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Far Mining

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
98% User Score Based on 169 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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98%Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions
  • Relaxing and chill incremental gameplay with smooth and satisfying progression.
  • No death or harsh penalties; energy system only slows movement, allowing continuous play.
  • Engaging upgrade system with meaningful upgrades and a nice sense of discovery.
  • Game is relatively short, lasting around 3-4 hours, which may disappoint players seeking longer experiences.
  • Late game can feel grindy and slow, particularly near the end when multiple runs are needed for upgrades.
  • Lack of controller support and some minor interface issues such as small mouse cursor.

  • gameplay

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its simple, relaxing, and smooth mechanics with enjoyable progression, chill music, and satisfying upgrades, offering around 3-5 hours of fun incremental play. It features no frustrating mechanics, easy mouse controls, and meaningful incremental design that keeps the experience engaging without overwhelming complexity. Overall, it's a short, zen-like experience ideal for players seeking casual, stress-free gameplay.

    • “Fun incremental, it does a good job of changing the mechanics just enough so you aren't just doing 'thing but with bigger number' throughout the entire game.”
    • “Very smooth progression and good pacing with the introduction of new mechanics.”
    • “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!”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and relaxing.”

  • grinding

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally minimal and kept enjoyable, with steady progress throughout most of the playthrough. However, the mid-to-late stages and final upgrades introduce a noticeable increase in grind, though it remains engaging and satisfying for most players. Overall, the balance between farming and progression is well-handled, preventing the experience from feeling overly tedious.

    • “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.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is consistently described as chill, relaxing, and well-fitting, greatly enhancing the overall atmosphere. Combined with pleasant sound design and soothing sound effects, it contributes significantly to the game's calming and enjoyable experience.

    • “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 sound effects, minimalist art style, smooth mouse control, virtual parrot companion... a must buy!”
    • “-The soundtrack is fitting.”
    • “+ Sound design is great: contrary to numerous other incremental 'shooters', the sound of your 'weapons' is not aggressive but rather music to your ears.”
    • “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!”

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    86% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the game's charming and accessible story, describing it as a fun and relaxing narrative with engaging elements like quests, a humorous parrot guide, and a satisfying conclusion. The story complements the gameplay well without being overly long or complex.

    • “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!”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are generally well-received, described as appealing and well done with a minimalist art style that complements the relaxing, chill atmosphere of the game. Players find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the casual, immersive experience.

    • “Graphics are well done.”
    • “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.”

  • humor

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

    The game's humor is well-received for its entertaining and witty elements, such as the amusing parrot guide and integrated plot, which add charm and enhance the overall relaxed gameplay experience.

    • “The parrot guide was really funny, and I like when they add a bit of plot into the games.”
    • “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 Dangerously Funny.”

  • optimization

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

    The game suffers from significant stuttering and lag issues, causing random teleportation and slowdowns in movement and attacks. These optimization problems appear related to the game code or engine and negatively impact the overall experience despite the game's promising concept.

    • “The game stutters a lot and is very laggy; I think it's due to the game code or engine. I also played this developer's previous game, Far Fishing, and it had the same problem. I randomly teleport, and my attacks and movement slow down unpredictably.”
    • “Please update the game. I like it and it looks fun, but the lag and stuttering are very annoying.”

  • replayability

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

    Users feel the game could benefit from additional features, such as an infinite mode, to enhance its replayability and provide more lasting engagement.

  • emotional

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

    The game is described as a wholesome and enjoyable experience, evoking positive and lighthearted emotions.

  • 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, which together create an enjoyable and immersive experience. Players find it engaging enough to complete in a single session.

    • “Very enjoyable game, I finished it in one session. The graphics look good, and the chill music creates 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 6 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, Astro Prospector, Deep Space Cache, Space Rock Breaker and others.