptions are not all public.
Do demo achievements count?
No. The free demo is a separate Steam app. Progress and unlocks do not carry into the full Early Access game.
What is Spider Protocol: Shutdown?
The name points to a Titan encounter with a spider-like chassis or a named protocol phase. Treat it as a boss achievement and focus on weak points rather than spraying the whole machine.
Can I earn co-op achievements solo?
Combat and exploration unlocks can be done solo. Names like Got Your Back almost certainly need another player to shield, heal, or revive. Use a four-stack when you farm support trophies.