ExoMiner - Idle Miner Universe | Game Brain

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ExoMiner - Idle Miner Universe is a Simulation game that lets you build a mining empire on exotic exoplanets. With amazing mechanics, perfect graphics, and wonderful music, it creates a great atmosphere, but the excessive grinding and frequent ads can be bothersome. Despite some bugs and humor sprinkled throughout, the game delivers an engaging experience, allowing you to manage and grow your mining operations both online and offline.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics742 positive mentions

monetization1,463 negative mentions

Great graphics and art style, creating an engaging atmosphere.
No intrusive ads; players can choose to watch ads for rewards.
Fun and addictive gameplay with a satisfying progression system.

Progression becomes tedious and slow after reaching higher levels, particularly at rank 20 and beyond.
Game lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Bugs and glitches, such as freezing and loss of progress, significantly detract from the experience.

monetization
1,771 mentions
12 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews from users. While many appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for rewards, there are significant complaints about the high prices of in-app purchases, particularly for removing ads, which some users find excessive. Additionally, issues with ads not providing promised rewards and the necessity to watch multiple ads to extend idle time have led to frustration among players, suggesting a balance between monetization and gameplay experience is still needed.
- “The monetization is non-intrusive and very fair.”
- “I love how there aren't ads plastered everywhere, but you have the option to watch them in exchange for in-game currency.”
- “This game is really addictive and there is no ads which I like and it's not pay to win much.”
- “Opened up the game to see all of my astronauts have lost earned value and levels in order to pay money to advance when we've been watching ads to do that.”
- “I put up with it, but eventually the sheer amount of ads that fail to reward outnumbered those that did by 4 to 1. I've deleted the game now as someone is getting paid for all those ads but I'm not benefitting from watching them.”
- “The in-game purchase prices, even when slashed in half, are just ridiculous.”
graphics
1,018 mentions
73 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the clean, simple, and charming art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance and relaxing visuals, which contribute to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, although some have noted occasional bugs and issues with graphical settings. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and engaging for players.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is engaging, and I am a fan of the overall aesthetic.”
- “Graphics are top of the line (for an idle game), performance is optimized really well on my Poco X3 GT and always runs at 120fps, background and sound effects are soothing, and the UI is simple and looks really clean.”
- “I love the graphics, sound design, and even the ads aren't too in your face.”
- “There's a research menu change that made it so that the visuals of the menu are no longer user-friendly, quickly accessible, nor aesthetically appealing... some of the research I try upgrading won't even respond to me clicking it despite having the materials I need...”
- “Unrewarding grind and uninspired graphics.”
- “The graphics are ok, but it is too buggy; sometimes you let the app run in the background and when you come back, some things didn't work, some things did, and everything is messed up.”
gameplay
583 mentions
50 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its simple mechanics and engaging graphics, but expressing concerns about repetitiveness and a lack of depth as they progress. While some enjoy the idle mechanics and find the game relaxing, others criticize it for becoming tedious and slow, particularly after reaching higher levels, with limited gameplay variety and significant bugs affecting the experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires improvements in gameplay diversity and bug fixes to enhance long-term enjoyment.
- “I really enjoy the graphics and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic, and the ores and items are numerous and diverse.”
- “The gameplay is fun and adventurous.”
- “This doesn't scale well for long-term gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive, so much so that it has become boring before you're even level 10.”
- “Just uninstalled after playing for 2-3 days: the game starts out fun and engaging, but the more you progress, the slower your progression becomes. The game becomes tedious and does not feel rewarding.”
stability
230 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users, often resulting in lost progress. Many players experience the game becoming unresponsive after short play sessions, particularly when interacting with ads or specific menus, leading to frustration and a diminished gameplay experience. Overall, the game is described as highly buggy, making it nearly unplayable for some users.
- “I've had so much fun playing this game; this is the best idle game I have ever played. No glitches, lag, or popup ads; all of the ads are optional, which is amazing.”
- “Great skill tree, not buggy; only a few microtransactions, and they aren't even pushed into your face.”
- “This game is great; I have no glitches or any problems!”
- “The most annoying of all these problems would be losing all my progress every time I leave the game or sometimes just at random, especially when the game freezes.”
- “The game freezes a lot, and when I reopen it, it shows like I was idling for a certain amount of time and I lose all progress I made in that time.”
- “Every few minutes, the game freezes and I lose that progress.”
story
172 mentions
11 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is no overarching narrative or character development to motivate gameplay. Most missions feel repetitive and grindy, especially after reaching level 40, where players report a significant drop in mission variety and progression, leading to a sense of stagnation. While the game features appealing graphics and mechanics, the absence of a compelling story or diverse objectives detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful and I love the story of the game and just how easy it is to progress.”
- “It's a combination of an idle game and a story type game, it has pretty good graphics considering it's an idle game.”
- “Not too bad, love it but would be cool if there was more story but amazing game and please make updates in the future.”
- “The game has so much potential, but lacks any storyline, and gameplay does not include any of the advanced construction or refinery projects in any meaningful way.”
- “The only downside that I would say is the lack of background this game has in terms of actual story.”
- “It feels like I don't have an objective anymore without quests to complete or experience to gain.”
grinding
164 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which many players find tedious and time-consuming, especially at higher levels where progression slows dramatically. While some players appreciate the grinding aspect as part of the idle game experience, others express frustration with the repetitive tasks and steep resource requirements that can feel like a chore rather than enjoyable gameplay. Overall, the game is described as fun and engaging initially, but it tends to become overly grindy and less rewarding over time.
- “Super unique, not grindy, fun game that doesn't shove ads in your face!”
- “Unfortunately though once you progress to a certain point, the 16th level of each tier, it becomes beyond tedious.”
- “Just boring, time-consuming grinding that you get to repeat unendingly.”
- “Just uninstalled after playing for 2-3 days: the game starts out fun and engaging but the more you progress the slower your progression becomes, the game becomes hella tedious, it does not feel rewarding, it just consumes your time and feels like a chore rather than exciting gameplay.”
music
150 mentions
47 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, enhancing the overall relaxing experience for players. However, many users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, suggesting that the current bird sounds can become repetitive and that additional options, such as ambient or space-themed music, would improve the gameplay. Overall, while the music is appreciated, there is a consensus that it could benefit from more diversity and customization options.
- “The music is calming and the general mechanics create a relaxing game.”
- “Great game overall, pretty fun, and the soundtrack in the background is really calming.”
- “I love the soundtrack making the experience calming and serene.”
- “The music lets this one down though.”
- “I like this game but I think that there should be a variety of music instead of having the bird singing.”
- “Could have used some music to enhance the playing experience.”
atmosphere
41 mentions
80 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhanced by soothing ambient sounds and appealing graphics. Players appreciate the serene sci-fi aesthetic and the game's ability to create an engaging environment that complements its idle gameplay. Despite some concerns about repetitiveness and bugs, the overall consensus is that the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment and makes it a standout in the idle genre.
- “A wonderfully put together game, with a great atmosphere, superb ambient and in-game sounds and neat graphics with a well-chosen color palette.”
- “The atmosphere and aesthetic are great and calming.”
- “The soundtrack provides a nice atmosphere, the setup of the idle genre in this game is very appealing and the game is fun.”
- “The atmosphere, the way you build and grow your empire is such a creative way to build an awesome game.”
- “Serene, simplistic beauty, adequate atmosphere, if you are looking to relax and kill time.”
- “The game is very calm and I love the atmosphere; everything isn't too stressful because you can just do something else and the game will mine while you are gone.”
optimization
35 mentions
34 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and high frame rates on certain devices, while others report significant lag, stuttering, and crashes, particularly after reaching higher levels. While graphics are generally praised, many users highlight performance issues, especially on specific devices, indicating that the game may not be well-optimized across the board. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay despite these issues, others find the performance lacking and frustrating.
- “Graphics are top of the line (for an idle game), performance is optimized really well on my Poco X3 GT and always runs at 120fps. The background and sound effects are soothing, and the UI is simple and looks really clean.”
- “Plus, it's adorable, great graphics and the game itself runs smoothly!”
- “I love optimization games like Factorio and this is a good alternative for mobile.”
- “Now the game is extremely slow; the best way to describe it is that it is heavily stuttering and navigation around the map and menus is extremely sluggish and frustrating.”
- “Sadly, I am not sure why once I hit level 40 and went to the third planet, performance tanked for no reason.”
- “But it is such a poorly optimized game; there's no reason it should take the game so long to load.”
humor
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its quirky design and amusing mechanics, such as the exaggerated time progression and comical sound effects. The humor adds to the enjoyment of the gameplay, making it a fun experience despite the slow advancement and high costs associated with progression. Overall, the game strikes a balance between challenge and humor, enhancing its appeal as an idle game.
- “Everything is hilariously expensive to progress.”
- “But the funny part is, you up the time to 8 hours, you quit the game for the night, open it up in the morning and you're welcomed with 'you've been away for 1 minute'.”
- “Very funny game and it's not too easy or not too hard, so it's a perfect idle game, so take my word and get it.”
replayability
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to a lack of meaningful content variation in late-game stages, despite some appealing upgrade paths. While players note that the prestige system and potential for progression offer a semblance of replayability, many feel that the experience becomes repetitive and could benefit from additional tiers and content to enhance long-term engagement.
- “From a game development standpoint, the assets are pretty cool, the UI feels mostly streamlined, and the upgrade path is a cool factor that creates a desire for replayability.”
- “Some replayability is there but could be improved; if more prestige tiers existed and more tech tiers were added, it would enhance the experience.”
- “Seems like there's enough upgrades for this to have a long replay value.”
- “Basically eliminating replayability through what is supposedly its prestige system.”
- “Late game has very little replayability; it's the same thing over and over except that you may progress a little further each time because of the item value upgrade.”
- “There isn't any replay value, either.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game emotionally uplifting, with some expressing a strong sense of progress early on. However, minor issues, such as spelling errors and gameplay mechanics, have led to moments of frustration that detracted from the overall emotional experience.
- “It's good, one of the games that made me feel good.”
- “The first few minutes made me feel like I progressed a lot.”
- “Good game, but you misspelled 'lens' throughout the game and this made me cry.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character design is straightforward, it may lack depth and complexity, leading to a perception of underdeveloped characters.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired.”
- “The characters don't evolve in a meaningful way throughout the game.”