Choose Fantasy Blacksmith
Choose Fantasy Blacksmith if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Fantasy Blacksmith launched in 2019.
Fantasy Blacksmith vs Hearth's Light Potion Shop
Fantasy Blacksmith and Hearth's Light Potion Shop 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. Fantasy Blacksmith (2019) is 4 years older than Hearth's Light Potion Shop (2023). Hearth's Light Potion Shop scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Fantasy Blacksmith (60.6% 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 Hearth's Light Potion Shop
Choose Hearth's Light Potion Shop if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hearth's Light Potion Shop launched in 2023.
Both Fantasy Blacksmith and Hearth's Light Potion Shop 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
 Fantasy Blacksmith |  Hearth's Light Potion Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (642 reviews) | 90.9% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heaven Brotherhood | builds.games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Fantasy Blacksmith (2019) is 4 years older than Hearth's Light Potion Shop (2023).
- Hearth's Light Potion Shop scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Fantasy Blacksmith (60.6% positive).
- Hearth's Light Potion Shop is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Fantasy Blacksmith (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Fantasy Blacksmith is Deck Verified, Hearth's Light Potion Shop is Deck Unsupported.
Fantasy Blacksmith vs Hearth's Light Potion Shop — FAQ
- Should I play Fantasy Blacksmith or Hearth's Light Potion Shop first?
- If you want chronology, Fantasy Blacksmith (2019) came out before Hearth's Light Potion Shop (2023). 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 Fantasy Blacksmith and Hearth's Light Potion Shop 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.