Mining Merchant (2026)

- Developer
- Delayed Victory
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 401 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A gentle, repetitive loop of mining and crafting where you steadily restore a small shop at a calm, satisfying pace.
relaxingcozymethodicallightheartedwholesomerepetitiverewardingcasual
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.
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