Blacksmith Master Review: Run Your Own Medieval Forge and Shop
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Short answer: Blacksmith Master is a cosy management game where you run a medieval smithy from the mine to the shop counter. You hire and train workers, design your workshop and sell weapons, armour, tools and jewellery. It is rated Very Positive on Steam (84% of 1,290 English reviews), and reviewers enjoy its satisfying production chains and quick progress. It is in Early Access, with 1.0 planned for 19 November 2026, and costs $19.99.
What is Blacksmith Master?
Blacksmith Master is a management sim from Untitled Studio, published by Hooded Horse. You start with a small forge and grow it into a busy business. Miners and woodcutters bring in raw materials, your smiths turn them into finished goods, and your shop sells them to customers. Regional orders unlock new privileges and product designs.
| Developer | Untitled Studio |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Release | Early Access since 15 May 2025; 1.0 planned for 19 November 2026 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Genre | Management simulation |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (84% of 1,290 English reviews) |
| Price | $19.99 |
What players and critics love
Production chains you can see
Workers carry items between stations, so the layout of your workshop really matters. Reviewers found the logistics very satisfying.
Quick, rewarding progress
One reviewer grew a small forge into a large, busy store in about four to six hours, which suits short sessions. Finished goods earn points for better blueprints and new tech.
Workers who grow
Your staff have traits, level up and can specialise in metal, wood, gems or research.
Lots to make
Weapons, armour, tools, kitchenware and jewellery, plus rarity upgrades for a light RPG touch. Placing items on shelves affects what customers buy.
What to know before you buy
- Early Access, but 1.0 is close. The developers plan to release version 1.0 on 19 November 2026.
- The loop can repeat. Both reviews we checked scored it 7 out of 10 and felt it could get repetitive without bigger challenges.
- Simple customers. One reviewer wanted customers with clearer tastes and events that change demand.
- Runs on Linux and macOS as well as Windows.
Who should buy Blacksmith Master?
Buy it if you like relaxed management games and enjoy watching a small workshop grow into a bustling business. If you want deep challenge and crises, you may prefer something heavier like our Workers & Resources review.
Sources
- Steam store page and user reviews for Blacksmith Master
- DBLTAP: Blacksmith Master Early Access review
- Strategy and Wargaming: Blacksmith Master review
- Nexus store page for Blacksmith Master
Last checked against sources: 10 November 2026.
