Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith

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Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Compact Core Games and was released on September 22, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith, you become a skilled Dwarven blacksmith forging legendary weapons and enchanted artifacts in a vibrant fantasy world. Mine precious ores, craft diverse items, and equip heroes for epic quests to earn gold and fame. Master your craft and rise as the ultimate blacksmith beneath the mountain’s heart.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a satisfying blacksmithing experience with engaging mechanics.
Crafting weapons and managing heroes adds depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable and immersive.
The sound design and atmosphere create a cozy and relaxing environment, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is still in early access and suffers from numerous bugs and quality of life issues, such as unreliable saving and inventory management.
The gameplay loop can become repetitive and lacks meaningful progression, making it feel more like a grind than a rewarding experience.
Graphics and animations are rough around the edges, with some character models and textures appearing outdated or poorly designed.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the core loop repetitive and grindy, particularly in the early access phase. However, many appreciate the enjoyable mechanics, such as crafting and equipping mercenaries, which add depth and variety to the experience. Overall, while the game shows promise and has a charming atmosphere, it requires further refinement and content to enhance player engagement.
- “Love the gameplay loop, can't wait to see what else is added in the future.”
- “The gameplay loop is fun, as you mine for the resources you need and then craft the items for the heroes to use, as well as to sell in your shop.”
- “It gave me a smooth, enjoyable, and genuinely charming gameplay experience that kept me engaged the whole time.”
- “The gameplay loop is beyond boring.”
- “The game's core mechanic is below decent; it definitely needs a lot of work to make it more bearable to endure or altogether an enjoyable experience.”
- “Buyer beware as the game is in early access, and unless you enjoy a game where you can casually craft some weapons and armor with a rather relaxing gameplay loop, I would hold off on getting this game right now.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players feeling there is little to no narrative present. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and the role of a blacksmith, they express a desire for more quest variety and a cohesive story arc to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a fun simulation but falls short in delivering a compelling narrative.
- “While I think it's fair to say this game is a little rough in places, the core smithing gameplay is solid, and by the time you have quests and customers wanting your fine weapons and armor, it really is fun.”
- “Giving quests to heroes makes you feel like the NPCs from the games you’ve been playing.”
- “I can accept minor elements like the animations, NPC models, village/city settings, and story because it's just a simple indie simulation game.”
- “What story?”
- “No story.”
- “Also, is there a story arc?”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the decent visuals and art style, particularly the portrayal of characters, while others criticize the world graphics as lacking and in need of improvement. Several users express hope for future enhancements, noting the absence of graphics options and some eye strain issues. Overall, the graphics are considered functional but could benefit from a significant overhaul.
- “This game has a decent structure, is quite interesting and has very good graphics for the price!”
- “The art style and our dwarf characters are wonderfully portrayed.”
- “-art style is very cartoony and gives off that fantasy vibe from older type of games.”
- “Maybe on a later date the visuals are getting an overhaul, but it doesn't say that anywhere in their roadmap.”
- “The world graphics were the only downside and I experienced only a handful of bugs (one of which I only had to save and restart to fix).”
- “On the negative side, the graphics were a bit tiring on the eyes, but I think that's just me (I'll update my review as I play more).”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with some describing it as "a little grindy" and requiring significant effort, such as using macros. The lack of save files adds to the frustration, as players may have to repeat lengthy grinding sessions without assurance of progress. While the game offers a decent amount of content for grinding, the repetitive nature of tasks like mining and smithing can detract from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “Upon further inspection, there are no save files... I don't feel like grinding through 7 more hours just to get back to where I was, only to have no guarantee that it'll save.”
- “When it comes to the mechanics, mining doesn't feel very rewarding; rather, it's very grindy, and the nodes all basically look the same if you're not standing right in front of them (plus some ores and ingots look almost identical in the backpack, looking at you silver).”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive depiction of medieval blacksmithing, combining cozy and productive elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the engaging crafting system, which together create a captivating environment that encourages prolonged play.
- “It manages to make you feel every step of being a blacksmith in the middle ages, from the smallest details to the larger atmosphere.”
- “The crafting system is fun, the atmosphere is great and it has a lot of potential.”
- “It manages to make you feel every step of being a blacksmith in the Middle Ages, from the smallest details to the larger atmosphere.”
- “Great concept with nice blacksmithing details and atmosphere.”
- “It’s one of those games where you just want to stick around because the whole atmosphere feels cozy yet productive.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game exhibits some minor bugs, particularly when using the anvil, but overall stability is commendable, especially given its small development team. Players report smooth performance on various platforms, including the Steam Deck and desktop, with only a few small glitches noted.
- “The game runs great; I play both on my desktop and also stream it to my Fire TV through Steam Link, and it still runs smoothly.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a really stable gaming experience.”
- “The performance is consistent across different devices, ensuring a seamless experience whether I'm playing on my PC or streaming.”
- “It's a bit buggy, but that's completely understandable considering it's being developed by only three people.”
- “I'm playing on the Steam Deck, and so far the only issue I have is that it glitches sometimes when I'm on the anvil and about to strike the item's sweet spot.”
- “I see a couple of small glitches.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is praised for its immersive vibes, enhancing the crafting experience, but some players find it repetitive and opt to play without sound. Additionally, the presence of copyrighted music impacts gameplay length, particularly for content creators, while various bugs detract from the overall experience.
- “I love the vibes I get listening to the music and hearing the steel clash with stone, along with the satisfaction of crafting a rare weapon from scratch.”
- “It gets annoying fast; I played the game without sounds and listened to music instead to fill the excessive void.”
- “Also, copyrighted music affects 30% of the game's length. While this is mainly an issue for content creators and somewhat acceptable, there are still far too many bugs, from minor to major, that made it impossible to continue playing.”
- “Everything from the music to the entire idea of having to go mine for your ores and everything.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received criticism, with users reporting significant performance issues, particularly at max settings and 2K resolution, even on high-end systems. Many express frustration, feeling that the game's performance hinders their ability to fully enjoy it.
- “Performance-wise, it struggles a bit on max settings at 2K resolution, even on a high-end setup (5080/9900x3D/64GB).”
- “Personally, the performance in this game is just something I can't deal with.”
- “I wish I could give this game an actual try, but the performance is just not there for me.”
- “Performance-wise, it struggles a bit on max settings at 2K resolution, even on a high-end setup (5080/9900x3d/64GB).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its self-aware and sarcastic tone, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of certain character designs, such as women with bald patches. However, this humor can detract from immersion, as it highlights flaws in the game's graphics.
- “You think you're funny, don't you?”
- “It's funny seeing women with bald patches, but it's not very immersive.”