ForgeTax

First-person forging roguelite about risking swords to pay a dragon

GraveYardDev · Released Sep 29, 2026

Reviews: Mixed; 53% of 1,392
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1,686; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 960; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is ForgeTax?

ForgeTax is a first-person dark fantasy roguelite set in a dragon-owned forge. You heat swords and hammer them to raise their value, deciding when to stop before they shatter. Each round, you divide swords between meeting the dragon's tribute demand and buying relics that change your odds.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining relic effects into specialized builds

Not for you if...

−you want a relaxed crafting game without resource pressure

What players say

53% of 1,392 reviews are positive

Players praise the forging loop but disagree over whether the displayed sword-breaking chances feel accurate. Limited content and repetitive late-game play are recurring complaints.

Screenshots and trailer

ForgeTax system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics: GTX 960 / Radeon RX 560
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does ForgeTax have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does ForgeTax run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Korean, English, German, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does ForgeTax use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Generative AI was used to assist in the creation of selected Steam store promotional images, certain audio assets, and a limited number of 3D assets. AI tools were also used to assist with translation and localization. No live-generated AI is used during gameplay.

The statement mentions: ArtText & translationsStore page & marketing

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam