Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner

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"Earth Inc. is a simulation game where you step into the role of CEO for an idle mining company. Oversee the extraction of valuable resources from Earth's crust, but be prepared for lots of grinding to expand your operations. However, the game's heavy emphasis on advertisements may be a turn-off for some players."

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,875 reviews

graphics38 positive mentions

monetization258 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and a fun art style, making it visually appealing.
It offers a unique take on capitalism and environmental themes, providing a humorous experience.
Ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.

Progression can become repetitive and slow, leading to boredom after a while.
Recent updates have introduced paywalls and premium currencies, making it feel more like a cash grab.
There are frequent bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay, causing frustration for players.

monetization
294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
1%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. While some users find the ad rewards beneficial and non-intrusive, others criticize the high cost of the ad-free version and the reliance on ads for progression, especially at higher levels. Overall, the game strikes a balance by allowing players to choose when to engage with ads, though concerns about excessive monetization and the impact on gameplay persist.
- “Really fun game and honestly good job with your monetization, it's non-intrusive.”
- “Love the game, it's easy and simple and best of all, no ads that randomly interrupt your gameplay.”
- “Addictive and no ads unless you want them and are not needed to progress.”
- “This game is average cash grab idle tycoon copy, you progress rapidly first few hours with help of ads till world 5 then you hit massive wall and enter cycle of watching ads (or paying 20 USD to remove them), watching some more ads and watching ads so you get double income with tons of microtransactions along the way.”
- “The game becomes very repetitive, the progress slows down to a near standstill and the only way to move even a bit is to watch 6-7 ads every couple of hours.”
- “I thought the game being a grand joke aimed at corporate entities and the lack of interest in preserving the planet to be quite funny but first and foremost this is a game and quite literally ads make playing the game obsolete, just watch an ad for coins and you'll gain so much progression it makes progressing without ads seem like a joke.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
21%
6%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their clean design, unique art style, and smooth animations, with many users appreciating the retro 8-bit visuals and attention to detail. While some find the graphics engaging and fun, others note that they can become repetitive over time. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, enhancing the game's charm and appeal.
- “The developers have truly outdone themselves with their attention to detail, addictive gameplay, and captivating graphics.”
- “It's interesting, unique, has amazing graphics and isn't pay to win.”
- “Great game, good graphics, and a whole lot of fun🙂”
- “It has a few amusing visuals, but not enough to stay engaged.”
- “Not visually interesting after a few planets, because it ends up being the same minerals, the same graphics, etc.”
- “Interesting for maybe an hour... graphics simplistic and lame.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
38%
7%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as addictive and engaging, with a solid loop that keeps players entertained despite some repetitive elements. While many appreciate the art style and mechanics, some users express frustration with the reliance on ads for progression and the lack of impactful upgrades. Overall, it offers a simple yet enjoyable experience, making it a decent idle game for those looking to pass the time.
- “Amazing idle game with interesting events (though they're the same but with different themes) and mechanics.”
- “The developers have truly outdone themselves with their attention to detail, addictive gameplay, and captivating graphics.”
- “Best game ever! The gameplay is so addictive and it's so easy to understand.”
- “The game progressed with dragging, but engaging pace before the latest update, but now, despite added variety and mechanics, it's just not got the dopamine kick to keep me opening it, let alone purchase progress.”
- “This added nothing positive to the gameplay experience, and only added a roadblock to upgrade your cards/miners.”
- “The guys is fun in the beginning but after a while, there's no sense of progress... there's no rebirth mechanic or power-ups or artifacts or anything, it's just the same old stuff over again when you start over on another planet.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
The game's story is described as basic and lacking depth, with some players expressing a desire for more engaging narrative elements and character development. While some enjoy the thematic aspects and find the story enjoyable, many report bugs and glitches that hinder mission progression, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with potential for improvement but currently overshadowed by technical issues.
- “It seems pretty basic like any other mining game at first, but the story and all the planets and features make it one of my favorite games.”
- “Sensible progression system and I also like the story/theme of the game!”
- “Just another clicker with good storytelling.”
- “No special event, no story, no items to collect, no social features, no bonuses.”
- “A simple story that was expressed a little at a time would have been enough to give it some life.”
- “Great time killer, amazing concept and graphics but needed more to the story.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players appreciating its quirky animations, clever quips from characters, and a satirical take on corporate culture and environmental issues. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to keep players entertained with its lighthearted and sometimes dark humor, making it a fun experience despite some criticisms regarding repetitive gameplay and ad monetization. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment for many users.
- “The humor and animation style is always eye-catching, and I rarely get bored.”
- “I like the detail put in the background, such as the weather going wild as you progress, and the workers have some funny quips.”
- “This game is a true stress reliever with a darker sense of humor.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game starts off as enjoyable and free-to-play friendly, it quickly devolves into a tedious grind, especially after completing initial worlds. Players note that progression becomes slow and repetitive, often requiring real money for meaningful upgrades, which diminishes long-term engagement. Overall, the game appeals to fans of grinding mechanics but may frustrate those seeking sustained excitement and variety.
- “It's probably good if you like tapping the screen a million times and grinding just to unlock more tapping.”
- “But after you've completed all the worlds in a galaxy you restart, and from there that's when things get really slow and just lots of grinding, just doesn't feel like there's any progressing beyond that point other than to collect.”
- “The game becomes extremely tedious and doesn't add any new ideas or anything interesting to keep you hooked, it's just the same process over and over of starting new and then destroying it all to get better upgrades and see higher numbers.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent random freezes and crashes reported during gameplay, particularly during specific quests and after watching ads. While players find the game enjoyable, the persistent bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a lack of support from the developers.
- “The game is too buggy for me to enjoy it.”
- “Every time I get to the recruit employees from HQ, it freezes that quest.”
- “Game crashes every time when you finish watching an ad - it freezes on a white screen and that's it. Tried multiple things.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing it to run smoothly on a variety of devices. Players appreciate the balanced gameplay and steady progress, though some suggest adding more management features to enhance the optimization aspect further. Overall, the game's performance contributes positively to the user experience.
- “It's really well optimized so any device can run it.”
- “Well balanced idle game, steady progress, different prestige systems, decisions to be made; optimization goes a long way too.”
- “One suggestion that I have for the devs is this: when purchasing industries to heat up the earth's mantle, it would be cool to have some basic management activities with supply chains and/or hiring employees to run said industry and optimizing their performance, instead of just investing in more of the same type and eventually upgrading them.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, though some players find it distracting and seek options to turn it off. Overall, while the music may not be a standout feature, it does not detract from the game's overall quality, which is praised for its graphics and gameplay.
- “The music is fine, the graphics are great, and the game is phenomenal.”
- “How do I turn off that music?”
- “The music is repetitive and gets annoying quickly.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game's exceptional replayability, rating it a perfect 10/10, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs. Despite only a brief initial engagement with the story, the overall gameplay seems to provide ample reasons to return.
- “Tons of replayability.”
- “Graphics: 10/10, story: 7/10 (only played for about 10 minutes so the story is still building), stability: 10/10, replayability: 10/10. Good game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the character design evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of "Invader Zim," suggesting a unique and quirky artistic style that contributes to the overall character development in the game.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of intrusive ads that redirect them to the app store without any interaction, highlighting a negative experience that detracts from their enjoyment of the game.