# Idle Forge

> Idle mining and crafting game with city building and resource management. (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Hafner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-forge/id1482202020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Florian Hafner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482202019)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-forge/id1482202020/reviews.md

## What is Idle Forge?

Built a giant dwarf city, craft swords and earn lots of gold!
Mine resources, such as iron and diamonds in three different biomes and craft swords in your forges.
Upgrade your mines and automate them for maximum profit.
Unlock Achievements for a money boost!

FEATURES
- Earn money while not playing
- Countless upgrades for your mines
- Biomes: Ice and volcano biomes with better resources
- 8 different, unlockable swords that you can craft
- Your dwarves will work automatically with automine and autocraft
- Employ more workers and multiply your resources
- Play offline

Send your feedback to: contact@pixelkeep.io

## Key features

- Mine resources in multiple biomes
- Craft 8 unlockable swords
- Automated mining and crafting
- Earn money offline
- Numerous mine upgrades
- Unlock achievements for bonuses

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-forge/id1482202020/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good for what it is

*2021-07-06, version 0.6*

Just as the title says, this app is good for what it is. It starts out real slow though, and gradually gains momentum. The controls are simple and easy to understand, as well as the upgrades. And best of all, NO ADS! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

The only thing I wish they would add to this app is more levels and perhaps some more maps and things to craft.

### 1/5 — Beat the game in 4 hours  update I beat it in 45 minutes

*2021-02-25, version 0.6*

No progression after the dark town

I played years ago and beat it in 2 hours  redownloaded and nothing new, beat it in under 45 minutes

### 5/5 — Love this

*2020-12-08, version 0.6*

I love the basic game. It’s simple and fun. Just keep updating it. Keep it somewhat fresh but keep the retro feel. Plz! Do not allow people to buy their way through.

### 1/5 — Soooooooo...... sllllllooooooowwwwww

*2020-07-18*

Game is soooo slow.
Progress takes too long.

### 5/5 — Good game

*2020-07-14*

Loved this, bit of a slow start but really picks up. Hope there’s going to be more! Will say that I think you get too many forges as I had about 2mil at the end of the second zone. Hope there’s more added to this game!

### 3/5 — Good but needs to be improved

*2020-02-19, version 0.6*

I have a lot of problems. Settings (sound and music) don’t save when you close the app. Really annoying when I want to listen to my own music but then the bg music starts blasting over it and I have to change it every time.

Also, the settings menu doesn’t have an exit button so you just have to tap on an empty tile in order to exit (during tutorial). 

And I can’t craft Great Sword for some reason, which means I can’t progress because some swords require diamonds. I have all the iron and bronze required but it doesn’t let me craft the great sword

### 5/5 — Great

*2020-02-11, version 0.6*

Don’t change a thing!

### 5/5 — Fun but...

*2019-12-17, version 0.6*

It is very fun but you make progress very slowly but still i highly recommend this game

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Forge

### What is Idle Forge?

Idle Forge is an idle simulation game where you build a dwarf city, mine resources, and craft swords. It focuses on automated progression and earning in-game currency even when you're not actively playing.

### Can I play Idle Forge offline?

Yes, Idle Forge can be played offline. The game is designed to allow you to progress and earn resources without an internet connection.

### How many swords can I craft in Idle Forge?

Idle Forge features 8 different, unlockable swords that players can craft as they progress through the game.

### What kind of upgrades are available in Idle Forge?

Idle Forge offers countless upgrades for your mines, allowing you to increase resource production and efficiency. You can also employ more workers to multiply your resources.

### Does Idle Forge have ads?

Based on the provided data, Idle Forge does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Idle Forge?

Idle Forge has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Idle Forge updated?

Idle Forge was last updated on October 6, 2019, with version 0.6. Further update frequency is not specified in the provided data.

### What devices does Idle Forge support?

Idle Forge is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 0.6 — 2019-10-06

No release notes.

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## More apps by Florian Hafner

- [Idle Tower Miner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-tower-miner/id1507660025)

All apps by Florian Hafner: https://appshunter.io/developer/1482202019

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*