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Released Sep 29, 2026 $2.99 Mixed Counts toward your Steam games

ForgeTax

By GraveYardDev

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Reviews 1,179 Mixed
Players now 2,323 Peak today 2,323
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About ForgeTax

ForgeTax is a game tagged Strategy, Casual and Roguelite by GraveYardDev, released Sep 29, 2026. It has 1,179 Steam reviews (Mixed). The Steam games most like it include Particle Box, Mythic Dawn: Nightfall and Lucky Crafter.

A dark, first-person forging roguelite. Hammer swords into absurd fortunes, bend the odds with relics, and risk it all on your next strike. Spend precious blades to build powerful synergies. Meet the dragon's tribute—or face its wrath.
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Steam data

Everything Steam lists for ForgeTax · record updated 9 hours ago

Steam store

Overview

App ID5245810
Release dateSep 29, 2026
Last change number40105435
Last record update9 hours ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
GraveYardDev
Publisher
GraveYardDev
Steam profile
Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 16 hours ago
Technologies
Unity detected

Platforms

Windows 64-bit

Features

4
Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$2.99
On sale0 of 41regions right now
Lowest seen · US$2.99Oct 23, 2026
Checked18 hours agoin 41 regions

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Patches

Patch notes

11
  1. Oct 21, 2026 Small Update — Performance and Sword Physics Improvements

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. This update reduces stuttering when swords pile up and improves how sword collisions and duplication are handled. Performance Reduced rendering and physics overhead when there are many swords in th…

  2. Oct 20, 2026 Small Update — Sword Placement and Interaction Improvements

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. This update fixes a few issues with stacking and putting down swords, and improves the layout of the ghost shop. Sword placement and pickup Fixed an issue where stacking several large swords could …

  3. Oct 12, 2026 Hotfix — Achievement Upload Fix and Interface Improvements

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. This hotfix fixes a Steam achievement upload issue and makes relic protection status and purchase requirements easier to check. Achievement upload fix Fixed an issue where an error during Steam ach…

  4. Oct 11, 2026 Forge Improvements & New Content — November Update Development News

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. Thank you to everyone who has played ForgeTax and shared your feedback. Today, I would like to share the forge improvements and new content I am working on, along with the development schedule. Mak…

  5. Oct 10, 2026 Hotfix — Save Loading and Rewind Fixes

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. This hotfix fixes an issue loading runs with many swords and an issue where a particular input after a sword broke could remove the chance to rewind. Save loading fixes Fixed an issue where validat…

  6. Oct 7, 2026 Hotfix — Progression Fix and Clearer Relic Effect Displays

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. This hotfix addresses a progression lock after high-value tribute and improves sword physics and relic effect displays. Progression and controls Fixed an issue where offering an extremely valuable …

  7. Oct 6, 2026 Hotfix — Startup Fixes and Recovery Relic Improvements

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. After reviewing your reports about startup problems and difficulty following the update, I have released this hotfix. I am sorry for the disruption to your play. Startup fixes Fixed an issue that p…

  8. Oct 6, 2026 Hotfix: Save slots and bug fixes

    • Added three save slots (title screen → ESC → Saves). Existing progress stays in Slot 1; codex discoveries and unlocks are shared. • Improved startup handling in Steam Offline Mode. Complete initial installation and launch setup while onl…

  9. Oct 6, 2026 Thank You & A Preview of a Major Content Update

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has played ForgeTax. The game launched without a demo or enough playtesting, and your time with it has brought many problems to light. I am sorry to eve…

  10. Oct 4, 2026 New Relics and the Funerary Sword — Forging & Performance Update

    Hello, smiths! Thank you for playing ForgeTax and sharing your feedback. This update adds new challenges and rewards, while making items and relic bonuses easier to use and notice at the forge. New sword, relics, and achievements Added the…

  11. Oct 1, 2026 21-Day Contract Update — Balance, Performance & Steam Cloud

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. Thank you for playing and reporting the rough edges. This update focuses on making preparation and relic combinations matter more, while improving tribute interactions and forging performance. A 21…

Builds

1
BuildBranchUpdated
26105805publicOct 21, 2026

Depots

Depots

1
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
5245811 — All 252.0 MB 155.4 MB 6650613736490879514

Branches

1
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 26105805 Oct 21, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/ForgeTax

Launch options

1
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
ForgeTax.exe Windows · 64-bit

Cloud saves

Space per player95.4 MB
Filesup to 100
Save locations7
RootPathPatternSystems
WinAppDataLocalLowDefaultCompany/ForgeTax/Saverun.jsonWindows
WinAppDataLocalLowDefaultCompany/ForgeTax/Savecodex.jsonWindows
WinAppDataLocalLowDefaultCompany/ForgeTax/Saveachievements.jsonWindows
WinAppDataLocalLowDefaultCompany/ForgeTax/Savetutorial.jsonWindows
WinAppDataLocalLowDefaultCompany/ForgeTax/Savecontracts.jsonWindows
WinAppDataLocalLowDefaultCompany/ForgeTax/Saverun2.jsonWindows
WinAppDataLocalLowDefaultCompany/ForgeTax/Saverun3.jsonWindows

Achievements

Achievements190 hidden
Most unlocked97.5%Hammer Time
Rarest40.2%Funerary Sword Mastery

Global unlock rate

share of players who have it
  • Hammer Time Enter Frenzy for the first time outside the tutorial. 97.5%
  • One More Hit? Forge any sword to +10 for the first time. 96%
  • Keep the Change Pay at least 3 times the tribute requirement. 95.3%
  • All Thumbs Break 10 swords in one run. 94.7%
  • No Rest for the Hammer Enter Frenzy 5 times in one run. 92.1%
  • One Last Chance Pay tribute in full at the last Rage stage. 71%
  • Now Hiring Die to the dragon for the first time. 67.5%
  • Clocking Out Survive through May 5 and complete your contract. 65.5%
  • I’ll Take Everything Buy all stock during one merchant visit. 59.8%
  • Splitblade Mastery Forge a Splitblade to +20. 52.7%
  • Holy Sword Mastery Forge a Holy Sword to +20. 52.6%
  • Runeblade Mastery Forge a Runeblade to +20. 52.6%
  • Dragonfang Mastery Forge a Dragonfang to +20. 52.4%
  • Sawblade Mastery Forge a Sawblade to +20. 52%
  • Citadel Sword Mastery Forge a Citadel Sword to +20. 51.9%
  • A Job for Life Pay tribute in full 3 times after completing the contract. 46.8%
  • Fishblade Mastery Forge a Fishblade to +20. 41.7%
  • World Tree Mastery Forge a World Tree to +20. 41.2%
All 19 achievements
  • Funerary Sword Mastery Forge a Funerary Sword to +20. 40.2%

News

  1. Oct 6, 2026 · Community Announcements Relic & Balance Overhaul — Starting Relics, +99 Forging and Codex Improvements

    Hello, this is the developer of ForgeTax. This update reworks relic roles and combinations, along with progression from the start of a run into the late game. It also improves the relic codex, contro…

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