Forgebound vs Hikkoshi Warrior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forgebound
Become a blacksmith in a world threatened by ancient darkness. Forge weapons and armor to fulfill customer requests while investigating mysterious events across three distinct cities to uncover the truth.
- Immersive blacksmith simulation
- Forge weapons and armor
- Craft gear for customers
- Uncover hidden truths
- Solve mysteries in three cities
- Take on quests
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Unsettling rumors are spreading across the continent. Ancient seals are starting to unravel, and the Black Oathbound move in the shadows. As a blacksmith, you’ll take on requests from across the land, forging weapons and crafting gear— all while uncovering the hidden truth behind the darkness. -An immersive blacksmith simulation Process materials and forge powerful weapons and armor to meet the diverse demands of the customers who visit your forge each day. -Solve the strange occurrences in three cities Take on quests in the agricultural city of Valastein, the commercial hub of Ventira, and the harbor town of Portlaria—and draw closer to the truth. Forgebound— Save the world with your hammer.
Hikkoshi Warrior
Experience a life simulation starting at 18, where your housing choices, career path, and relationships shape your journey to age 65. Furnish your home, develop skills, and navigate life's unexpected challenges to build your unique story.
- Apartment hunting and home customization
- Skill development (Strength, Knowledge, Charm)
- Career progression and job battles
- Romance, marriage, and family life
- Random life events and challenges
- Life story archiving and replayability
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A slightly unusual life simulation that begins with apartment hunting. You are 18 years old and ready to live on your own. Will your first home be a comfortable apartment—or a tiny place packed with strange problems? Choose a home, arrange your furniture, develop your Strength, Knowledge, and Charm, and make your way through work, romance, marriage, and family life. Your story continues all the way to age 65. YOUR HOME SHAPES YOUR LIFE Every property is different. Compare rent, size, age, floor plan, facilities, and unexpected flaws before deciding where to live. Move from cramped studio apartments to sprawling 10-room mansions as your income and family change. You can even explore your next home in 3D before moving in. FURNISH YOUR HOME. BUILD YOURSELF. Place beds, desks, bookshelves, appliances, training equipment, decorations, and more on the actual floor plan. The furniture you use affects your abilities and stress over time. Certain combinations and layouts can also unlock special skills, making the way you arrange your home an important part of your life. FIGHT FOR YOUR CAREER At age 22, resumes and job interviews turn into full-blown battles. Use your Strength, Knowledge, and Charm to overcome the competition and win the career you want. Promotions, career changes, company closures, and fresh starts can send your working life in unexpected directions. LOVE, MARRIAGE, AND FAMILY Meet a variety of characters as the years pass. Go on dates, confess your feelings, get married, and experience everyday life with your partner and family. You can build a life together—or choose to remain single. The story is yours to decide. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Apartment problems, broken furniture, career setbacks, pets, strange encounters, and even the occasional God of Poverty can disrupt your plans. Adapt to whatever life throws at you and turn every setback into part of your story. LOOK BACK AT AGE 65 At the end of your journey, look back at the homes you lived in, the career you built, the abilities you developed, the relationships you formed, and the achievements you earned. Every completed life is saved to your archive, ready to be remembered before you begin a completely different one. Where will you live? Who will you meet? What kind of life will you build? There is no single correct answer. Live it your way, again and again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hikkoshi Warrior at Free against Forgebound's $1.99. Forgebound's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Hikkoshi Warrior is free to download; Forgebound costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Forgebound ships an update every 3 weeks, Hikkoshi Warrior monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forgebound | Hikkoshi Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 368 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | IINEXUS | MOTTO(Tokyo) |
Customer experience
Forgebound
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In-app purchases
Forgebound
No in-app purchases
Hikkoshi Warrior
No in-app purchases
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