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A dragon's captive blacksmith risks each anvil strike to raise sword values, build relic synergies, and meet escalating tribute.
Released 29 Sep 2026
Risk Each Strike
Forge Through Frenzy
Trade Swords for Relics
A dark, first-person forging roguelite. Hammer swords into absurd fortunes, bend the odds with relics, and risk it all on your next strike. Spend precious blades to build powerful synergies. Meet the dragon's tribute—or face its wrath.
Developed by GraveYardDev · Published by GraveYardDev
Themes from a helpfulness-selected sample of Steam reviews, not the aggregate Steam score.
You play as a blacksmith held by a dragon, forging swords to meet its tribute demands. Deliver enough value to earn another round at the anvil; fall short and face the dragon's wrath.
Heat a blade and strike it on the anvil to raise its value, while risking damage or destruction. Forge the same sword ten times to charge Frenzy, a brief window for striking without fear of shattering it.
Spend swords at a relic machine to gain effects, change draw tickets, and combine advantages into a build. Each blade spent on relics is one less available for tribute, so weigh immediate progress against the resources needed for future rounds.
Some players enjoy the suspense of each strike and the satisfaction of watching sword values climb, along with planning relic combinations to improve their odds. Several describe the core idea as fresh and the early play as engaging, though others say that the loop becomes repetitive or loses its appeal after a short time.
Your hammer can make a fortune. The next hit can turn it to scrap.
ForgeTax is a dark, first-person roguelite about forging swords, bending the odds, and paying tribute to the dragon that owns your forge.
Heat a blade. Bring it to the anvil. Push its value higher with every successful strike—or watch it shatter. Forge the same sword 10 times to charge Frenzy, then unleash it on the next hit: a brief, blazing window to hammer without fear of shattering.
The relic machine takes swords. Every blade you spend on a relic is one less blade for the dragon. Change your draw tickets, combine strange effects, and turn a handful of advantages into ridiculous value. Build around your luck, or change what luck means.
Lay your swords on the counter and ring the bell. Meet the tribute and earn another round at the anvil. Fall short, and something beyond the bars begins to lose patience. Decide what to keep, what to sacrifice, and when to stop swinging.
Pay the dragon. Forge your revenge.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Controller required | No |
| AI disclosure | Generative AI was used to assist in the creation of selected Steam store promotional images, certain audio assets, and a limited number of 3D assets. No live-generated AI is used during gameplay. |
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