Galactic Mining Corp (2021)

Developer: Windybeard
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 936 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

The game feels like a steady loop of drilling, selling, and upgrading, with a colorful and lighthearted tone as you expand a mining empire.

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What players say

Players call this a simple, mindless clicker where you drill planets to collect resources and upgrade. The core loop is addictive but very repetitive, with no real ending or story. The soundtrack and art are praised, but the game lacks a proper tutorial and has some balance issues late in the game.

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