Underplayed Gems

Idle Cave Miner (2023)

Idle Cave Miner cover
Developer
Cold Hours
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
4.0 of 5, 1,164 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, hands-off experience of watching miners dig and smithing ore with a cheerful, low-pressure loop.

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What players say

Players enjoy the straightforward, addictive loop and lack of aggressive monetization, but nearly all agree the game becomes a painfully slow grind, especially when smelting at the forges and pushing for 100% completion.

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Screenshots

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