Underplayed Gems

Grid Miner (2022)

Grid Miner cover
Developer
Kairoscope
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 48 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and calming puzzle-strategy game where you carefully manage resources and build a space station while slowly uncovering a backstory.

tutorial-drivenrelaxingbuildingresource managementpuzzlestrategiclinearfuturistic

What players say

Players agree Grid Miner is extremely short, finishing in 30-60 minutes. It is a puzzle game, not an open-ended factory builder as the videos suggest, and the late levels spike in difficulty with one calling level 13 near impossible. Some report bugged achievements and a timer that can be paused by building.

Screenshots

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