ForgeTax

Released Sep 2026

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 Updated 12 Oct 2026 $2.99

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Evaluation

ForgeTax launched on September 29, 2026. Within its first week, the developer published four feature updates addressing bugs, balance, performance, and new content — demonstrating active, hands-on post-launch work. Most importantly, in a news post dated October 6, 2026, the developer explicitly announced a major upcoming content update: players will be able to wield the swords they forge and use each sword's abilities to fight the dragon directly. The developer described this as something they are actively preparing, with additional details about combat mechanics and a schedule to be shared later. This is a clear, named commitment to future content from the developer themselves. In the meantime, the developer confirmed that improvements to existing systems, relics, controls, and balance will continue alongside work on the combat update.

Evidence

Developer explicitly announces a major upcoming content update where players can wield their forged swords and fight the dragon, with combat mechanics and schedule details to follow.

news post · Oct 6, 2026 source content planned

high

Relic and balance overhaul update shipped, reworking relic roles, frenzy mechanics, upgrade cap raised to +99, and codex improvements.

news post · Oct 6, 2026 source content shipped

medium

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Developer

GraveYardDev

Publisher

GraveYardDev

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Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Strategy Casual Roguelite Roguelike Crafting Simulation Indie First-Person 3D Fantasy Dark Fantasy Resource Management Perma Death Economy Atmospheric

About this game

Your hammer can make a fortune. The next hit can turn it to scrap.

ForgeTax is a dark, first-person roguelite about forging swords, bending the odds, and paying tribute to the dragon that owns your forge.

HAMMER YOUR LUCK

Heat a blade. Bring it to the anvil. Push its value higher with every successful strike—or watch it shatter. Forge the same sword 10 times to charge Frenzy, then unleash it on the next hit: a brief, blazing window to hammer without fear of shattering.

TURN SWORDS INTO SYNERGIES

The relic machine takes swords. Every blade you spend on a relic is one less blade for the dragon. Change your draw tickets, combine strange effects, and turn a handful of advantages into ridiculous value. Build around your luck, or change what luck means.

THE DRAGON IS WAITING

Lay your swords on the counter and ring the bell. Meet the tribute and earn another round at the anvil. Fall short, and something beyond the bars begins to lose patience. Decide what to keep, what to sacrifice, and when to stop swinging.

Pay the dragon. Forge your revenge.