The Best Games About Blacksmithing

Many medieval and fantasy open-world games incorporate blacksmithing or crafting in one form or another, although this is often done in a menu. Some games, however, have more of an emphasis on somewhat realistic blacksmithing, while others are games based solely around forging.

The following games allow players to become blacksmiths, hammering away, while also running a forge. Some of these games incorporate fantasy magic, with players able to enchant weapons or use strange materials.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

First-Person Forging Taken To The Next Level With The Legacy Of The Forge DLC

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, players step into the shoes of Henry, the son of a blacksmith. While adventuring or dicing may be popular hobbies for him, players can also forge weapons in KCD2, all in immersive first-person. Henry has to heat the steel up, hammer both sides evenly, maintaining a steady rhythm, and then quench the metal. How well players do determines the quality of the sword, axe, or horseshoe, although Henry’s Craftsmanship skill also impacts the outcome.

To be able to forge weapons or tools, however, Henry must first acquire blueprints and the correct materials from merchants or as loot. Sometimes these include fancy pommels. The blacksmithing experience in KCD2 is also taken further by the Legacy of the Forge DLC, which allows Henry to run his own forge and climb the ranks of the blacksmith guild. Players will meet demands, upgrade their forge, and hire staff, such as an armorer.

Medieval Blacksmith

Forge A Variety Of Fantasy Weapons In First Person

As its name implies, Medieval Blacksmith is a game all about forging weapons, although magic coexists alongside steel in this world, so there’s a lot of room for creative new ideas in the forge. Everything is done in first person, from mining resources to filling the kiln with charcoal. Players will also design their own weapons from the pommel and hilt to the width, length, and shape of the blade, whilst combining different materials.

After designing a weapon, which may or may not have the right balance and effectiveness after being tested, players will need to meticulously craft each piece, using a variety of work stations and tools. There is also the forge management to think about, as well as story aspects, as players must please their customers, who may have strange and demanding requests.

Blacksmith Master

Run An Entire Forge With Dozens Of Employees

While players won’t get to play as an actual blacksmith who does the forging in Blacksmith Master, they will get the experience of running a forge. The business deals with every stage of the process, from mining ores to smelting, designing, forging, and then selling weapons, armor, and tools.

Players will need to hire dozens of staff members, each with their own roles and specialties, design the layout of the forge to be efficient, and manage stocks, purchases, and prices. Once all of that is set up, the game can apparently feel a bit like an idler, but there will always be things to manage, and when business is booming, an expansion could be good for business.

Blacksmith: Song Of Two Kings

A Beautiful 2D Blacksmithing Game With Unique Controls

Blacksmith: Song of Two Kings is a fully 2D game with beautiful, hand-drawn art, and yet players still experience hammering metal and sharpening weapons. To set the game apart from other blacksmithing games, players can also weave chainmail and work with wood and bone, while sometimes enchanting weapons with spells and potions.

Interestingly, despite the 2D aesthetic giving off cozy vibes, the game is reportedly rather difficult, with players needing to swing their hammer at the right time and in the right spot. The effort can be worth it, though, for the weird and wonderful weapons that can be made. There is also a story element to the game, as well as a map and some forge management.

Blightlands Blacksmith

A Hands-On Fantasy Blacksmith Game

Blightlands Blacksmith is all played in first-person and features exploration and combat on top of slaving away in the forge. The player must supply an army with weapons, and a failure to do so can result in a less-than-welcome outcome for the cohort. All stages of production, from mining to enchanting the weapon with runes, are carried out by hand, with players needing to nail the mechanics for high-quality products.

For example, when using a sharpening wheel, players will need to find the right angle and turn the wheel at a reasonable speed. There are similar requirements when hammering away at metal.

One For The Future – Bladesong

The Best Looking Blacksmithing Game

While Bladesong is only available as a playtest, it is planned to be released in 2025 and looks very promising. Compared with most of the other blacksmithing games on this list, Bladesong stands out with realistic graphics and gorgeous lighting. It also promises unmatched customization and artistic expression thanks to freeform blade shaping and a shocking amount of options for hilts and pommels.

Bladesong is set in a magical, but dying world, so creations go far beyond simple swords, with players able to enchant blades with runes or seemingly come up with completely new weapons. It is certainly one to keep an eye on.