A Community for Iowa Gamers

Originally a Steam Community, c. 2006/2007, the IPA grew to nearly 500 members. Now, we’re reviving it!

A passion for gaming

We’re a passionate group of gamers who are out to have a good time! Across platforms and genres!

Cozy/Wholesome

Animal Crossing, Fashion Dreamer, Cult of the Lamb, Cozy Grove, Palia, Artful Escape

Strategy/Survival

Seven Days to Die, Valheim, No Man’s Sky

Action/Adventure/Roleplaying

Hogwarts Legacy, Baldur’s Gate III, Diablo 3/4

Sports

Rocket League

Building/Sim

Cities Skyline, The Sims

And More!

From cozy games to first person shooters and back again — we’ve likely got someone else playing the same games you are!

We’re #1

We were the first Iowa Player Alliance for PC gamers on Steam; later expanding to the Midwest Player Alliance. We believe in community first.

Community First

  • Collaborate with fellow gamers
  • Showcase your game media
  • Experience a community

Who We Are

  • HQ in Des Moines, IA
  • Gamers from Iowa and Midwest
  • People who believe in community first

“The Iowa Player Alliance was the first player alliance for Iowa based PC gamers on Steam in 2007; it quickly grew to nearly 500 members. This was wild at the time, especially for a gaming community for Iowans.”

Sarah

Founder, IPA/MPA

Join Iowa gamers like you

We’re a diverse group of gamers playing a variety of games