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Fantasy Blacksmith SimulatorWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Cozy fantasy simulation about forging weapons, crafting jewelry, and enchanting gear, solo or co-op.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Fantasy Blacksmith Simulator (7h 10m in total). The problem that came up most: crafting materials, iron and fuel run out mid production, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 10m analysed · German, English · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 91
- Ideas
- 13
- Highlights
- 23
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 222 in all.
Where the moments happened
Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.
- Stream 1, 50 min analysed: 34 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 2, 56 min analysed: 32 problems, 9 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 19 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 7 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 17 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 5, 54 min analysed: 27 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 25 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 7, 31 min analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 24 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
Problems (91)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #50Frustration
crafting materials, iron and fuel run out mid production
4 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
early unlocks, upgrades and supplies cost more gold than available
4 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
workshop fires break out with no apparent cause
4 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
unclear where and how to display finished weapons for sale
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
cleaning tool is hard to identify and how to sweep is unclear
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
repeated sweeping of dirt left by customers and work
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
second player cannot join the hosted co-op session
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
game input and performance feel laggy or stuttering
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
juggling many production steps feels too hectic to manage
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
crafted items are hard to locate after crafting
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
mines, coal, wood and pickaxe sources are hard to find
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
no guidance on getting water to put out fires
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
shield crafting steps and components are not explained
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
customers order more weapons at once than stock allows
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
long walks between shop, stations and mines
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
default mouse sensitivity is too high on spawn
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
smelter pour mouse gesture is long and awkward
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
workstation breakdowns and repairs add another chore
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
second reputation tier unlock stays blocked after reaching it
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
anvil flickers in and out of view
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
quest steps skip or repeat in co-op
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
customers path behind a rack to reach the counter
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
how to sell held items at the counter is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
no visible way to switch recipe at a station
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
workshop fires happen constantly
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
customers get angry and leave faster than items can be made
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
unsuitable item rejection does not explain why
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
second player is idle while the host plays the tutorial
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
shields take too many crafting steps
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
player and npcs end up stuck or outside the map
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
horizon glows in every direction at night
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
early unlocks and resource needs are unclear at start
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
early station and chest interactions are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
workstation recipe and ingredient state is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
smelter and storage capacity state is hard to read
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear when and where furniture can be moved
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
unclear which resources and gold are shared in co-op
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
shop fires are hard to notice and happen often
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
tutorial breaks when steps are done early
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
ledger marks items for sale without player input
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
unclear how to raise a full bucket at the well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
ledger book purpose not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
first sale haggling step not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
putting the hammer away is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
smelting tutorial shows a step out of order
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
shop opens before a weapon stand exists
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
rotating placed furniture is found by trial
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
broken object repairs itself without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
stations must be cleared before use without a hint
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
full inventory or chest is not clearly signalled
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
water running out stops forging unexpectedly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
unclear which debris in the shop can be cleaned
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
egg hatching process never explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
voice chat key is not shown to new players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
mining has no explanation of how it works
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
star on forged items is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
smelter unlock placed upstairs at research desk is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
closing the shop sends away a customer just arriving
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Confusion
mine ore respawn timing is not communicated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Confusion
next step after loading coal into the smelter is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Confusion
progress toward the next blacksmith level is not shown
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Confusion
payment from self serve stands lands on floor and table
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Confusion
use of a gathered plant is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
minigame hits not counted or graded as aimed
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
hard to find the stairs between shop and workshop
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
graphics and merchant art look blurry
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
shop objects get smashed by accident
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
click and quicktime events in forging and dungeon
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
serving customers needs exact position and range
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
mimic chest eats swords
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
cleaning task waits on customers making dirt
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
failing timing minigames feels punishing
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
moving items between inventory, shelves and stations is fiddly
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
quenching water use unclear and refills are constant
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
no way to reach settings without alt tabbing out
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
no option to switch the game language
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Frustration
chickens in the yard cannot be hit
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Frustration
ore mining feels like a grind
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Frustration
no way to load or craft in free batch sizes
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Frustration
first night drags on
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Frustration
game needed lower graphics settings to run well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Frustration
loading resources into the smelter is fiddly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Frustration
cross guards can only be bought not crafted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Frustration
placing items on racks fails at first
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Frustration
storage cabinet holds fewer items than one crafting batch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Frustration
mine runs dry quickly and ore respawns slowly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Frustration
unlock bought by accident in the purchase menu
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Frustration
merchant makes mining trips feel pointless
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Frustration
held items cannot be dropped for teammates
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #90Frustration
stream for moonstone is walled off
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Frustration
warehouse fills up fast
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (13)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #92Suggestion
controls need more polish
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #93Suggestion
starting gold buys every unlock at once
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #94Suggestion
stations stop working until crafted items are removed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #95Suggestion
progression feels too fast for a long game
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #96Suggestion
wish to expand the forge into the ruined building
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #97Suggestion
idea for a stable to shoe horses
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #98Suggestion
moving target in minigame feels unnecessary
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #99Suggestion
aiming lacks a crosshair
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #100Suggestion
mine resources respawn too slowly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #101Suggestion
harvestable plants do not stand out from scenery
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #102Suggestion
cow near the shop cannot be petted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #103Suggestion
wish for character customization and using crafted gear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #104Comparison
tavern management game as reference point
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (23)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #105Highlight
talking egg in the cellar is amusing and intriguing
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #106Highlight
mining your own ore is enjoyable
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #107Highlight
forging high quality swords feels rewarding
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #108Highlight
one forging run yields several weapons
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #109Highlight
background music is enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #110Highlight
pickaxe swing speed feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #111Highlight
town looks good to explore
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #112Highlight
multiplayer support is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #113Highlight
co-op world is created almost instantly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #114Highlight
fleeing farm animals add charm to the village
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #115Highlight
villager wandering with a bucket on his head amuses
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #116Highlight
first sword forging feels approachable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #117Highlight
haggling with customers is a nice surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #118Highlight
no tool durability on the pickaxe is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #119Highlight
attached tavern is a welcome surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #120Highlight
night sky looks nice
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #121Highlight
storage container behaving like an inventory works well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #122Highlight
throwing out customers with the hammer is fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #123Highlight
sprinting is a welcome discovery
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #124Highlight
tipping customers are a nice touch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #125Highlight
travelling trader parked by the shop is charming
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #126Highlight
mine teleport upgrade saves travel
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #127Highlight
fast tree respawn appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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