Underplayed Gems

FACEMINER (2025)

FACEMINER cover
Developer
Wristwork
Publisher
Wristwork Ltd
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,437 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, unsettling click-em-up set inside a vintage OS, where you build a biometric empire one click at a time.

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What players say

Players praise the game's tight atmosphere and dystopian themes about data centers and infinite growth, calling it a short but compelling experience that does not overstay its welcome. Some note the incremental mechanics are basic compared to the genre's standards, and opinions split on how much variety the automation offers after the early game.

Screenshots

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