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.
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 | Unrated |
| 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).
- Fantasy Blacksmith is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hearth's Light Potion Shop has no Deck rating yet.
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.
- Does Fantasy Blacksmith run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Fantasy Blacksmith is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hearth's Light Potion Shop doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.