Blacksmith Master vs New Cycle
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Blacksmith Master wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Blacksmith Master is $2.82 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blacksmith Master | New Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 56 |
| Quality | 68 | 65 |
| Value | 74 | 66 |
| Popularity | 28 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.39 | $10.21 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.3% positive | 79% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 152 | 32 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Blacksmith MasterNew Cycle
Details and requirements
| Item | Blacksmith Master | New Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 15, 2025 | January 18, 2024 |
| Developers | Untitled Studio | Core Engage |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-6700 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 3400G (quad-core) | Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.0 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X @ 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 550 (4 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | AMD RX 5700-XT or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blacksmith Master or New Cycle?
Blacksmith Master won the comparison against New Cycle based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Blacksmith Master worth buying over New Cycle?
Based on the metrics, Blacksmith Master won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Blacksmith Master currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC