Blacksmith Master vs Project Hospital
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Project Hospital wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Blacksmith Master is $0.58 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 | Project Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 58 |
| Quality | 68 | 83 |
| Value | 74 | 42 |
| Popularity | 28 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.39 | $7.97 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.3% positive | 89% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 152 | 365 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Blacksmith MasterProject Hospital
Details and requirements
| Item | Blacksmith Master | Project Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 15, 2025 | October 30, 2018 |
| Developers | Untitled Studio | Oxymoron Games |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse | Oxymoron Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 7 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-6700 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 3400G (quad-core) | Intel i5 6600K, AMD Ryzen 3 3300X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 550 (4 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon RX 460 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blacksmith Master or Project Hospital?
Project Hospital won the comparison against Blacksmith Master 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 Project Hospital?
Based on the metrics, Project Hospital 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.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC