Miner Meltdown (2017)

Developer: Mighty Pebble Games Inc
Publisher: Throwback Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 139 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic and fast-paced multiplayer mining brawl where you zip around destructible terrain with ropes and jetpacks, blowing up opponents while dodging monsters.

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What players say

Players agree the game is fun with a group, but the online community is empty, making it unplayable as a single-player experience. Mechanics like grappling hooks and jetpacks add personality, but glitches and clunky controls are noted.

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