Underplayed Gems

Path of Gear: Blacksmith's Legend (2026)

Path of Gear: Blacksmith's Legend cover
Developer
HaNWA Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You plan and watch your scripted orders unfold against a predictable enemy timeline.

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What players say

Players praise the DIY weapon crafting and unique combat system, but are split on the pacing: some find combat too slow and the pixel map confusing, while others enjoy the deep build-crafting. Long-time players report bugs like zero experience gain and a freezing cooking glitch, though developers fixed issues quickly.

Screenshots

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