True Mining Simulator (2021)

Developer: Boolba Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical first-person experience focused on learning about cryptocurrency mining through resource management and minimal interactions.

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What players say

Players praise the concept but say the game is very short and lacks content, with a save feature conspicuously missing. Long-time players report development stopped in 2021 and the project is abandoned.

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