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Games like Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom

If Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom is your kind of game, the closest matches are Our Adventurer Guild, Asdivine Cross and Critterrupters — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, cozy and lighthearted. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom: Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!

2021StrategyAdventureSimulationRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Rideon,Inc.
Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom — Steam game cover
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Auto battle with tactical togglesLighthearted jrpg with cute art styleRun a blacksmith shop and craft gearChillCozyLighthearted

Players who liked Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom also play

Steam players who put hours into Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Our Adventurer Guild

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Top pick for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?

    2024StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Asdivine Cross

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Bear the fate of light and shadow to save Asdivine in a grand fantasy RPG!

    2021StrategyAdventureSimulation7.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. Critterrupters

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Choose your new buddy and set off on a Critterbyte adventure on Nikkolo Island! Capture Critterbytes by fulfilling their conditions and master time based battles by interrupting your opponent's turns. Assemble your team to challenge the Island's Clubs and gain new buddy abilities to explore further.

    IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  4. Onigo Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Embark on a quest to find the missing King and become the ultimate hunter in this turn-based RPG. Set traps to capture monsters, transform them into equipment and items, and complete challenges!

    2023StrategyAdventureSimulation7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 封神榜2022

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    This game takes Nezha, Xiaolongnv, Yang Jian and Jiang Taigong as the protagonists. It tells the legendary story of the protagonists going to various places to adventure, and finally to Chaoge City to destroy the three demons and defeat King Zhou.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Seeds of Calamity

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Ranked #6 for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim. Build a new life in a recovering world with your fluffy Spellbook Companion.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Coromon

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Armed Emeth

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Roam the wilderness in battle golems! A fantasy RPG with a brave story of grit and oil.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.49 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

    WHY THIS

    Shares shop management and a cozy mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Reviewers of Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!

    2010IndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

    2011RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Fae Tactics

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.

    2020StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Atelier Tia

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Reviewers of Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Atelier Tia is an 2D adult-only game with action beat'em up. Tia, alchemist girl fight against many of enemies and bosses. Beat all of them and punish them in sexy way.

    2020ActionAdventure14.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!

    2025RPG49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Rideon,Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by Rideon,Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Marenian Tavern Story: Patty and the Hungry God

    WHY THIS

    Shares auto battle and a cozy mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Another title from Rideon,Inc., the studio behind Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Patty's brother has been possessed by the God of Poverty and the whole family has become poor. Run an adventure tavern in a fantasy land with Patty to pay their dept! A turn-based RPG where you cook, eat, collect, fight and explore!

    2019StrategyAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Cross Tails

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Another title from Rideon,Inc., the studio behind Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    What will the tails witness after a crossing tale? A tactical RPG that portrays a fantasy story of a war between the canine and the feline tribes playable from both points of view.

    2023StrategyAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. AdventureBarStory

    WHY THIS

    Shares shop management and a chill mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Another title from Rideon,Inc., the studio behind Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom. Shares RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Adventure through the kingdom, collecting materials! Make food, manage a bar!

    2024RPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Brave × Junction

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Another title from Rideon,Inc., the studio behind Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom. Shares RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Obtain weapons, draw cards! Do you leave it to chance or trickery? A brand-new experience, a blackjack RPG!

    2025IndieRPG7.69 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Our Adventurer Guild

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?

    2024StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Seeds of Calamity

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim. Build a new life in a recovering world with your fluffy Spellbook Companion.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Coromon

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom.

    Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom

Is Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom cost?
Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom are Our Adventurer Guild, Asdivine Cross, Critterrupters.
Who developed Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom?
Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom was developed by Rideon,Inc. and published by KEMCO.

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