Factory Outlet Simulator vs Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith is $1.05 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Factory Outlet Simulator | Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 44 | 51 |
| Quality | 60 | 63 |
| Value | 44 | 57 |
| Popularity | 22 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.24 | $6.84 |
| Steam Review Score | 74% positive | 77% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 107 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Factory Outlet Simulator | Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 26, 2024 | April 22, 2026 |
| Developers | PISHO | Compact Core Games |
| Publishers | PISHO | Gamersky Games, GameDev.ist |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows (64-bit) 10 | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6500 @ 3,2 GHz (4 CPUs) | Intel Core i7-3820 with 3,6 GHz or AMD FX-8350 with 4,0 GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GeForce GTX 1060 4GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Factory Outlet Simulator or Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith?
Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith won the comparison against Factory Outlet Simulator 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 Factory Outlet Simulator worth buying over Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith?
Based on the metrics, Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith 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. Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC