Underplayed Gems

Forge Industry (2023)

Forge Industry cover
Developer
BiteMe Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.3 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a methodical game where you build and manage a blacksmith settlement from scratch, with a focus on strategic resource logistics and gradual expansion

methodicalstrategicdetailedprogression-focusedresourcefulmoderate paceeconomic

What players say

Players appreciate the depth of materials and production, but the route system is widely criticized as tedious and micromanagement-heavy. Many find the early game slow and punishing, with a steep difficulty ramp that can lead to sudden failure. The UI and building icons are hard to read, and multiple reviewers say development has stopped, leaving bugs unfixed.

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