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Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

Craft. Battle. Grow. Join thousands of players in the ultimate tactical RPG where every piece of gear is forged by you — and every fight tests your strategy.

What works

  • Engaging crafting system
  • Pleasant fantasy art style
  • Cross-platform play (mobile and pc)
  • Relaxing and meditative gameplay
  • Active clan and social features

Things to keep in mind

  • Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
  • Repetitive grind and crafting
  • Buggy pvp with unfair bot opponents
  • Technical issues and bugs reported
  • Limited content variety and shallow story

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Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Thrill.

Last update: 23/08/2026