Forge Industry (2023)

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

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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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