Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 - 3450 or better Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 460 or better DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : More RAM needed when using any sort of virtual/remote desktop.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 - 6550 or better Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1070 or better DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : More RAM needed when using any sort of virtual/remote desktop.
The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith
The crafting loop keeps players hooked for over 25 hours on average, with 65 positive mentions out of 191 for that playtime bracket. Yet a fifth of newcomers flee within two hours, dragging the overall score to 59% positive reviews.
What it's about: "Try all you can, through hell and fire's end..."Forge yourself the best weapon you can, and jump into the ever-changing dungeon searching for your memory and the truth of this world!Roguelike X Smithing X Souls-like. Turn-Based Strategic Dungeon Crawling RPG
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 22 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 28, 2025 · All-time low: €15.60 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 73 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10 % of players.
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Strengths
- The gameplay loop shines: 19 positive mentions out of 22, with players calling it fun and fresh
- The mystery-driven progression earns universal praise: 3 positive mentions out of 3, with no negatives
- Even veterans stay engaged—65% positive for sessions longer than 25 hours, showing depth beyond initial appeal
- The roguelite layer resonates: ‘challenging’ and ‘dungeon’ appear 4 and 6 times respectively, all in positive contexts
Weaknesses
- Early drop-off is steep: only 15% positive for under-2-hour reviewers, suggesting a steep learning curve
- Crafting, though loved by veterans, has minimal mentions (2), leaving its broader reception unclear
- Graphics and audio barely register in discussions, with just 1 mention each, offering no strong signals
Who is it for?
Fans of deep, mystery-laden RPGs with slow-burn progression and crafting systems will thrive here. Players seeking instant gratification or polished polish should steer clear.
Is The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith worth it in 2026?
Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 59% of 1,026 Steam reviews are positive (player score 55/100). Most-praised strength: The gameplay loop shines. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
A niche but rewarding experience for those willing to invest time, its core loop excelling despite rough edges around onboarding. The 59% positive rating reflects a game that either clicks deeply or frustrates quickly.
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