Black Smith3 (2021)

Developer: XXIV
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A casual, grind-focused simulation where you work as a blacksmith with a lighthearted, personal motivation of saving money to visit a crush.

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What players say

Players say the game builds on earlier entries with more NPCs, four endings and an explained backstory for the talking bucket, though some call it a slightly expanded reskin at full price. The rhythm-based blacksmithing is simple but makes money tight, and the fishing minigame is hard to figure out.

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