Choose Forged of Blood
Choose Forged of Blood if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Forged of Blood launched in 2019.
Forged of Blood vs Skillsworn
Forged of Blood and Skillsworn both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Forged of Blood (2019) is 5 years older than Skillsworn (2024). Skillsworn scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Forged of Blood (62.5% 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 Skillsworn
Choose Skillsworn if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skillsworn launched in 2024.
Both Forged of Blood and Skillsworn sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Forged of Blood |  Skillsworn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (88 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Critical Forge | Confer Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Forged of Blood (2019) is 5 years older than Skillsworn (2024).
- Skillsworn scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Forged of Blood (62.5% positive).
- Skillsworn is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Forged of Blood (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Forged of Blood vs Skillsworn — FAQ
- Should I play Forged of Blood or Skillsworn first?
- If you want chronology, Forged of Blood (2019) came out before Skillsworn (2024). 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 Forged of Blood and Skillsworn similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.