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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Crafting, Simulation, Singleplayer, Life Sim.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 224 reviews
Released: 2023-12-05
Developer: Bontemps Games
Publisher: Balor Games
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 82%

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    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Wholesome 33.4%, Crafting 18.5%, Relaxing 9.2%, Life Sim 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  2. #2 Travellers Rest
    96% 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: Crafting 21.8%, Life Sim 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Medieval 13.1%, Building 9.4%

  3. #3 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
    96% matchMostly Positive74% of 473 reviews2023
    Dev: Snowcastle Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!

    Why similar: Wholesome 35.4%, Crafting 14%, Relaxing 11.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Building 7.2%

  4. #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 38.6%, Medieval 18.7%, Relaxing 17.2%, Simulation 7.1%, RPG 5.2%

  5. #5 Anvil Saga
    94% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,826 reviews2023
    Dev: Pirozhok StudioPub: HeroCraft PC
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.6 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: Crafting 24.8%, Medieval 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, RPG 10.4%, Building 10.1%

  6. #6 Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith
    93% 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!

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  7. #7 Littlewood
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 6,824 reviews2020
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.

    Why similar: Crafting 25.5%, Relaxing 14.5%, Life Sim 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Building 10%

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    92% 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 36.8%, Medieval 17.2%, Relaxing 14.5%, Life Sim 12.4%, Building 12.3%

  9. #9 Lonesome Village
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 238 reviews2022
    Dev: Ogre Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Relaxing puzzle-solving and life-sim meet in a cozy, no-combat, coyote adventure. Uncover the mysterious, magical past of Lonesome Village and save this town from the hands of evil.

    Why similar: Wholesome 36%, Crafting 16.9%, Puzzle 9.3%, Relaxing 9.2%, Life Sim 8.9%

  10. #10 Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom
    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 168 reviews2021
    Dev: Rideon,Inc.Pub: KEMCO
    Windows

    Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!

    Why similar: Crafting 31%, RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 11.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Medieval 8.7%

  11. #11 Blightlands Blacksmith
    90% 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 37.7%, Medieval 20%, RPG 12.3%, Fantasy 12.2%, Puzzle 8.8%

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    89% matchMixed66% of 2,667 reviews2022
    Dev: Wonderscope GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?

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  13. #13 Sun Haven
    88% matchVery Positive81% of 25,417 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!

    Why similar: Crafting 23.1%, Relaxing 13.5%, Life Sim 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, RPG 10.6%

  14. #14 Enchanted Blacksmith
    89% 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.

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    86% matchVery Positive93% of 522 reviews2026
    Dev: Spicy Tuna Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Another sun-filled day begins in this cozy pixel-art adventure. Gather, craft, upgrade, and help the villagers revive the land. Can you rebuild the grand Sunspire and bring the village back to its golden days?

    Why similar: Crafting 30.2%, Relaxing 14.5%, Building 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Puzzle 6.8%

  16. #16 Blacksmith. Song of two Kings.
    87% 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.

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    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 168 reviews2024
    Dev: Vile MonarchPub: Marvelous Europe
    Windows

    Master the wonders of alchemy! Solve alchemical puzzles by transforming and combining Essences. Craft items, tools and machines. Explore the enchanting world, gather peculiar resources, and befriend the Agari, adorable mushroom folk who will help you find the cure for your mysterious disease.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    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 22.6%, Relaxing 22.1%, Story Rich 13.4%, Exploration 11.7%, RPG 11.5%

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    81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,078 reviews2024
    Dev: Ambertail GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Welcome to Amber Isle - a quaint, friendly village of prehistoric residents who are in need of a new shopkeep... That’s you! Craft and sell items, upgrade your shop, befriend your Paleofolk neighbours and customise the island to bring the village back to life and welcome even more prehistoric pals!

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    79% matchVery Positive89% of 13,072 reviews2025
    Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.

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    83% matchMixed70% of 99 reviews2019
    Dev: Otis MillerPub: Fire Cycle Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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  26. #26 Ironsmith Medieval Simulator: Prologue
    82% 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.

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    78% matchVery Positive88% of 28,958 reviews2023
    Dev: Pathea Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!

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    78% matchVery Positive93% of 44,514 reviews2022
    Dev: niceplay gamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    80% matchMixed47% of 116 reviews2025
    Dev: Potato GamesPub: Forge Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 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!

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    77% matchVery Positive91% of 44,278 reviews2019
    Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  33. #33 Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 4,445 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  34. #34 Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,959 reviews2025
    Dev: Flipline Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 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!

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    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2025
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    Dev: AuraTummyache
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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: Art Games Studio S.A.
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,311 reviews2025
    Dev: Teenage AstronautsPub: No More Robots
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    72% matchVery Positive84% of 12,657 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    73% matchVery Positive86% of 377 reviews2025
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    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 991 reviews2019
    Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,273 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 102 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.

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 791 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    69% matchVery Positive90% of 663 reviews2025
    Dev: Green Tile Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    69% matchVery Positive81% of 356 reviews2026
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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,377 reviews2026
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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  48. #48 Mirthwood
    70% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,368 reviews2024
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    68% matchVery Positive89% of 27,509 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 56.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    68% matchVery Positive83% of 3,158 reviews2025
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    Dev: Thibaut Blanca
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    Become the blacksmith of the village! Forge axes, dagues, spikes, shields and sword from iron sticks and other base materials.

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    69% matchMixed54% of 69 reviews2025
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    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 46.7%, Medieval 10.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Relaxing 8.7%

  55. #55 Serin Fate
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 575 reviews2021
    Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.

    Why similar: Crafting 32.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Fantasy 11.7%, RPG 11.6%

  56. #56 Faire Trade
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: Sassybot
    Windows

    Ready to take on the management of a fantasy shop? Faire Trade allows you to do just that! From farming, to crafting, to selling, to hiring, to expanding, to pricing, to decorating to….. Well, the world's your oyster! Stay curious, adapt, and let your blossoming shop shine!

    Why similar: Wholesome 38.4%, Crafting 21.9%, Medieval 12.4%, Life Sim 7.8%, Building 6.6%

  57. #57 Wytchwood
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,798 reviews2021
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.

    Why similar: Crafting 33.9%, Exploration 12.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, RPG 10.7%, Fantasy 10.4%

  58. #58 Border Town
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 307 reviews2025
    Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
    Windows

    Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.

    Why similar: Building 26%, RPG 20.4%, Relaxing 16.9%, Adventure 16.2%, Fantasy 12.6%

  59. #59 Disney Dreamlight Valley
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 24,686 reviews2023
    Dev: Gameloft
    Windows
    Median: 32.3 hrsMean: 116.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.

    Why similar: Crafting 24%, Relaxing 18.1%, Life Sim 14.1%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

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