Idle Cave Miner

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Idle Cave Miner is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Cold Hours and was released on December 7, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Idle Cave Miner" is a relaxing idle game that lets you tap to mine resources and craft items to upgrade your mining operation. Assemble a team of miners, each with their own strengths and abilities, to dig deeper and discover new ores and gems. Use the items you craft to boost your miners' stats and progress even further. Prestige, smelt ores, and travel to different mines to increase your strength and uncover the mysteries below.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 566 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization87 negative mentions

The game features no forced ads, allowing players to enjoy the experience without interruptions.
It has a charming art style and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
The developer is responsive and supportive, enhancing the overall player experience.

Recent updates have reset significant player progress, leading to frustration and loss of motivation.
The game requires constant active engagement to progress, which contradicts the idle game concept.
Progression can feel slow and grindy, especially in the mid to late game, making it less rewarding.

monetization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
5%
82%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. While some users feel that watching ads is necessary for meaningful progression, many highlight that ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing for a satisfying gameplay experience without mandatory purchases. Overall, the game strikes a balance between monetization and player enjoyment, with reasonable in-app purchase options and a non-predatory approach to ads.
- “You can earn plenty of gems without paying, and there are no ads unless you choose to play one for gems.”
- “No real need to make in-app purchases unless you enjoy the game and want to support the developers.”
- “There is next to no ads, and you do not need to spend money to play this enjoyably.”
- “My main issues with the game is how ads feel forced in order to gain any meaningful progression.”
- “It's fairly boring as it is, but if you don't pay the $10 required to get rid of ads, you'll be spending about a quarter to a third of the time just watching ads.”
- “The microtransactions are abhorrent for such little content.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a solid mix of active engagement and idle mechanics, with a satisfying progression loop and aesthetically pleasing design. While many players appreciate the balance of free and premium content, some express concerns about the lack of gameplay variety and the slow pace of progress over time. Overall, it offers a fun experience for fans of idle games, though it could benefit from more diverse mechanics.
- “The gameplay is solid, the premium currency can be earned at a reasonable rate, and the skip ads purchase is reasonably priced for how often you can choose to view them.”
- “There is a good balance between active gameplay and idle progress, and nothing is out of reach without paying, though the option is there if you want to support the game for some small extra perks.”
- “Progression feels satisfying and the gameplay loop is engaging.”
- “Theoretically endless progress; however, the game seems to have failed to connect certain gameplay elements together, so certain progress trees are locked out.”
- “The gameplay, though, is just like all the other idle games, and progress quickly becomes slow, to the point where I lose interest in the game.”
- “Needs to have different mechanics apart from just the endless cycle of prestiges.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming art style, smooth visuals, and distinct design across various zones, preventing monotony. Players appreciate the pixel art and the overall aesthetic appeal, highlighting the game's beautiful artwork and harmonious gameplay. Despite some updates simplifying the graphics, the overall visual experience remains a strong point, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Art style is great, enough visual difference between the different zones as well as sections within those zones to not get stale.”
- “I'm loving the pixel art style, the game is full of charm and clearly a lot of love has gone into it.”
- “Amazing indie idle game, I love the art style, gameplay and upgrade/prestige system.”
- “The newest update has simplified the graphics, and now it's also asking for my data.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its beauty and relaxing qualities, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users feel that the music can be stereotypical or even depressing, suggesting a need for more variety. Overall, the sound design complements the gameplay, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic.
- “Beautiful music, solid gameplay loop, no pressure to watch ads.”
- “Love the game, very relaxing and fun; love the music too, great job on the app.”
- “Simple, cozy music fun.”
- “The music is rather stereotypical for its art style.”
- “The music is kind of depressing, which adds to the overarching feeling of pointlessness.”
- “Maybe add more music?”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players appreciate that the game strikes a balance with grinding, making it less tedious than typical idle games, though some find the need to frequently return to earlier stages for resources to be cumbersome. While many enjoy the casual farming aspect, there are concerns about developers increasing grindiness over time to encourage spending.
- “This game takes grinding to an absolute halt.”
- “Most of the upgrades depend on coal, which is only available in the early stages - you can travel back to get it, but this process is tedious and too frequent.”
- “The garbage devs always reset upgrade progressions and make it more and more grindy to make people pay more.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its quest structure, which includes a focus on premium currency through basic quests and achievements, leading to frustration over specific objectives like prestiging at floor 30. Additionally, players express concern about damage scaling and health inflation, suggesting that the mechanics detract from the overall narrative experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes that render it unplayable, particularly on devices like the Pixel 7 Pro.
- “No idea what it's like; it only freezes and can't be played on my Pixel 7 Pro.”
- “Freezes at the beginning; unplayable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration over a significant glitch that caused them to lose in-game resources, highlighting the emotional impact of technical issues on their gaming experience. This incident reflects a broader sentiment of disappointment and anger when gameplay is disrupted, undermining the enjoyment and investment players have in the game.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely regarded as very funny and contributes to a relaxing experience for players.
- “Very funny and relaxing.”