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Far Mining

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
96% User Score Based on 191 reviews

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About Far Mining

Far Mining is a single player casual management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by LostVolBytes and was released on June 4, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 191 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
grinding15 negative mentions
  • Enjoyable, relaxing, and well-paced incremental game with smooth progression and meaningful upgrades.
  • Short and satisfying gameplay experience, perfect for a few hours of casual play without overstaying its welcome.
  • Polished presentation with appealing graphics, chill music, and a charming AI companion, adding to the cozy atmosphere.
  • Some repetitive gameplay and grinding in the mid to late stages that can feel tedious.
  • Lack of controller support and small mouse cursor can make controls challenging at times.
  • Short length may leave players wanting more content or replayability beyond the initial playthrough.

  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple, relaxing, and smoothly paced with a steady progression and enjoyable mechanics that keep it engaging without frustration. While some find it repetitive and short, others appreciate its chill atmosphere, incremental upgrades, and satisfying farming elements. Overall, it offers a neat, casual experience ideal for a few hours of enjoyable play.

    • “Nice progression and varied mechanics to keep it interesting.”
    • “Very smooth progression and good pacing with the introduction of new mechanics.”
    • “Fun incremental, it does a good job of changing the mechanics just enough to where you aren't just doing "thing but with bigger number" throughout the entire game.”
    • “The gameplay is very repetitive and the upgrades are so incremental, it's hard to get excited about any of it.”
    • “Although the left mouse button lets you stop and restart the ship, there is no collision damage and no death mechanic, so you can freely fly into a dense field of rocks and let the ship do the work.”
    • “Emphasis on short which I personally prefer, but if you're looking for hundreds of hours of gameplay this is not the game for you.”

  • grinding

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    6% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 94% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally well-balanced, with most players finding progression smooth and achievable through regular play. Some note a slight increase in grindiness during mid to late stages, particularly near the end with certain upgrades, but it rarely detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Not too grindy and runs really well”
    • “Except with a farm more relevant name, this game is just farming.”
    • “The last couple of tiers feel disproportionately grindy, and you never really feel like you get stronger.”
    • “Only downside is a slightly grindy mid to late section with the uranium and crystals.”

  • story

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story in the game is light and enjoyable, providing a charming backdrop of survival and mining that complements the incremental gameplay. Players appreciate the inclusion of quests with rewards, cute characters, and humorous elements like the parrot guide, making the narrative engaging without being overly complex. Overall, the story adds a pleasant, well-balanced layer to the gaming experience with a satisfying conclusion.

    • “Cute little characters and sprites, easy to get a hang of, and a nice story.”
    • “Fun little story of survival and mining behind the incremental game.”
    • “Some very short elements of story, just the good dose, and an actual end, nice!”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its chill, relaxing, and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall calm and enjoyable atmosphere. Combined with pleasant sound design and soft sound effects, the soundtrack contributes significantly to a soothing and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “The soft, relaxing music creates a very nice atmosphere and is one of the best parts of the game.”
    • “Chill music, an amusing ship's computer, and sensible mechanics make this one of the most relaxing incrementals I've played in ages.”
    • “The soundtrack is fitting and the sound design is great; unlike many other incremental shooters, the sounds are not aggressive but rather music to your ears.”
    • “- The soundtrack is fitting.”
    • “Every aspect of Far Mining contributes to the short and relaxing experience: simple gameplay, chill music and sound effects, minimalist art style, smooth mouse control, virtual parrot companion... a must buy!”
    • “Sound design is great: contrary to numerous other incremental 'shooters,' the sound of your 'weapons' is not aggressive but rather music to your ears.”

  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for being well-done, appealing, and fitting the minimalist art style, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gaming experience. While not exceptional, they complement the gameplay and atmosphere effectively.

    • “I really enjoyed the graphics, and the upgrade system was great.”
    • “Very enjoyable game, I finished it in one session, the graphics look good, the music is chill and creates a good atmosphere.”
    • “The visuals are appealing.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its lighthearted and charming elements, notably through the amusing parrot guide and integrated plot, enhancing the overall chill and enjoyable experience.

    • “Quick shoutout to the DangerouslyFunny YouTube channel for introducing me to this game and teaching me the mechanics so I could play it the right way.”
    • “Very nice chill game, bought it because of DangerouslyFunny.”
    • “The parrot guide was also really funny, and I like when they add a bit of plot into the games.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users report significant performance issues with frequent stuttering, lag, and random slowdowns in attacks and movement, likely due to problems in the game code or engine. These optimization problems severely impact gameplay and hinder the overall experience.

    • “The game stutters heavily and is very laggy, likely due to the game code or engine. In my experience with this developer's previous game, Far Fishing, it had the same problem. Random teleports, slowed attacks, and movement delays happen frequently.”
    • “Please update the game. It looks fun, but the lag and stuttering are extremely annoying.”
    • “The performance issues cause frequent stuttering and lag, severely affecting gameplay quality.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users feel the game lacks sufficient replayability and suggest adding features like an infinite mode to enhance long-term engagement.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its wholesome and lighthearted emotional experience, offering a fun and uplifting atmosphere.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features appealing graphics and chill music that together create an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

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Play Times

4h Median play time
4h Average play time
3-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs
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Far Mining is a casual management game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Far Mining include indie, pixel graphics, relaxing, idler, space and others.

Far Mining is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Far Mining.

Far Mining was released on June 4, 2026.

Far Mining was developed by LostVolBytes.

Far Mining has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Far Mining for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Far Mining is a single player game.

Similar games include Keep on Mining!, Click and Conquer, Far Fishing, You Know The Drill, Shelldiver and others.