Underplayed Gems

Mining Merchant (2026)

Mining Merchant cover
Developer
Delayed Victory
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 403 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, repetitive loop of mining and crafting where you steadily restore a small shop at a calm, satisfying pace.

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What players say

Players describe Mining Merchant as a casual dig-and-craft game similar to Dave the Diver, but many say the beginning is bogged down by lengthy dialogue and tutorials. Opinions are mixed on the pacing: some enjoy the relaxed progression, while others find it a slow grind, especially before automation unlocks. Controller support is reported as broken.

Screenshots

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