Comparison

Forge Master vs Tavern Crawl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Forge Master

Forge and equip weapons across various historical and futuristic eras, from the Stone Age to the Quantum Age. Upgrade your anvil to unlock new crafting possibilities and embark on an epic adventure.

Highlights
  • Forge weapons from diverse civilizations
  • Progress through multiple ages (Stone, Medieval, Modern, Space, Quantum)
  • Upgrade your anvil
  • Equip forged weapons
  • Idle gameplay mechanics
Features
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Forge and equip weapons from different civilizations! Start by forging gear from the Stone Age. Then upgrade your anvil in order to forge gear from the Medieval Age. Work your way up to the Modern Age, Space Age and even up to the Quantum Age! Are you ready for this adventure? Forge, Upgrade, and Compete Across the Ages! Step into an online world where progress never stops. In this competitive multiplayer game, you’ll forge weapons and armor from different civilizations, research new technologies, train pets, and climb the global leaderboard. Forge Gear Through the Ages Start in the Stone Age and forge your first weapons and armor in your anvil. As you play, upgrade your forge to unlock new materials, designs, and powerful equipment from the Medieval, Modern, Space, and Quantum Ages. Each upgrade takes you further through time and closer to the top of the competition. Compete with Other Players Challenge players from around the world in online battles. Equip your best gear, use your hero’s unique abilities, and test your strength against others. Every win earns rewards and helps you climb the global leaderboard — or represent your clan in team competitions. Research and Progress Unlock new technologies in your tech tree to gain advantages in battle and crafting. Discover new forging methods, boost your hero’s stats, and improve your overall efficiency as you move through each age. Develop Your Hero Customize your hero’s playstyle by unlocking and upgrading skills. Choose your approach - faster attacks, stronger defenses, or smarter strategies and experiment to find the combination that works best for you. Collect and Train Pets Hatch and train pets that fight alongside you. Each pet has unique traits and abilities that enhance your performance in battles. Strengthen them over time to build the perfect support team. Form Clans and Compete Together Join or create a clan to collaborate with other players. Exchange tips, coordinate strategies, and participate in clan competitions for shared rewards. The most active clans earn their place on the Clan Leaderboard. Chat and Connect Use the chat system to talk with other players in real time. Discuss tactics, plan clan battles, or just hang out and share your progress. The community is always active, there’s always someone online to compete with or learn from. Forge your path through history, unlock new eras of technology, and prove your skill in this ever-evolving online game. Start forging today and see how far your hero can go!

About

Tavern Crawl

Features
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You are Otter — a retired legendary adventurer who traded his sword for a bar towel. You run The Parsonage, a tavern on the edge of civilisation. When your oldest friends come knocking with talk of dark forests and ancient evils, you grab a bottle of something strong and head straight into danger. One last ride. Tavern Crawl is a single-player medieval fantasy RPG that blends tavern management, turn-based combat, dungeon crawling, and AI-powered NPC conversation into one deeply interconnected experience. FEATURES: - Tavern Management: 10 upgrades, seasonal events, staff, and legendary parties - Adventure & Combat: 10 regions, 8 elements, dual tech combos, turn-based strategy - The Cellar Depths: 100-floor dungeon with 51 monsters, mini-bosses, and a final boss - AI-Powered NPCs: 10 characters who know your story and evolve with your choices - Crafting: 97 recipes across forge, alchemy, and enchanting - Quests & Bounties: 78 quests, 7 NPC chain quests, 10 multi-day expeditions - 5 legendary artifacts with hidden multi-step quests - 42 achievements, 6 minigames, 4 seasons - No ads. No paywalls. No energy timers. Just a tip jar. Welcome to The Parsonage. Moira's already poured your drink.

Screenshots

Forge Master4 screens
Tavern Crawl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tavern Crawl at none against Forge Master's 14. Tavern Crawl also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Forge Master's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forge Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Tavern Crawl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Tavern Crawl every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Forge Master versus Tavern Crawl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForge MasterTavern Crawl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLessmore GmbHAdam Ott

Bugs and requests

Forge Master

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot connect to server and closes
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More content and updates
  • Real PVP mode like the 'We are Warriors' game

Tavern Crawl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Forge Master

One-time14
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
  • Tiny Daily Deal$1.99
  • First Starter Offer$1.99
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  • Medium Gem Pack$6.99
  • Small Daily Deal$6.99
  • Second Starter Offer$6.99
  • Medium Token Pack$7.00
  • Main Battle Progress Pass$9.99
  • Medium Daily Deal$19.99
  • Third Starter Offer$19.99
  • Large Gem Pack$24.99
  • Large Token Pack$25.00
  • Large Daily Deal$49.99
  • Huge Gem Pack$99.99
None

Tavern Crawl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forge Master free?
Forge Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tavern Crawl free?
Tavern Crawl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forge Master or Tavern Crawl have ads?
Both Forge Master and Tavern Crawl show ads.
Which is updated more often, Forge Master or Tavern Crawl?
Forge Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tavern Crawl every 9 days. Most recently, Forge Master was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tavern Crawl on October 16, 2026.

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