- #1 Enchanted Blacksmith
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Tanuki Sun
Windows
Step into the boots of an aspiring blacksmith in a first-person sandbox where exploration and forging go hand in hand. Discover rare ores, master forgotten forging arts, and craft weapons of myth as you uncover secrets lost to time and claim your place among legends.
Why similar: Mining 28.3% ★, Crafting 16.9%, Medieval 11.3%, Immersive Sim 9.1%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #2 My Little Blacksmith Shop
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,165 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 29.1%, Medieval 21.7%, Mining 18.5% ★, Simulation 10.9%, RPG 4.8%
- #3 Fantasy Blacksmith
96% matchMixed49% of 1,791 reviews2019
Dev: Heaven BrotherhoodPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.8%, Crafting 16.9%, Simulation 16.5%, Magic 9.8%, Inventory Management 7.3%
- #4 Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith
94% matchVery Positive81% of 449 reviews2025
Dev: Compact Core GamesPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Mining 27.4% ★, Crafting 16.8%, Medieval 14.3%, Inventory Management 12.6%, Immersive Sim 9.7%
- #5 Blacksmith Simulator Prologue
94% matchMixed46% of 114 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 25.4%, Medieval 21.6%, Immersive Sim 13.9%, Simulation 12.3%, Management 9.6%
- #6 Blacksmith Simulator
93% matchMostly Negative35% of 71 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 26.3%, Medieval 19.2%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Management 12.7%, Simulation 8.3%
- #7 Blacksmith. Song of two Kings.
92% matchVery Positive81% of 293 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 29.2%, Inventory Management 20.9%, Immersive Sim 17.7%, Simulation 12.4%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #8 Medieval Blacksmith
91% matchVery Positive81% of 571 reviews2025
Dev: OGO Play
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Medieval 18.3%, Immersive Sim 17.4%, Crafting 15.5%, RPG 13.9%, Simulation 13.8%
- #9 Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,765 reviews2025
Dev: Flipline Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fire up the forge and craft your finest weapons in Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors, a reforged adventure! Equip the local warriors with custom swords, bows, shields and more in your hands-on blacksmith shop. Follow the soldiers into battle as you push onward toward the evil wizard Dudley!
Why similar: Crafting 38.1%, Medieval 27.2%, Management 10.8%, Simulation 8.9%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #10 Ironsmith Medieval Simulator: Prologue
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 108 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 37.6%, Simulation 37.2%, Indie 12.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #11 Alnico Smithery
89% matchVery Positive88% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Pinapl
Windows
Alnico Smithery is a hand-drawn, physics-based forging simulator. Mine for ore, smelt ingots, discover alloys, forge tools, and rebuild the smithery your grandfather left behind.
Why similar: Mining 23.9% ★, Medieval 14.4%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Crafting 12%, Stylized 10.3%
- #12 Ironsmith Medieval Simulator
90% matchMostly Negative30% of 257 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 25.4%, Crafting 23%, Management 13.6%, First-Person 10.5%, Immersive Sim 9.6%
- #13 Blacksmith Master
87% matchVery Positive84% of 2,485 reviews2025
Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Management 39.2%, Simulation 31.2%, Atmospheric 15%, Casual 7.4%, Singleplayer 7.1%
- #14 Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Floodgate CrewPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge is a mix of a simulator, strategy, and auto-battler. Become a master smith, craft various weapons, and enhance them with magical runes. Equip a team of adventurers with your hand-made tools, send them on missions, gather loot to upgrade your forge, and save the land!
Why similar: Crafting 54.5%, Simulation 27.1%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #15 Bladesong
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,118 reviews2026
Dev: SUN AND SERPENT creationsPub: Mythwright
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The ultimate swordmaking game. Forge unique weapons with freeform blade shaping and modular hilts, perfectly balanced to your customers’ needs. Master the art of smithing and uncover the secrets of Eren Keep, a last haven of a dying world – or so they say.
Why similar: Crafting 23.6%, Medieval 21%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Management 11.6%, RPG 9.5%
- #16 Master Bladesmith
85% matchMixed65% of 463 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 33.2%, Crafting 30.9%, Simulation 24.2%, Indie 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #17 Blacksmith
86% matchMixed69% of 98 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: Simulation 39.1%, RPG 36%, Indie 13.5%, Casual 11.4%
- #18 FORGE SIMULATOR
84% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: GreenOnionGames
Windows
You are trapped in an endless labyrinth. You must find hidden resources scattered throughout the labyrinth to craft your own sword. Overcome the dangers of the labyrinth with your crafted sword, survive, and escape.
Why similar: Crafting 29.5%, Medieval 17.6%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Simulation 12.5%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #19 Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 162 reviews2021
Dev: Rideon,Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!
Why similar: Crafting 30.7%, Management 17.1%, Fantasy 15.3%, RPG 15.1%, Medieval 13.3%
- #20 While the Iron's Hot
82% matchVery Positive82% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Bontemps GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Reforge a blacksmith’s village on an isle of the land’s finest artisans! Step into the boots of an expert smith for a crafty adventure filled with mystery and charm. Explore the land of Ellian, and prove that a hammer, anvil, and your wits can overcome any challenge.
Why similar: Crafting 38%, Medieval 20%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 12.1%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #21 Anvil Saga
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,787 reviews2023
Dev: Pirozhok StudioPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Anvil Saga is a management sim with RPG elements where you take control of a blacksmith shop amidst the Hundred Years' War. Each decision you make impacts the story and gameplay.
Why similar: Medieval 23.8%, Crafting 22.8%, Management 16.2%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #22 Hammerting
82% matchMixed57% of 2,576 reviews2021
Dev: Warpzone StudiosPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Manage a Dwarven mining colony in the unexplored mountains of Mara. As conflict rages in the Overworld, you will need to craft, explore and fight as you provide the allies of your choice with the finest weapons and gear to assist them in the battle for glory.
Why similar: Mining 32.6% ★, Crafting 18.5%, Inventory Management 15.1%, Management 10.3%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #23 Dwarf Shop
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: Potion Junkies
Windows
Dwarf Shop is a Shop Simulator with, you guessed it, Dwarves! Help the Dragon Clan lure their very own dragon by amassing piles and piles of glorious gold. Send one dwarf deep into the caves to find ingredients while the others craft various equipment and sell them to unsuspecting customers!
Why similar: Mining 23.3% ★, Crafting 18.6%, Inventory Management 15.6%, Medieval 14.8%, Management 9.5%
- #24 Master Forge
79% 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 23.6%, Inventory Management 19.1%, Immersive Sim 15%, Management 13.7%, Simulation 10.9%
- #25 Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 481 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: Mining 32.2% ★, Crafting 23.4%, Medieval 20.2%, Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 8.9%
- #26 Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
76% matchVery Positive93% of 42,947 reviews2022
Dev: niceplay gamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 10.9 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 36.3%, Medieval 23.6%, Management 12.6%, Simulation 11.1%, RPG 7.8%
- #27 Crafter's Hollow
77% matchMixed57% of 65 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: Crafting 30%, Inventory Management 23.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Management 13.3%, Medieval 10.8%
- #28 Craft Keep VR
80% matchMixed63% of 121 reviews2017
Dev: Strange FirePub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Set within a fantasy world of dragons, dungeons and foul-mouthed customers, you are an alchemist-blacksmith forging weapons and brewing potions.
Why similar: Simulation 52.7%, Medieval 41.2%, Indie 6.1%
- #29 A Hero's Rest: An RPG Town Simulator
76% matchMixed69% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: Vanargand Games
Windows
Build shops, craft items with hundreds of customization options, and manage your resources wisely to lead your Heroes to success. Immerse yourself as proprietor of a medieval fantasy town in a world abounding with Heroes and Monsters.
Why similar: Medieval 18.2%, Crafting 18%, Inventory Management 13.8%, Immersive Sim 9.8%, RPG 8.6%
- #30 Hammer & Anvil VR
79% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Thibaut Blanca
Windows
Become the blacksmith of the village! Forge axes, dagues, spikes, shields and sword from iron sticks and other base materials.
Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Simulation 37.6%, Indie 14%, Casual 10.4%
- #31 The Last Elixir
75% matchVery Positive91% of 53 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: Crafting 28.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Stylized 11.8%, Medieval 9.9%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #32 Shoppe Keep
78% matchMixed62% of 2,877 reviews2016
Dev: Strange FirePub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.1 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: Simulation 26.5%, Management 24.5%, RPG 20.4%, Medieval 9.4%, Indie 7.1%
- #33 Potion Shop Simulator
74% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Pebbles Games
Windows
Master the art of alchemy in Potion Shop Simulator, a unique blend of simulation and strategy. Brew potions, manage your shop, and cater to a magical clientele in a single-player or co-op experience of the medieval fantasy world.
Why similar: Crafting 23.3%, Medieval 22.9%, Management 13.8%, Fantasy 11.1%, Simulation 10.9%
- #34 Alchemist Shop Simulator
73% matchVery Positive83% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Run your own magic business! In Alchemist Shop Simulator you can trade magical wares, brew potions and take on special orders, meet many quirky clients, grow your ingredients in your garden, restock your shelves and manage prices. Keep expanding your business as you gain experience and wealth!
Why similar: Crafting 22.4%, Medieval 16.4%, Management 13.4%, Magic 11.4%, Simulation 10.5%
- #35 Medieval Shopkeeper Simulator
77% matchMixed61% of 280 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 25.3%, Management 16%, Inventory Management 15.9%, Simulation 15.9%, RPG 15.7%
- #36 Weapon Shop Fantasy
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,807 reviews2017
Dev: INDIECN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 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: Simulation 27.7%, Management 23.6%, RPG 23%, Crafting 15.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #37 Just A Humble Swordsmith
73% matchVery Positive90% of 598 reviews2022
Dev: Just Some Humble Game SmithsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Craft swords from a variety of styles and materials in order to best equip the adventurers who come into your sword smithing shop. Strategize and watch the adventurers fight their way through a dungeon full of monsters in this idle battler!
Why similar: Crafting 35.9%, Medieval 33.7%, Fantasy 18.3%, Casual 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #38 Mirthwood
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,326 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Ridge GamesPub: V Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 23.9%, Medieval 21.8%, Immersive Sim 15.8%, RPG 12.3%, Management 11.6%
- #39 Dungeon Bodega Simulator
71% matchVery Positive98% of 87 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: Medieval 26.3%, Crafting 21%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Simulation 11.3%, Stylized 10.3%
- #40 Magic Forge Tycoon
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 86 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: Crafting 22.5%, Management 18.4%, Fantasy 15.4%, Medieval 14.4%, Simulation 13.6%
- #41 RPG NPC Simulator VR
74% 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 28.6%, Management 17.8%, Simulation 15.7%, Fantasy 14.2%, RPG 10.1%
- #42 Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage
70% matchVery Positive94% of 307 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: Crafting 33%, Medieval 30.1%, Inventory Management 23.9%, Fantasy 12.9%
- #43 Travellers Rest
71% matchVery Positive88% of 16,540 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 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: Crafting 18.8%, Medieval 18%, Management 15.2%, Immersive Sim 11.7%, Inventory Management 10.4%
- #44 Out of Ore
70% matchVery Positive86% of 3,794 reviews2022
Dev: North Modding Company AB
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair.
Why similar: Mining 30.5% ★, Crafting 20.4%, Simulation 15.4%, Management 11.2%, First-Person 9.4%
- #45 CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator
68% matchVery Positive82% of 542 reviews2025
Dev: Placeholder Gameworks
Windows · Mac
CraftCraft is a narrative-heavy RPG sim with hands on forging and jewelry making! Create a pretty tiara for a mermaid or a sword made of dragon blood! Be a Moth or a Cat and express your creativity in your cozy crafting studio and change the lives of locals in the mysterious port town of Windspell.
Why similar: Crafting 29.1%, Stylized 18.5%, Fantasy 17.1%, Simulation 13%, RPG 12.8%
- #46 Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,067 reviews2015
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! is a wacky simulation game where you manage your very own weapon shop and expand its business across an incredible potato world.Use your potato smiths to forge weapons and sell them to questing heroes.
Why similar: Management 30.2%, Crafting 29.6%, Simulation 20.3%, Indie 7%, RPG 6.7%
- #47 Alchemy Factory
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,078 reviews2025
Dev: D5 CopperheadPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 33.4%, Crafting 31%, Simulation 10.8%, First-Person 10.2%, 3D 6.6%
- #48 The Magical Mixture Mill
68% matchVery Positive84% of 601 reviews2024
Dev: GlowlightPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Gather exotic ingredients, brew complex mixtures, and expand your magically automated production lines -- keeping your shelves stocked, your customers happy, and your pockets full.
Why similar: Inventory Management 20.7%, Crafting 18.1%, Immersive Sim 15.3%, Management 15%, Magic 10.2%
- #49 Smithworks
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,294 reviews2022
Dev: Ardent GamesPub: Kenny Doan
Windows · Mac
Smithworks is a first-person 3D cooperative multiplayer game where players play as fledgling blacksmiths. It is a humorous and chaotic experience where players will need to communicate effectively in order to craft these weapons quickly before the customers get angry.
Why similar: Crafting 22.1%, Medieval 20.6%, Stylized 12.8%, Management 12.6%, First-Person 11.9%
- #50 Lantern Forge
73% matchMixed54% of 284 reviews2014
Dev: Hearthfire Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lantern Forge is a sandbox survival game with building, crafting, and RPG elements. Mine and forage for resources to build a home, plant crops, and craft weapons and armor. Then venture out to explore the wilderness, find hidden dungeons and temples, fight unique monsters, and collect the treasures they guard.
Why similar: Crafting 61.3%, RPG 34%, Indie 4.8%
- #51 Star Ores Inc.
66% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2025
Dev: BlackBeak GamesPub: Three River Games (3RG)
Windows
Take over an abandoned space station and manage your own ore mine. Cut through the asteroid with your laser, sell ore, and create an automated network of robot helpers to maximize your profit.
Why similar: Mining 35.6% ★, Crafting 23.2%, Management 11.5%, Simulation 9.3%, First-Person 7.7%
- #52 The Bloodline
67% matchVery Positive83% of 3,777 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 38.2%, Fantasy 18.5%, RPG 18.1%, First-Person 14.8%, Indie 5.9%
- #53 Gunsmith
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,034 reviews2018
Dev: SCT
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build up your own arms manufacturing company. Find your factory, buy resources, produce a wide range of military equipment to sell to the highest bidder. Good or bad? That's up to you, who you do business with is your choice. Don't ask, don't tell, get paid. After all, war is about making money.
Why similar: Crafting 25.6%, Immersive Sim 20.1%, Management 16.2%, Simulation 11.2%, Inventory Management 10.5%
- #54 Shop Legends
69% matchMixed44% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: Cloudcade
Windows
Immerse yourself in an Idle Simulation Tycoon RPG like no other, where you are tasked with managing a thriving item shop, crafting legendary gear for customers, commanding mighty heroes to loot rare artifacts & blueprints all while challenging top-ranked shopkeepers in an epic business adventure!
Why similar: Crafting 27.6%, Immersive Sim 17.9%, Inventory Management 16.7%, Management 12.8%, Simulation 11.4%
- #55 Alchemist: The Potion Monger
67% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Art Games Studio S.A.
Windows
First-person Alchemist Simulator with RPG elements. Explore the world, gather ingredients, and sell or use potions you craft to help others and fend off enemies. Adopt pets to help you with your alchemy knowledge (and to pet them). Decorate your home however you like and brew your destiny!
Why similar: Crafting 27.9%, Management 14.4%, Stylized 14%, RPG 11.8%, Simulation 11.7%
- #56 The Last Craftsman
66% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: AuraTummyache
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get settled into Gear Springs! Gather materials, craft items, go fishing, and battle it out with punch cards in the ruined facility. Don't get distracted though, you've still got to stop the last Craftsman and save the town!
Why similar: Crafting 31.8%, RPG 21.6%, Simulation 21%, Management 15.4%, Inventory Management 10.2%
- #57 HammerHelm
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 384 reviews2021
Dev: SuperSixStudiosPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
HammerHelm is a unique blend of third-person adventuring and strategic town building. Create your dwarf character and build a flourishing town above ground. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need!
Why similar: Crafting 42%, Fantasy 19.4%, RPG 13.2%, Simulation 12.3%, Casual 5.1%
- #58 Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻
65% matchVery Positive92% of 4,300 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 13.0 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: Immersive Sim 22.9%, Management 21.9%, Simulation 16.9%, Fantasy 16.8%, First-Person 13.3%