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Games like BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure

Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure for fans of indie, adventure, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure: BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure is the ultimate VR weaponsmithing simulator! Become a legendary blacksmith, crafting mighty blades and impeccable tools as you hone your trade in a mystical forge.

2024IndieAdventureSimulationCasual19.99 USDWindowsby Mana Brigade
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    Slime Village VR — Steam game cover

    Slime Village VR

    Top pick for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Slime Village VR is a 3D sandbox in cute Lowpoly graphics, created especially for virtual reality glasses.

    2022AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    VR Walking Simulator — Steam game cover

    VR Walking Simulator

    Second-strongest match for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    It is a VR Walking Simulator. Nothing more, nothing less. Explore beautiful scenes optimized for VR viewing, take pictures of the scenery, make a collage, and relax.

    2021AdventureSimulationCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Marble Mechanics — Steam game cover

    Marble Mechanics

    Third-strongest match for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Design intricate marble runs in VR! Marble Mechanics combines sandbox creativity, physics puzzles, and relaxing soundscapes. Share tracks via Steam Workshop and explore a vibrant, player-driven world of rolling ingenuity.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Gloomy Eyes VR — Steam game cover

    Gloomy Eyes VR

    Ranked #4 for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    With the voice of Colin Farrell, Gloomy Eyes narrates the story of the sun who got tired of the humans and decided to hide and never rise again. Gloomy Eyes is an animated VR-series in 6DoF & 3D real-time.

    2020AdventureCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Journey For Elysium — Steam game cover

    Journey For Elysium

    Ranked #5 for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Journey for Elysium is a story-driven VR game that will immerse you in a fictional setting inspired by Ancient Mythology. Use your wit & skills to overcome a series of increasingly elaborate challenges to reach Elysium and obtain redemption.

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs — Steam game cover

    Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

    Ranked #6 for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Join Red, Chuck, Bomb & the Blues to save the stolen eggs in Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, an immersive VR adventure! Discover the island where the greedy pigs vacation, slingshot your way to defeat Dr. Frankenswine & create/share/discover an infinite number of levels with the online level builder.

    2019Casual9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    I Am Cat — Steam game cover

    I Am Cat

    Ranked #7 for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    I Am Cat - a unique virtual reality game, there's nothing like it in the world! A sandbox adventure centered around a Cat protagonist bearing. A captivating journey where you embrace the role of a Cat. Immerse yourself in a world brimming with diversity and excitement, awaiting your exploration.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Gnomes & Goblins — Steam game cover

    Gnomes & Goblins

    Ranked #8 for BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Embark on a dream-like journey in this fantasy adventure VR simulation. Encounter goblin inhabitants, become part of their society, and save them from their foe. Freely roam the enchanted forest to discover deeper layers of their mysterious ways and reap the rewards of this magical world.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure at current Steam store prices.

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    Slime Village VR — Steam game cover

    Slime Village VR

    Priced ~50% under BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Simulation with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Slime Village VR is a 3D sandbox in cute Lowpoly graphics, created especially for virtual reality glasses.

    2022AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    VR Walking Simulator — Steam game cover

    VR Walking Simulator

    Priced ~70% under BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Simulation with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    It is a VR Walking Simulator. Nothing more, nothing less. Explore beautiful scenes optimized for VR viewing, take pictures of the scenery, make a collage, and relax.

    2021AdventureSimulationCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Gloomy Eyes VR — Steam game cover

    Gloomy Eyes VR

    Priced ~55% under BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    With the voice of Colin Farrell, Gloomy Eyes narrates the story of the sun who got tired of the humans and decided to hide and never rise again. Gloomy Eyes is an animated VR-series in 6DoF & 3D real-time.

    2020AdventureCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Journey For Elysium — Steam game cover

    Journey For Elysium

    Priced ~85% under BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Journey for Elysium is a story-driven VR game that will immerse you in a fictional setting inspired by Ancient Mythology. Use your wit & skills to overcome a series of increasingly elaborate challenges to reach Elysium and obtain redemption.

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs — Steam game cover

    Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

    Priced ~50% under BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Casual with BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure.

    Join Red, Chuck, Bomb & the Blues to save the stolen eggs in Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, an immersive VR adventure! Discover the island where the greedy pigs vacation, slingshot your way to defeat Dr. Frankenswine & create/share/discover an infinite number of levels with the online level builder.

    2019Casual9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure

Does BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure work on Steam Deck?
BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure cost?
BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure are Slime Village VR, VR Walking Simulator, Marble Mechanics.
Who developed BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure?
BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure was developed by Mana Brigade and published by Fast Travel Games.

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