Choose Fantasy Blacksmith
Choose Fantasy Blacksmith if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Fantasy Blacksmith launched in 2019.
Fantasy Blacksmith vs Potion Problem
Fantasy Blacksmith and Potion Problem both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Fantasy Blacksmith (2019) is 5 years older than Potion Problem (2024). Potion Problem is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Fantasy Blacksmith (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Potion Problem
Choose Potion Problem if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Potion Problem launched in 2024.
Both Fantasy Blacksmith and Potion Problem sit in 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 |  Potion Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (642 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heaven Brotherhood | Rapatika Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Fantasy Blacksmith (2019) is 5 years older than Potion Problem (2024).
- Potion Problem is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Fantasy Blacksmith (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Fantasy Blacksmith is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Potion Problem has no Deck rating yet.
Fantasy Blacksmith vs Potion Problem — FAQ
- Should I play Fantasy Blacksmith or Potion Problem first?
- If you want chronology, Fantasy Blacksmith (2019) came out before Potion Problem (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 Fantasy Blacksmith and Potion Problem similar?
- They overlap on 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. Potion Problem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.