The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith (2025)

- Developer
- Ason
- Publisher
- Ason, 072 Project, RMAsia, Lewd Formosa
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 2.9 of 5, 1,027 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical and atmospheric strategy RPG where you carefully manage resources and overcome obstacles in a fantasy world.
strategicrpgfantasyresource managementturn-basedatmosphericchallengingnarrative-driven
What players say
Players praise the deep weapon crafting and variety but warn of punishing difficulty and a restrictive weight system. Some find the challenge rewarding, while others call it unfair with cheap knockbacks, off-screen attacks, and item loss.
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