Choose Sword Maker
Choose Sword Maker if you want a Casual experience. Sword Maker launched in 2021.
Sword Maker vs Medieval Blacksmith
Sword Maker and Medieval Blacksmith both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Sword Maker (2021) is 4 years older than Medieval Blacksmith (2025). Sword Maker scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Medieval Blacksmith (81.2% 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 Medieval Blacksmith
Choose Medieval Blacksmith if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Medieval Blacksmith launched in 2025.
Both Sword Maker and Medieval Blacksmith sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, 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
 Sword Maker |  Medieval Blacksmith | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 81.2% positive (399 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MIDLANDSTORY Inc. | OGO Play |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Sword Maker (2021) is 4 years older than Medieval Blacksmith (2025).
- Sword Maker scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Medieval Blacksmith (81.2% positive).
- Medieval Blacksmith is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Sword Maker (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Medieval Blacksmith is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sword Maker has no Deck rating yet.
Sword Maker vs Medieval Blacksmith — FAQ
- Should I play Sword Maker or Medieval Blacksmith first?
- If you want chronology, Sword Maker (2021) came out before Medieval Blacksmith (2025). 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 Sword Maker and Medieval Blacksmith similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.