Underplayed Gems

Blacksmith (2019)

Blacksmith cover
Developer
Otis Miller
Publisher
Fire Cycle Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.5 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You run a forge, methodically smelting alloys and hammering shapes into custom weapons and armor, then watch your creations aid heroes and grow a quiet town.

calmfocusedrepetitivemethodicalcreativewholesomeimmersiverelaxing

What players say

Players are split on Blacksmith. Some find the core loop of smithing and town development rewarding, with a unique perspective on the RPG genre. Others are frustrated by bugs, crashes, a clunky UI, poor tutorials, and a slow pace that makes it hard to get into.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.