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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 229 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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Reviews

96%Audience ScoreBased on 229 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
grinding16 negative mentions
  • Chill, relaxing, and well-paced incremental game with satisfying progression and engaging upgrades.
  • Short and polished experience providing around 3-5 hours of enjoyable gameplay without overstaying its welcome.
  • Good value for the price, offering a cozy atmosphere with appealing visuals, music, and a simple but fun gameplay loop.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and somewhat grindy, especially in the later stages.
  • Lack of controller support and issues with cursor visibility/movement controls detract from the experience.
  • Some elements feel underdeveloped, such as the limited variety of upgrades, a somewhat annoying in-game parrot, and a simplistic endgame with little replayability.

  • gameplay

    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a short, relaxing experience of about 2-4 hours with smooth progression, simple mechanics, and enjoyable upgrades that add some variety without becoming repetitive or frustrating. While it lacks deep evolution or extensive replayability, the chill atmosphere, sensible controls, and satisfying incremental design make it a pleasant, zen-like incremental game. However, those seeking extensive or highly involved gameplay may find it too brief and limited in long-term engagement.

    • “Nice progression and varied mechanics to keep it interesting.”
    • “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.”
    • “Every aspect of Far Mining contributes to the short and relaxing experience: simple gameplay, chill music and sfx, minimalist art style, smooth mouse control, virtual parrot companion... a must buy!”
    • “The gameplay is very repetitive and the upgrades are so incremental, it's hard to get excited about any of it.”
    • “There isn't really any change to gameplay near the end where going from just flying around you then need to start and stop a lot which ends up being annoying.”
    • “I wish there had been more evolution to the gameplay.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is generally well-balanced, providing a satisfying progression without feeling overly tedious. While most of the experience stays smooth and engaging, a few late-game tiers and final upgrades tend to be more grind-heavy, though this rarely detracts from overall enjoyment. Overall, the grind complements the gameplay loop and keeps players invested without overwhelming them.

    • “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.”
    • “The last upgrade is a bit grindy but you're just drifting around blowing up everything so I can forgive it.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's story is generally praised for being engaging, well-paced, and a charming addition to the incremental gameplay, featuring cute characters and a light yet enjoyable plot. While some players wish for more depth or additional story content, most appreciate the blend of narrative, quests, and progression that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Very neat game, polished, fun, the progression is insanely spot on, and it has a nice story, too!”
    • “Cute little characters and sprites, easy to get a hang of, and a nice story.”
    • “Fun, relaxing, good story”

  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 11% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its chill, relaxing, and calming qualities, effectively enhancing the overall soothing and enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the soundtrack's fit with the gameplay, finding it a standout element that complements the game's minimalist style and sensible mechanics.

    • “Chill music, an amusing ship's computer, and sensible mechanics make this one of the most relaxing incrementals I've played in ages.”
    • “One of the best parts of the game was listening to the soft, relaxing music while playing—very nice.”
    • “Every aspect of Far Mining contributes to the short and relaxing experience: simple gameplay, chill music and SFX, minimalist art style, smooth mouse control, virtual parrot companion... a must buy!”
    • “The soundtrack is fitting but unremarkable, failing to leave a lasting impression or enhance the game's atmosphere in a meaningful way.”
    • “The sound design avoids aggressive weapon noises, but overall the music lacks variety and becomes repetitive over time.”
    • “While the music is chill and relaxing, it sometimes feels too minimalistic and doesn't fully engage the player through the game's progression.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are consistently praised for being well-done, appealing, and fitting the game's minimalist art style. They complement the relaxing and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience.

    • “Graphics are well done.”
    • “I really enjoyed the graphics, and the upgrade system was great.”
    • “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 clever elements, such as the amusing parrot guide and subtle plot additions, contributing to a relaxing 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 liked when they added a bit of plot into the games.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability despite its short length, though players desire additional modes, such as an infinite mode, to further enhance replay value.

    • “This game is short but its replayability is very high.”

  • optimization

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

    Users report significant optimization issues, including frequent stuttering, lag, random teleportation, and slowed movements, likely due to problematic game code or engine. These performance problems detract from the gameplay experience despite the game's potential.

    • “The game stutters a lot and is very laggy, which I think is due to the game code or engine. I also played this developer's previous game, Far Fishing, and it had the same problem. The lag causes random teleportation, slow attacks, and movement slowdown.”
    • “Please update the game. It looks fun, but the lag and stuttering are very annoying.”

  • emotional

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

    Users find the game emotionally wholesome and enjoyable, offering a lighthearted and fun experience.

  • atmosphere

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

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its relaxing music and appealing graphics, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience that keeps players engaged throughout.

    • “Very enjoyable game, I finished it in one session. The graphics look good, and the music is chill, creating a great atmosphere.”
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Play Times

4h Median play time
4h Average play time
3-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 8 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!, Far Fishing, Space Rock Breaker, You Know The Drill, Click and Conquer and others.