Deep Town: Idle Mining Tycoon

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Deep Town: Idle Mining Tycoon is a simulation game that combines sensational gameplay with stunning visuals and a masterful soundtrack. As a mining simulator, players dig deeper to build mining stations and upgrade their tycoon empire, but may be disturbed by ads and encounter bugs along the way. With an intriguing story and lots of grinding, the game is also hilarious and addictive.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,966 reviews

story279 positive mentions

monetization475 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with interesting lore and educational elements.
No forced ads; players can choose to watch ads for bonuses.
Fun gameplay with a mix of crafting, mining, and resource management.

Progression slows significantly at higher levels, requiring excessive waiting times.
Game mechanics can be confusing, especially for new players.
Frequent bugs and glitches, particularly with ads and resource collection.

monetization
550 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
5%
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive reliance on ads for progression and rewards. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, others feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads have significantly detracted from the gameplay experience, often leading to a grind that feels more like an ad-watching simulator than a game. Overall, players are divided on whether the monetization approach enhances or hinders their enjoyment of the game.
- “There are in-app purchases, but I've yet to run into a paywall (there's no 'pay to keep playing' wall, as of yet).”
- “Microtransactions are present but they aren't forced down your throat, which is perfect.”
- “This is not your average pay to win game; you don't need microtransactions to have fun in the late game.”
- “If you can get past some of the worst ads imaginable, that use every dirty trick to stuff their products down your throat while stealing your money, 3 or 4 different timers, both hidden and visible, that you have to locate at inconveniently placed locations and hit with bullet point precision in order to dodge their products and continue to the game, but still opens the app store automatically for you on certain ads without any intervention, you'll find a pretty decent game.”
- “Now with the idle time lock on an idle game and the random pop-up video ads, all you care about is money and not your users. The irony being that you are currently losing all your users and bad reviews slow down new users joining, what a great way to lose everything you worked so hard for.”
- “Would be higher rating but recent update reduced idle time, which is ridiculous for a literal idle game you could put off when you go to bed and make some progress but now that's not possible unless you pay or watch an ad. Each ad only adds 30 minutes of idle time, meaning you would need to watch 16 ads each time to make 8 hours of idle time while you sleep, or pay real money. Devs seem to be trying to milk the player base more and more, which is a pity as at its core it's a decent game.”
story
525 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and unique narrative that unfolds as they progress. While some find the storyline charming and thought-provoking, others express frustration over slow progression and a lack of updates after completing the main quests. Overall, the combination of a captivating plot, cute graphics, and humor contributes to a positive gaming experience, though some players desire more content and better quest rewards.
- “The story is really well done though.”
- “The story is engaging and makes you want to dig deeper for the more hidden lore.”
- “It's a very entertaining game, it can get grindy at times but the storyline is interesting enough to keep you going!”
- “The storyline of the game feels really shallow and not interesting, but it could be an okay time killer if there were some improvements on the gameplay.”
- “It's unfortunate that I am at the end of the road now even though I stuck through it with zero story updates for many years.”
- “However, the main story is very short and they have completely forgotten about the game.”
graphics
272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
23%
1%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the beautiful art style, appealing visuals, and smooth animations. However, some users noted occasional graphical glitches and expressed a desire for further improvements. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, there is a good story and overall a great game!”
- “Amazing graphics and gameplay!”
- “The visuals in this game are definitely gorgeous, I love it.”
- “The graphics take a long time to load if you have low RAM on mobile or a lot of apps running, and as you progress further in the game, it can lead to performance issues, draining the battery in just an hour.”
- “The one negative I have is that I often see graphical glitches, like green and black squares showing up on the smelting building.”
- “I have a Samsung S9 Note, and the graphics randomly turn green.”
gameplay
251 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique mechanics and engaging story, while others criticize it for being overly time-consuming and monetization-focused. Many users appreciate the balance between active and idle play, but express frustration over long wait times for upgrades and the presence of ads. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable and addictive elements, it suffers from issues related to pacing and progression that detract from the overall experience.
- “Overall very unique and fun gameplay!”
- “Great gameplay, great graphics, great story.”
- “I love the gameplay and story.”
- “New idle mode has been put in place which completely destroys the game mechanic and seems to be a desperate cash grab.”
- “Devs are greedy and gameplay is extremely time-consuming for almost no progression.”
- “Gameplay is slow without a guild to boost you along, and the weekly guild challenges could use a bit of tweaking.”
grinding
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's grinding aspect is a major point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly in the later stages. While some appreciate the resource management and automation features, others find the repetitive tasks and slow progression frustrating, often leading to a reliance on in-game purchases to advance. Overall, the game is characterized as enjoyable but marred by a grind that can quickly become overwhelming.
- “It is an awesome resource and factory management game that is interesting enough to keep going and also not too grindy.”
- “This game is super grindy and extremely time consuming as is without getting rid of offline gathering.”
- “Still impossible to progress even after grinding for hours every day for weeks.”
- “Starts out a great game but after a few days quickly bottlenecks so you can't do much but collect, and it feels like actual progress takes days of grinding for tiny steps.”
music
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
31%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the game's aesthetics and themes, with many describing it as beautiful, relaxing, and fitting for the game's atmosphere. However, some users have reported technical issues with the music not playing correctly, which detracts from their enjoyment.
- “The music has an exploration tone and the aesthetics has a rustic and Mars-like world.”
- “Such an immersive game with a matching soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay is awesome, the music is perfect, and the story is perfect. I give it 10/10, great job!”
- “I can't play the game while listening to anything else because the in-game sound and music buttons don't work.”
- “Hi, there's a problem I would like to report... the music doesn't turn on for some reason. It shows it's on but it doesn't play, and I noticed so many glitches in the animations. It feels like music plays when the game is glitching.”
- “Music was nice, but it can get very boring within the first hour.”
stability
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly when interacting with ads or certain game features. While some players experience minor bugs that can be resolved by restarting the app, others face game-breaking problems that hinder gameplay. Overall, the consensus indicates that the game requires substantial improvements in stability to enhance the user experience.
- “You may need to buy a little extra resources, but it's balanced, very well thought out, and has no glitches.”
- “Love this game! Easy controls, love the graphics. It runs great on my phone considering it is outdated, but it gets the job done.”
- “Very smooth gameplay, not boring, and not buggy at all.”
- “Super fun game but a lot of glitches and I've only had it for about 6 hours now.”
- “However, a major drawback is that there are a lot of glitches.”
- “The game freezes every time I try to watch them so I can claim the money cage.”
humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its witty dialogue, clever character interactions, and amusing scenarios. Many appreciate the zany humor and the funny premise, with specific praise for the humorous banter from characters and the quirky visual effects. While some users noted a decline in humor after a recent update, the general consensus is that the game remains entertaining and engaging with its comedic elements.
- “The dialogue is funny; I enjoy the premise and the characters.”
- “An amazing game with a great storyline, plenty of quests and challenging yet attainable goals and opportunities, lots of sweet upgrades to mine for, witty hilarious robot banter, no pop-up ads ruining everything.... I mean take my money.”
- “It's really funny actually how this is still in the game after all this time.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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Overall, players find the game's optimization to be a mixed bag; while many appreciate its smooth performance on older devices and its engaging offline strategy elements, there are notable concerns regarding bugs, texture issues, and the need for further optimizations and content updates. Some users report good graphics and performance, but others express frustration with the game's balance updates and the inability to move it to SD storage, which could enhance performance.
- “Great offline strategy, cookie clicker, town builder game, with a lot of planning and optimization, and some depth.”
- “Oddly enough, the game runs smoothly without glitches on my old Galaxy S7.”
- “Good resource optimization game.”
- “You can't move it to SD storage to save internal memory and improve phone performance.”
- “Needs more bug fixes and optimizations as well as more content.”
- “This developer will delete negative reviews on a game that is poorly optimized and is highly boring.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack and clean monster designs. Players appreciate the balance of mechanics that contribute to a chilling yet addictive experience, making it a standout title in the mobile gaming landscape. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a significant factor in the game's appeal, drawing players back regularly.
- “Chilling atmosphere, pretty cool and complex mechanics, good balance of possibilities and restrictions that bring you back logging in every day.”
- “One of the best games on mobile, amazing sound background and overall atmosphere and addictive gameplay.”
- “Well made game with a nice atmosphere and music, adds and microtransactions are completely optional and aren't needed or encouraged for progression.”
- “Sticks to the 'idle' mining theme; the music adds a bit of tension to the atmosphere, and the design of the monsters is clean. Overall, it's pretty good.”
- “It's a huge element to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Probably liked the atmosphere of the game though.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as wholesome and enjoyable, providing a positive experience without overwhelming players with ads. Users appreciate the balance between gameplay and advertising, contributing to an overall uplifting atmosphere.
- “Really great and wholesome game, they don't shove ads down your throat.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The consensus among users indicates that the game lacks replay value, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.
- “There is no replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”