Choose Going Medieval
Choose Going Medieval if you want an Indie and RPG game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.9% positive across 8,390 reviews.
Going Medieval vs Blacksmith Master
Going Medieval and Blacksmith Master both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Blacksmith Master (2025) is 1 year older than Going Medieval (2026). Going Medieval scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Blacksmith Master (84.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Blacksmith Master
Choose Blacksmith Master if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,169 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Going Medieval and Blacksmith Master sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Going Medieval |  Blacksmith Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (8,390 reviews) | 84.7% positive (1,169 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Foxy Voxel | Untitled Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Blacksmith Master (2025) is 1 year older than Going Medieval (2026).
- Going Medieval scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Blacksmith Master (84.7% positive).
- Blacksmith Master is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Going Medieval (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Going Medieval vs Blacksmith Master — FAQ
- Which is better, Going Medieval or Blacksmith Master?
- On Steam reviews Going Medieval scores higher (88.9% positive) than Blacksmith Master (84.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Going Medieval is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Going Medieval or Blacksmith Master first?
- If you want chronology, Blacksmith Master (2025) came out before Going Medieval (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Going Medieval and Blacksmith Master similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.