# King Smith : Blacksmith RPG

> Craft epic weapons, upgrade your forge, and enjoy a cozy pixel blacksmith RPG!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.catlab.forge2global](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.catlab.forge2global)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.catlab.forge2global`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ACTIONFIT
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 402,839
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (8,403 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.38
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-12
- **First published:** 2024-08-16
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catlab.forge2global)
- **Website:** [https://actionfit.co.kr/](https://actionfit.co.kr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/catlab-priacy-en/](https://sites.google.com/view/catlab-priacy-en/)

## Description

**King Smith: Blacksmith RPG** is a captivating pixel art RPG that immerses players into the life of a legendary blacksmith. Craft and upgrade swords, shields, and magical gear to equip heroes and conquer dark dungeons filled with monsters and treasures. Run your medieval forge with charm, and enjoy deeply satisfying merging mechanics combined with strategic combat.

Recruit and train a diverse team of heroes—from knights to mages—to battle through endless stages and challenging bosses. Explore a story-rich fantasy world brimming with quirky characters and hidden relics. With offline support and a blend of cozy gameplay along with dungeon exploration, King Smith offers a perfect casual yet thrilling experience for fans of crafting, RPGs, and hero management games. Forge your legacy and become the kingdom's greatest blacksmith today!

## Rankings

- #112,071 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.catlab.forge2global.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Reviews largely praise King Smith: Blacksmith RPG as a cute, relaxing idle RPG with charming dialogues and a well-designed core loop (hire heroes, forge gear, crafting, mini-games). However, users frequently criticize the monetization and advertising model, calling forced/unskippable ads and price-gouging microtransactions a deal-breaker. Some note shallow depth with limited combat and lore and wish for more player interaction. Overall, the game is enjoyable and visually appealing, but its heavy ad emphasis and monetization issues overshadow the positive aspects for many players.

### Pros

- Fun idle RPG with cute visuals and relaxing gameplay.
- Well-designed core mechanics (hire heroes, forge gear, crafting, mini-games) with engaging aspects.
- Easy to pick up and follow, offering accessible progression and clear goals.
- Pleasant to play for fans of semi-idle games, with charming dialogues and overall charm.

### Cons

- Forced, unskippable ads that interrupt gameplay and appear during normal actions.
- Monetization concerns: heavy microtransactions, high prices, and perceived greed.
- Limited depth: minimal combat and lore, with few opportunities for meaningful player interaction.
- Occasional UX/technical annoyances related to ads and onboarding (ads popping up without warning, tutorial pacing).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.catlab.forge2global)