While the Iron's Hot

by Bontemps Games·published by Balor Games

Steam · Mostly Positive

Steam Facts

Data current as of Apr 27, 2026. We re-crawl reviews and metadata every 14 days.

Steam Sentiment79

Mostly Positive

Above the median for reviewed Steam games.

Quick Stats

Reviews

141en

218 total (all languages)

Current as of Apr 27, 2026

Released

Dec 5, 2023

Price

$19.99

Velocity

0.2/day

Slowing

Metadata current as of Apr 27, 2026 · Source: Steam

Market Reach

Not enough reviews yet to estimate (218/500).

About

Reforge a blacksmith’s village on an isle of the land’s finest artisans! Step into the boots of an expert smith for a crafty adventure filled with mystery and charm. Explore the land of Ellian, and prove that a hammer, anvil, and your wits can overcome any challenge.

Sentiment History

Sentiment over time

Playtime Sentiment

Sentiment by time invested

· 141 post-launch reviews

50%6 rev

<2h

67%6 rev

2-10h

70%50 rev

10-50h

87%76 rev

50-200h

100%3 rev

Players who invest more time rate this game significantly higher (+33pts) — a strong signal of a slow-burn experience that rewards patience.

Competitive Benchmark

Compared to 601 similar games in the Adventure genre released in 2023.

Sentiment vs. similar gamesBottom 34%

Popularity vs. similar gamesBottom 39%

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