- #1 Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
97% matchVery Positive93% of 44,514 reviews2022
Dev: niceplay gamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.
Why similar: Crafting 37.3%, Medieval 26%, Management 19.6%, Simulation 9.1%, RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features highly tactile, physics-based crafting and shop management that mirrors the hands-on nature of Bladesong.
- #2 Blacksmith Master
96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,724 reviews2025
Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
Why similar: Medieval 46.7%, Management 37.5%, Simulation 15.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeper strategic look at managing a blacksmithing business from a small forge to a thriving enterprise.
- #3 Fantasy Blacksmith
96% matchMixed49% of 1,813 reviews2019
Dev: Heaven BrotherhoodPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You are a blacksmith in the world of the sword, magic and war, in which any blacksmith who knows how to make even the simplest swords is in demand. You start off as a poor unskilled blacksmith, but in time you will gain experience and improve to achieve wealth, fame and power, and change this world!
Why similar: Medieval 37.6%, Crafting 21.2%, Simulation 16.8%, Management 11.1%, RPG 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the authentic process of forging weapons in a medieval fantasy setting.
- #4 My Little Blacksmith Shop
95% matchMixed70% of 1,175 reviews2025
Dev: DasiusPub: Noble Games Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Craft weapons, armor and tools, manage resources and expand your workshop. Experience realistic physics-based forging, unlock new recipes and special orders, and interact with a medieval town's inhabitants as you work to become the greatest blacksmith in the land.
Why similar: Crafting 39%, Medieval 31.8%, Simulation 11.7%, RPG 6.5%, Physics 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, first-person simulation of running a forge and crafting custom weapons for local patrons.
- #5 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,512 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Management 28.1%, Shop Keeper 25.7% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Adventure 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential shop-keeper RPG that perfectly balances inventory management, crafting, and customer interaction.
- #6 Medieval Blacksmith
94% matchVery Positive80% of 595 reviews2025
Dev: OGO Play
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Medieval Blacksmith is a blacksmithing simulation set in a magical medieval world. Play as a blacksmith with no past, craft legendary weapons from daggers to spears, and forge your path to becoming the world’s greatest. Dive into a story filled with adventure and endless creative possibilities!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 20.8%, Medieval 20%, Crafting 15.6%, RPG 14.2%, Simulation 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that captures the daily life and technical challenges of a medieval smith.
- #7 Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 800 reviews2026
Dev: Compact Core GamesPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Forge your destiny and craft legends. Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith is your journey into the heart of craftsmanship. Dive into the enchanting world of a blacksmith, mine ores, create legendary weapons, arm heroes and send them on quests for loot and profit. The forge awaits!
Why similar: Job Simulator 25.6% ★, Shop Keeper 24% ★, Crafting 13.6%, Medieval 12.6%, Management 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the crafting mechanics of smithing within a medieval historical context.
- #8 Moonlighter
93% matchVery Positive81% of 23,893 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Management 48.9%, RPG 25.3%, Simulation 14.9%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the management of a fantasy shop with the excitement of gathering materials through adventure and combat.
- #9 Blacksmith Shop Simulator
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: SONTEM EUROPE
Windows
Run your own blacksmith shop in this immersive simulation game! Craft and sell swords, shields, armor, and more to satisfy your customers, earn profits, and expand your business. Manage your forge with a dynamic day-night cycle and become a legendary blacksmith!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 34.3% ★, Medieval 13.7%, Crafting 12.8%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, Job Simulator 11.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic look at the economy and time-management required to run a successful medieval forge.
- #10 Enchanted Blacksmith
91% matchVery Positive82% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Tanuki Sun
Windows
Step into a cozy, first-person forge simulator where exploration and crafting go hand in hand. Discover rich mineral veins, master forgotten smithing techniques, and watch your humble workshop evolve as you craft fine wares and claim your place among the realm’s legendary artisans.
Why similar: Job Simulator 31.3% ★, Shop Keeper 25.9% ★, Crafting 12.9%, Medieval 9.6%, Immersive Sim 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines mining and resource gathering with the simulation of running a fantasy-themed smithy.
- #11 Winkeltje: The Little Shop
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,827 reviews2022
Dev: Sassybot
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Winkeltje: The Little Shop is all about building, decorating, and running your own old-world fantasy shop. Buy low, sell high - from nails and apples to swords and alchemic love potions. Impress your customers, craft items, and be the master of your very own shop.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 54.4% ★, Crafting 20.5%, Management 18.8%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated shop-keeping simulator that emphasizes crafting, decorating, and managing customer demand.
- #12 Weapon Shop Fantasy
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,834 reviews2017
Dev: INDIECN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A shop game with RPG? Or is it RPG with a shop? Collect materials, Craft weapons, Train your staff and defeat your enemy! This is Weapon Shop Fantasy!
Why similar: Management 34.3%, RPG 22.5%, Simulation 21.4%, Crafting 14.7%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG elements with shop management, requiring you to craft specific gear for heroes to succeed in their quests.
- #13 Saleblazers
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,228 reviews2023
Dev: AIRSTRAFE INTERACTIVE
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You’re a humble shopkeeper trying to live a peaceful new life, finding yourself surrounded by warring factions and dangerous creatures. Will you be able to carve out a new home for yourself and your customers in this open-world survival shopkeeping simulator?
Why similar: Job Simulator 31.5% ★, Shop Keeper 29.6% ★, Crafting 13.1%, Immersive Sim 10.3%, Atmospheric 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world survival game that features a robust shop-keeping mechanic where you sell items you have crafted.
- #14 Blightlands Blacksmith
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Skald Software
Windows
Blightlands Blacksmith is a medieval fantasy blacksmithing simulator with exploration and combat elements. Mine, smelt, forge, assemble, grind, and rune-craft weapons to supply a legion cohort, and defend yourself as you delve into the mine for new materials. The cohort's success depends on you.
Why similar: Crafting 24.4%, Medieval 21.8%, Immersive Sim 13%, Management 11.6%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates RPG progression with the core loop of crafting weapons for a fantasy world.
- #15 Travellers Rest
87% matchVery Positive88% of 18,025 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
Why similar: Management 25.4%, Medieval 21.1%, Crafting 20.8%, Immersive Sim 14.8%, RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and crafting aspects of running a medieval establishment, sharing a similar cozy atmosphere.
- #16 Master Bladesmith
86% matchMixed65% of 464 reviews2024
Dev: Elixir Games
Windows
This unique RPG blends VR action and progression. Mine materials, buy equipment, build your arsenal by crafting more and more powerful blades. Battle in the Time Chamber to test your creations as you progress through levels, and build your character as you upgrade your equipment.
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Crafting 36.9%, Simulation 23.1%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused experience that emphasizes the physical act of forging and testing blades.
- #17 Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻
85% matchVery Positive92% of 4,445 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Cook delicious food and keep an eye on the mood of the visitors. Create a unique atmosphere for unforgettable adventures!
Why similar: Job Simulator 30.3% ★, Shop Keeper 26.9% ★, Management 12.4%, Medieval 11.8%, Immersive Sim 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on a tavern, it captures the same management and customer-service loop found in Bladesong.
- #18 Potion Permit
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,410 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Crafting 53%, RPG 20.7%, Simulation 16.2%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a satisfying crafting loop and shop-like interaction within a charming, narrative-driven world.
- #19 Arcane Merchant
83% matchVery Positive85% of 279 reviews2026
Dev: Findie Studios
Windows
Open your own shop in the heart of a Medieval Fantasy realm! Stock your shelves with everything from potions and swords to mysterious crystals and legendary artifacts. Set your prices, earn your customers' trust and become the richest merchant in the town!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.9% ★, Medieval 15.3%, Management 13.3%, Immersive Sim 12.1%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing shop-keeping simulator that focuses on the management of magical inventory.
- #20 Shoppe Keep 2
86% matchMixed56% of 2,235 reviews2019
Dev: Strange FirePub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shoppe Keep returns bigger and better than ever! Build your business empire and defend it from thieves. Explore the open-world in single-player or with up to 4 players online. Renovate and design your store, cook, fish, hunt for products, charm customers, evolve the town, and make your millions.
Why similar: Management 33.2%, Medieval 30.1%, Physics 22.9%, RPG 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to manage a medieval shop in an open world, catering to adventurers who need specific gear.
- #21 Dungeon Bodega Simulator
82% matchVery Positive98% of 318 reviews2026
Dev: Alien Fruit
Windows · Linux
Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.6% ★, Medieval 15.2%, Management 13.2%, Crafting 10.8%, Physics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted management game that tasks you with running a shop for dungeon-delving adventurers.
- #22 Village Merchant
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Beast Games S. A.
Windows
Run and expand your own medieval shop! Sell weapons, armor, food, and rare goods to peasants and lords alike in the immersive medieval store simulator.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 36% ★, Medieval 12.8%, Management 12.8%, Crafting 11.1%, Immersive Sim 10%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic side of being a merchant in a medieval setting, emphasizing trade and management.
- #23 Ironsmith Medieval Simulator
84% matchMostly Negative30% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: The EpicLorePub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Heroes are not born. They are forged in darkness. And who knows forging better than the ironsmith himself? Experience the hardship of making medieval weapons, armors and tools in a simulation taken with a grain of salt
Why similar: Medieval 26.9%, Crafting 22.6%, Management 20.1%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a gritty, first-person perspective on the life and labor of a medieval blacksmith.
- #24 Potion Tycoon
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 727 reviews2024
Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Potion Tycoon is a management simulator with a witchy twist! Build and develop your very own magic shop. Manage resources, set up production lines, mix potions and sell them smartly to stay ahead of the competition. Welcome to the potion business!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 51.3% ★, Management 23.2%, Medieval 16.8%, Simulation 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy simulation that focuses on the production and sale of magical goods.
- #25 Loot & Ledger
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Eddy
Windows
Run your own medieval store! Stock shelves with groceries and legendary loot, set prices, serve customers, and expand your shop. Fund adventurers to explore dangerous lands and return with valuable chests full of swords, shields, and rare items and all without leaving the counter.
Why similar: Job Simulator 28.5% ★, Shop Keeper 27.6% ★, Management 14.2%, Immersive Sim 10.1%, Medieval 10%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic management of a shop, perfect for players who enjoy the business side of Bladesong.
- #26 Tailor Simulator
79% matchVery Positive91% of 464 reviews2026
Dev: Zoady
Windows
Build your workshop and turn it into a fashion business. Interact with your customers and design unique collections to sell in your store. Upgrade your workshop until you rule the fashion industry.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.6% ★, Job Simulator 26.7% ★, Design & Illustration 19.8% ★, Management 9.8%, Immersive Sim 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the core shop-keeping and management loop, focusing on a different craft in a similar simulation style.
- #27 ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,613 reviews2026
Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Run a quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo. Grow your business by carefully restoring iconic video game consoles, cell phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop.
Why similar: Job Simulator 43.3% ★, Shop Keeper 24.4% ★, Management 11.7%, Crafting 10.8%, Simulation 3.4%
- #28 Medieval StartUp
79% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Editions Aspic Games
Windows
Medieval StartUp is a unique mix of tavern management, crafting, and exploration set in a rich medieval world. Manage your tavern, craft unique items, recruit staff, and explore a mysterious marsh full of hidden secrets and rare resources.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 41.6% ★, Crafting 17.4%, Medieval 15.2%, Management 13.6%, Simulation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual management game that explores the challenges of starting a business in a medieval world.
- #29 Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage
78% matchVery Positive94% of 328 reviews2024
Dev: Unbossed GamesPub: Level Up Gaming
Windows
Your father's life depends on your success. Run a medieval shop, craft goods, set prices, and build your reputation - because the King's debt collectors are coming. Farm, hunt, explore, and trade your way to freedom in this cozy but consequential shop simulation.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 49.4% ★, Crafting 21.5%, Medieval 21.1%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing management game that incorporates crafting and shop-keeping in a medieval setting.
- #30 Blacksmith Simulator
80% matchMostly Negative35% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Potato GamesPub: ForgeGames
Windows
Become a Medieval blacksmith in this interactive blacksmithing simulator. Upgrade your forging equipment, unlock new exotic crafting materials, grow your business, and manage your customers - in addition to engaging forging mechanics. Strike while the iron is hot and hop in front of the forge now!
Why similar: Crafting 27.4%, Medieval 21.7%, Management 20.1%, Immersive Sim 17.6%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a detailed look at the tools and processes involved in blacksmithing and weapon customization.
- #31 Tabletop Game Shop Simulator
77% matchVery Positive85% of 484 reviews2026
Dev: LudogramPub: Knight Fever Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Run your own tabletop game shop! Stock shelves, glue & paint minis, battle customers on game night, and grow your store into the ultimate nerd paradise.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 36.8% ★, Job Simulator 30.6% ★, Management 11.8%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Simulation 5.8%
- #32 The Last Elixir
78% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Luke Frisbee
Windows
You are a journeyman alchemist: experiment to learn the secrets of the alchemical sciences, and leverage them to produce a diverse menu of potions for a procession of weird and spooky customers in this compact narrative puzzle experience.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.3% ★, Crafting 22.7%, Physics 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Medieval 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features atmospheric crafting and puzzle-solving that aligns with the story-rich nature of Bladesong.
- #33 Blade and Sorcery
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 62,038 reviews2024
Dev: WarpFrog
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Why similar: Medieval 40.2%, Physics 30.7%, Simulation 12.3%, RPG 11%, Adventure 5.7%
- #34 Teddy's Haven
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,836 reviews2025
Dev: Teddy Bear Games LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Teddy’s Haven is a cozy shop sim filled with magic and charm. Sell over 400 items, decorate with 250+ decorations, and create the shop of your dreams. Meet mythical creatures, level up your skills, harvest the land, and uncover the peaceful wonders of life on Ursa.
Why similar: Decorating 39.6% ★, Shop Keeper 32.1% ★, Crafting 13.2%, Management 10.4%, Simulation 4.6%
- #35 The Bloodline
76% matchVery Positive83% of 3,934 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…
Why similar: Medieval 47%, Physics 32.4%, RPG 20.6%
- #36 MeowCraft
75% matchVery Positive81% of 158 reviews2026
Dev: Meow StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Manage your own feline forge in this cozy yet deep shop simulation! Craft epic legendary gear, expand your smithy, hire quirky cat staff, and dispatch hero squads into dangerous dungeons. You may be cursed to never wield a sword again, but you can build a forging empire to defeat the Demon Dragon!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.5% ★, Crafting 15.7%, Medieval 13.9%, Management 12.3%, RPG 5.9%
- #37 TCG Card Shop Simulator
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 49,185 reviews2024
Dev: OPNeon Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 29.5% ★, Management 27.9%, Job Simulator 15.2% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Immersive Sim 8.8%
- #38 Sword & Shield Simulator
76% matchMostly Negative28% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Wildlands Interactive
Windows
Become a medieval blacksmith. Smelt ore, hammer steel at the anvil, grind the edge, and design your own swords. Craft shields, forge tools and everyday ironwork, fill customer contracts, and earn your coin blade by blade. Your forge, your legend.
Why similar: Medieval 24.1%, Physics 14.9%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Simulation 9.4%
- #39 Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,102 reviews2026
Dev: Yaza GamesPub: Mythwright
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Make and share the most beautiful and bizarre medieval art imaginable! Manage and grow your manuscript workshop by illustrating manuscripts, using friendly tools and a massive range of drag-and-drop artworks from the deepest reaches of history. Welcome to your very own Scriptorium!
Why similar: Decorating 32.5% ★, Design & Illustration 20.2% ★, Job Simulator 17.8% ★, Shop Keeper 17.1% ★, Medieval 9.5%
- #40 Gunsmith Simulator
73% matchVery Positive85% of 3,268 reviews2024
Dev: GameHuntersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become a Gunsmith and unveil the great pleasure of working in your own workshop! Repair, restore and personalize guns to make unique pieces that every firearm lover will appreciate.
Why similar: Management 64.2%, Simulation 35.8%
- #41 Viking Vending
72% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: FatFishGame
Windows
Start with a Viking harbor at your command—buy low, sell high, and turn a tidy profit! Identify unknown treasures and strike it rich overnight! Rebuild the blacksmith's forge, enchant mighty artifacts, hire fierce raiders, and make every Viking your loyal customer!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 45.8% ★, Crafting 18.6%, Medieval 15.1%, Management 12.1%, Simulation 5.8%
- #42 Ironsmith Medieval Simulator: Prologue
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 110 reviews2020
Dev: The EpicLorePub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Ironsmith: Medieval Simulator - Prologue allows you to become the local blacksmith in medieval reality. Master your skills by ceaselessly crafting tools and weapons for various social classes.
Why similar: Medieval 45.4%, Simulation 33.3%, Atmospheric 14%, Adventure 7.3%
- #43 Fatekeeper
68% matchVery Positive80% of 10,647 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 24.3%, Medieval 22.9%, Physics 18.4%, RPG 14.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #44 Tidehaven: Ale & Trade
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 113 reviews2026
Dev: Bunch'o'Nerds
Windows
Medieval sim meets smart idle play. Build and automate your tavern into a lively town. Make it yours with tons of decorations. Dig for ore, gamble, breed rare horses, or take risks with smuggling quests. Watch your little world grow and have the medieval town of your dreams!
Why similar: Decorating 32.3% ★, Job Simulator 23.1% ★, Shop Keeper 23% ★, Medieval 11.5%, Management 7.7%
- #45 Blacksmith
73% matchMixed70% of 99 reviews2019
Dev: Otis MillerPub: Fire Cycle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blacksmith is the definitive Blacksmithing experience. Make and sell Weapons, Armour and Tools. Send Heroes on Quests and unlock their unique potential. Grow the town of Ironwell and be a part of the community. Master the elements and bend them to your will! Find your true calling as the Blacksmith!
Why similar: RPG 53.8%, Simulation 46.2%
- #46 Megastore Simulator
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,923 reviews2026
Dev: Yolo Games Studio
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Megastore Simulator is a first-person management & tycoon game. Start small and grow into a massive two-floor megastore with forklifts, pallet jacks, and staff. Unlock and manage departments like Bakery, Clothing, Electronics, Sports, Music, Toys, Grocery, Seafood, and Vending Machines
Why similar: Shop Keeper 23.7% ★, Job Simulator 20.8% ★, Management 16.3%, Crafting 15.7%, Immersive Sim 13.2%
- #47 Speakeasy Simulator
69% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Arcana GamesPub: Bluelily Games
Windows
Manage your own speakeasy hidden from prying eyes during Prohibition. Experiment with recipes, perfect the quality of your spirits, and transform your bar into an elegant, unique venue. Combine craftsmanship, optimization, and decoration to offer your guests an unforgettable experience.
Why similar: Job Simulator 34.3% ★, Shop Keeper 33.2% ★, Crafting 14%, Management 11.4%, Simulation 5.1%
- #48 Half Sword
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 28,874 reviews2026
Dev: Half Sword GamesPub: Game Seer Publishing
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.
Why similar: Medieval 44.3%, Physics 36.5%, Simulation 11.7%, 3D 7.6%
- #49 Blacksmith Simulator Prologue
71% matchMixed47% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Potato GamesPub: Forge Games
Windows
Forge your destiny in the Blacksmith Simulator Prologue! Craft weapons and tools, manage your workshop, and mine for resources. Serve diverse clients, grow your reputation, and master medieval craftsmanship in this free introduction to the full game. Your journey as a blacksmith begins here!
Why similar: Crafting 26.4%, Medieval 24.3%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Management 15%, Simulation 10.2%
- #50 Blacksmith. Song of two Kings.
68% matchVery Positive81% of 307 reviews2024
Dev: Pavel Leksin
Windows
In this 2D fantasy game you play a role of a blacksmith who literally handcrafts weapons, shields, armor, magic staffs and many other marvellous items.
Why similar: Crafting 35.6%, Immersive Sim 25.5%, Story Rich 12.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #51 Master Forge
69% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: IT Student
Windows
Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.
Why similar: Medieval 32.4%, Management 26.4%, Immersive Sim 22.5%, Simulation 11%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #52 Alchemy Factory
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,515 reviews2025
Dev: D5 CopperheadPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Craft your workshop as an alchemist! Harness arcane devices to automate crafting. Sell alchemical goods, fulfill commissions, and rise to become a renowned alchemy magnate. Multiplayer Supported! Invite master designers to (ahem) contribute their expertise—let them optimize your production lines!
Why similar: Medieval 39.2%, Crafting 33.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Job Simulator 8.8% ★, 3D 8.7%
- #53 Magic Forge Tycoon
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: Clever Trickster StudioPub: Clever Trickster Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate fantasy arms dealer. Forge enchanted weapons, fulfill contracts, influence wars, and shape the fate of kingdoms! Master the astral forge, upgrade your gear, use alchemy, dominate the resource market, and rise as the realm’s mythic weaponsmith.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.6% ★, Management 19.6%, Crafting 16.1%, Medieval 10.9%, Immersive Sim 10.1%
- #54 Medieval Shopkeeper Simulator
71% matchMixed61% of 281 reviews2018
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Keep your stores afloat against unique threats like royal laws, wars and crazy fantasy events. Discover new items, craft, sell them, and create your Merchant Empire in the kingdom! - All in a hybrid 2D-3D style.
Why similar: Medieval 28.6%, Management 25.3%, RPG 16.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Atmospheric 9%
- #55 Shoppe Keep
70% matchMixed62% of 2,886 reviews2016
Dev: Strange FirePub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Run an adventurers shop – a serious business in a fantasy environment. Stock your store with dangerous weapons, fancy hats, sturdy armour and magical potions.
Why similar: Management 33.8%, Simulation 19.4%, RPG 18.9%, Shop Keeper 10.5% ★, Medieval 9.3%
- #56 Mirthwood
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,368 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Ridge GamesPub: V Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on an enchanting journey and brave ferocious creatures in an immersive medieval fantasy world. Will you settle a new homestead to live a life of farming and trade, or pick up the sword and take up the adventurers' path?
Why similar: Crafting 23.6%, Medieval 23.4%, Immersive Sim 18.4%, Management 17.1%, RPG 12.3%
- #57 Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 592 reviews2025
Dev: Ragnarocket
Windows · Mac · Linux
Craft. Battle. Grow. Join thousands of players in the ultimate tactical RPG where every piece of gear is forged by you — and every fight tests your strategy.
Why similar: Crafting 36.3%, Medieval 33.9%, RPG 13.9%, 3D 9.3%, Adventure 6.6%
- #58 RPG NPC Simulator VR
70% matchMixed64% of 87 reviews2020
Dev: Odooh Games
Windows
Join the RPG world as an NPC of a secret shop. Grow your reputation among players by offering better swords, shields, bows and potions to attract higher level players. Expand to blacksmiths, mine and smith unique weapons which could be found nowhere but your secret shop.
Why similar: Crafting 33.4%, Management 31.3%, Simulation 14.7%, RPG 12%, Adventure 8.7%
- #59 Crafter's Hollow
67% matchMixed54% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Wylde Wisp Games
Windows
Forge gear, run a shop, and send mercenaries into danger so you don’t have to. A cozy-but-clever crafting sim where business booms, heroes bicker, and dungeons provide all the “supply chain” problems you’ll ever need.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 44.3% ★, Crafting 23.1%, Management 15.4%, Medieval 9%, Simulation 8.2%
