While the Iron’s Hot

While the Iron's Hot is a really interesting concept for a crafting game, but it just lacks the hooks to keep you engaged from start to finish.

74%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 150 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 7 reviews

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While the Iron’s Hot is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Bontemps Games and was released on December 5, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"While the Iron's Hot" is a crafting adventure game set in the land of Ellian. As a journeyman blacksmith, forge, smelt, and assemble works of metal to grow your smithing skills, discover new items, and restore a abandoned blacksmiths' village. Explore the island, solve puzzles, and interact with fellow artisans to ultimately become a true master smith.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 150 reviews

story30 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive crafting system that keeps players invested.
Charming visuals and a relaxing soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
The story is enjoyable with fun twists and a light-hearted tone.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, lacking meaningful progression.
Quality of life improvements are needed, particularly in inventory management and crafting mechanics.
The save system is unreliable, leading to potential loss of progress.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
55%
10%
The game's story is generally described as enjoyable and light-hearted, featuring fun dialogue and engaging plot twists, though it is often criticized for being linear and lacking depth. While some players appreciate the crafting elements and the cozy atmosphere, others feel the narrative could benefit from a broader scope and more impactful gameplay mechanics. Overall, it offers a charming experience for those who enjoy crafting and exploration, but may leave some players wanting more from the storyline.
- “The storyline of 'While the Iron's Hot' is a masterclass in narrative design.”
- “Its compelling storyline, beautiful graphics, and well-crafted puzzles make it a must-play for fans of adventure and puzzle games.”
- “A beautiful little story told in roughly 10 hours of playtime with plenty of additional time to be invested for the completionists among us.”
- “The story is quite linear and non-inspiring.”
- “It was some nice ideas but the gameplay and story are incredibly boring.”
- “With the game’s story, characters, and gameplay repetitive and forgetful to the end, the visuals and soundtrack ignite a spark that regrettably ends up burned out.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
60%
13%
The gameplay in "While the Iron's Hot" is characterized by polished crafting mechanics and engaging puzzles, though it can become repetitive and lacks depth as the game progresses. While some players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and challenge, others find the mechanics simplistic and the overall experience somewhat grindy and uninspired. The crafting system is central to the gameplay, but its limited evolution and lack of extrinsic motivation may leave some players wanting more.
- “The gameplay in 'While the Iron's Hot' is both challenging and rewarding.”
- “The gameplay is engaging, addictive, coherent, and fun.”
- “While the Iron's Hot offers diverse gameplay packed with an immersive narrative, innovative ideas, and crafting depth.”
- “It's a shame as the overall arc does give you a decent reason to keep going, but all the mechanics are very mediocre and there are just better games out there.”
- “It was some nice ideas, but the gameplay and story are incredibly boring.”
- “With the game’s story, characters, and gameplay repetitive and forgettable to the end, the visuals and soundtrack ignite a spark that regrettably ends up burned out.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
11%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming pixel art style and beautiful visuals, which enhance the immersive experience and complement the game's theme. While some players noted a lack of fine detail, the overall aesthetic is described as pleasant and engaging, contributing to a cozy atmosphere that captivates players. Despite some criticisms regarding scale and repetitiveness in other aspects, the graphics remain a standout feature that many find enjoyable and integral to the game's appeal.
- “While 'While the Iron's Hot' is an enthralling addition to the realm of adventure-puzzle games, it offers players an immersive experience that combines a captivating storyline, stunning graphics, and engaging puzzles.”
- “The art style perfectly complements the game's theme, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “With the game’s story, characters, and gameplay repetitive and forgetful to the end, the visuals and soundtrack ignite a spark that regrettably ends up burned out.”
- “I like the graphical style, but I don't like the scale of everything.”
- “Beautiful pixel graphics overcome the lack of fine detail to keep you entertained and enthralled at beautiful scenery.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and chill qualities, complementing the charming pixel art and enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the well-selected sound effects and ambient tracks, which contribute to an enjoyable experience, despite some criticism of the game's repetitive story and gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, making the game recommendable for both casual players and puzzle enthusiasts.
- “Lovely game, very polished crafting mechanics, cute pixel art and good soundtrack.”
- “The game has a charming pixel art style and a relaxing soundtrack that create a cozy atmosphere.”
- “Not only is it beautiful in its own pixel way but also the ambient music, sound effects, surprising and exciting storyline and especially the individual mini-games make the game all-round recommendable and are ideal both as a cozy game but also for puzzle lovers.”
- “With the game’s story, characters, and gameplay repetitive and forgetful to the end, the visuals and soundtrack ignite a spark that regrettably ends up burned out.”
- “The art and music make for fine companions, especially as there is an extended amount of time being spent toiling away, but its plot and side quests are nothing spectacular.”
- “Music and sounds overall are selected well, but they fail to elevate the overall experience.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and shallow, with some describing it as a chore rather than an engaging experience. Despite its interesting premise as a blacksmith simulator, the game is perceived as short and overly grindy, making it easy to complete in under 10 hours.
- “The game is grindy and shallow feeling.”
- “It's rather short (not difficult to get the 'credits' in under 10 hours of gameplay), yet also grindy.”
- “While the iron’s hot is an interesting take on a blacksmith simulator, but it feels like the game can be a tedious chore sometimes.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a rich, emotionally charged adventure that captivates players throughout, providing a wholesome and relaxing experience, even if it lacks innovation.
- “Players are taken on a rich, emotionally charged adventure that keeps them invested from beginning to end.”
- “All in all, it is not particularly innovative, but it is wholesome, relaxing, and nice.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by detailed environments and character models, enhanced by atmospheric effects that create a vivid and immersive world. Its charming pixel art style, combined with a relaxing soundtrack, contributes to a cozy and inviting ambiance.
- “The detailed environments, character models, and atmospheric effects come together to create a vivid and immersive world.”
- “The game has a charming pixel art style and a relaxing soundtrack that create a cozy atmosphere.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is marked by persistent glitches and bugs, particularly in quest tracking, which detracts from the experience. While some elements are solid, the rushed ending further highlights the stability issues.
- “Keeping track of your quests is also buggy.”
- “Ending is a bit rushed and some glitches persist, but in other elements it's pretty solid.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humorous dialogue and engaging story, complemented by charming visuals that enhance the overall comedic experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the amusing interactions throughout the game.
- “It has funny dialogue, a nice story, and charming towns.”
- “The engaging story, charming visuals, and humorous touch make it a delight to play.”
- “The humor in the dialogue adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game excels in character development, skillfully intertwining intricate plot points that foster a deep emotional connection between players and the protagonists. This strong narrative focus enhances the overall storytelling experience.
- “The game's ability to weave intricate plot points and character development ensures that players feel a deep connection to the story and its protagonists.”

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65%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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While the Iron’s Hot is a role playing game.

While the Iron’s Hot is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing While the Iron’s Hot.

While the Iron’s Hot was released on December 5, 2023.

While the Iron’s Hot was developed by Bontemps Games.

While the Iron’s Hot has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

While the Iron’s Hot is a single player game.

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