Anvil Saga

About

Anvil Saga casts you as a blacksmith shop owner during an ongoing war. You manage construction of new rooms like workshops, dorms, and libraries while outfitting them with tools and decor. Assign staff to handle tasks, craft weapons, and fulfill orders that shift based on war progress. Story choices about trade, alliances, and labor relations affect relationships and available quests. The RPG elements tie into character development and dialogue options. The game stands out for its granular building mechanics and branching narrative consequences. Players on forums note the balance between micromanagement and story-driven decisions creates a distinct experience. With a Metacritic score of 78 and 82% positive reviews on Steam, it’s praised for depth but criticized for a slow early-game tutorial. The 2023 release includes over 400 unique items to craft and multiple endings based on war outcomes.

Storyline

Build the smithy of your dreams: Construct new rooms and underground facilities in order to expand your smithy and take on the more challenging orders. From a simple workshop to living quarters, to a gym or a library – each room needs to be outfitted with the appropriate furniture and décor.