Idle Planet Miner

Idle Planet Miner is a simulation game that allows you to build your own space mining empire in a relaxing and satisfying experience. With sensational gameplay, exceptional graphics, and amazing music, it's a shame that the game is very grinding, filled with annoying ads, and plagued with bugs. Despite its flaws, the game provides hours of entertainment as you build and expand your mining operations in this idle game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,398 reviews

gameplay98 positive mentions

monetization744 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a unique crafting and research system that keeps players invested.
No intrusive ads; players can choose to watch ads for bonuses, making it a more enjoyable experience.
The game has a pleasant aesthetic and relaxing music, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

The maximum idle time is limited to 2 hours, which can be frustrating for players who want to progress while away.
Progression can feel slow and tedious, especially in the later stages of the game, leading to potential boredom.
Some players have reported issues with lost progress and purchases, indicating a need for better cloud saving and support.

monetization
890 mentions
9 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
84 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, there are significant complaints about the length and frequency of ads, as well as the high prices of in-app purchases, which some users feel are excessive for the value offered. Overall, while the game allows for a free-to-play experience, many players find that progress heavily relies on watching ads or making costly purchases to enhance gameplay.
- “Love the new look! Personally, I think the game is going great. I bought the no ads option for $10, and with other sales, the game is pretty fun. Even if you just invest $10 into the game, you're pretty much set to enjoy it as is.”
- “Monetization is unobtrusive and provides multiple rewards. The game has minimal pop-ups for in-game upgrades, but no advertising!”
- “I absolutely love how the in-app purchases are limited. It's a well-balanced and rounded idle game; there are microtransactions, but they aren't required to play.”
- “The game is essentially just an app you open to watch ads to progress in the game.”
- “It's a fun game, but the cost just to remove ads from the game seems far more expensive than on most games.”
- “The ads are aggressively obnoxious: it will tell you that you can buy the full version to turn off the ads, but it will actually just replace the paid ads with microtransaction popup ads.”
gameplay
222 mentions
44 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simple mechanics and relaxing atmosphere, while others criticize it for being slow-paced and repetitive. Many users noted the lack of engaging gameplay elements, such as combat or varied objectives, and expressed frustration with the reliance on ads for progression. Overall, while the game offers a pleasant idle experience with decent mechanics, it suffers from issues related to pacing and depth, leading to a less satisfying long-term engagement.
- “Crisp, clean, and business-oriented gameplay had me instantly hooked!”
- “Gameplay is satisfying; however, the ark is so glitchy that trying to watch ads is almost pointless.”
- “Great idle game, nice graphics, and easy gameplay that's still interesting.”
- “Gameplay is simply non-existent.”
- “Game suffers from lack of gameplay and ultimately not satisfying whenever you reach a goal or do something special inside the game.”
- “Changed to a one star... gameplay is like watching paint dry.”
graphics
196 mentions
46 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have sparked a polarized response among players, with many expressing a strong preference for the previous art style over the recent update, which they find cluttered and visually overwhelming. While some appreciate the new graphics for their brightness and detail, others feel they detract from gameplay clarity and overall enjoyment. A common request is for an option to toggle between the old and new graphics styles to accommodate differing player preferences.
- “The graphics improvements are pretty good, but it's the same old game otherwise.”
- “I have played this game for years now and the idle aspect I have always loved with the evolving dynamics, researches, challenge stars that make everything better but the new graphics for the planets and everything are sick, I looked at the old planets for years and they look so much better now.”
- “Beautiful music, amazing graphics, fun gameplay with a lot of variety, and the space aspect is interesting.”
- “The new graphics make things much less clear for me.”
- “The graphics went from simple and easily distinguishable to cluttered and confusing.”
- “The updated artwork is so busy it hurts my eyes and brain, and it's a little unplayable now.”
music
144 mentions
50 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the soothing soundtracks, some express a desire for more variety and seamless looping. A few users have criticized recent changes to the music, indicating a strong attachment to the original tracks, while others find the current music enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is probably my favorite thing about the game.”
- “Relaxing in every way possible with great visuals and music.”
- “The music fits this theme of relaxation with a nice and memorable melody.”
- “I had to write a review as the recent update has made the game nigh unplayable... because now the game is just plain hideous and the music is even worse.”
- “The latest update killed the art and music that made the game what it was.”
- “The music is highly repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
grinding
87 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is excessively grindy, often requiring significant time and micromanagement, which can lead to a tedious experience for players. Many users express frustration with the slow progression and repetitive nature of starting over after resets, while some appreciate the idle mechanics and find enjoyment in the grinding aspect despite its drawbacks. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding and pacing issues detract from its overall appeal.
- “You cannot sleep without the game stopping resource collection altogether (2-hour cap), and when you aren't grinding directly, your resource gain is much slower.”
- “Not tediously slow and gated, nor does it require cash purchases to play effectively.”
- “Currently requires a lot of hands-on time for an idle game; on my 4th or 5th galaxy and they are still just as tedious and micromanaging to set up.”
- “Very grindy right off the bat.”
- “The game is just too grindy to be much fun.”
story
49 mentions
18 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or storyline to enhance their experience. While some appreciate the absence of extensive cutscenes, they still feel that the game could benefit from additional missions, quests, and a more cohesive plot to make it stand out. Overall, the feedback suggests that while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of a compelling story detracts from its potential.
- “Not much in the graphics department but it makes up for it with a well thought out tech tree and an interesting story.”
- “Totally wish it had a more in-depth storyline and way to extend idle time but even still a 5 star game!”
- “Vary fun and love how the game gives managers backstories; I've not seen a lot of games that do this, so I give the game a 10/10 or in this case 5 stars.”
- “No interesting gameplay, no story, no characters... this isn't even a game at all.”
- “There is no apparent story, just tedious tasks and endless ads to be watched.”
- “Wish the game had more of a story to it, and a better earning system.”
stability
36 mentions
8 % positive mentions
-6 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing, bugs, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during ad viewing and offline progress. Many players experience issues such as lost resources, unresponsive features, and crashes, leading to frustration and a decline in overall enjoyment. While some users find the concept appealing, the persistent technical problems significantly detract from the experience.
- “The game runs great; I did not encounter any problems during the beta.”
- “I experienced no crashes or bugs, which made for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it runs flawlessly even during intense moments.”
- “The game freezes on startup.”
- “Sometimes it goes back to normal after just a few seconds, while other times it never unfreezes until I try again the next day.”
- “The ads are very buggy, 80% not finishing and freezing and I have to restart the game.”
optimization
17 mentions
41 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its smooth performance and strategic depth, others report significant loading times, bugs, and resource management issues that hinder gameplay. Recommendations for improvements include better upgrade mechanics and adjustments to mining ship costs to enhance performance, especially on weaker devices. Despite these concerns, many users find the game enjoyable and well-optimized for idle gameplay.
- “The graphics, gameplay, and overall performance are all great.”
- “I play a lot of idle games and what I like about this one is that it's slower and there's a lot of optimization that goes into it.”
- “The game is well optimized and helps pass time.”
- “And third, the performance issues; it takes way too long to load up, and it needs to do that every time you want to play.”
- “Each upgrade gives only a 5% boost in performance, instead of the stated 10%.”
- “Bottleneck optimization does not calculate correctly, so it's a waste of resources.”
replayability
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the elegant design and engaging economic challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs, others feel that the experience becomes repetitive and lacks significant rewards for restarting. Many enjoy the exploration and features, but concerns about diminishing returns on replay value persist, particularly due to the game's consistent visual layout.
- “Elegant design and prestige bonuses give replayability a massive boost.”
- “Replay value is high, and the challenge of planning and optimizing the progress of your economy is fun!”
- “Great game, lots of replayability, don't need to watch ads to get ahead but it certainly helps, great features and so much to explore.”
- “Meaning the game will play almost exactly the same each time, and you lose replayability.”
- “But once you start it again, it loses more and more of its replayability.”
- “For me, replay value seems slightly low for that reason; the screen will always look exactly the same.”
humor
9 mentions
78 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as initially entertaining but quickly becomes overshadowed by frustrating glitches and ad interruptions. While some players find it amusing and enjoyable, others feel that the humor fades as technical issues and gameplay frustrations take over. Overall, the game has potential for humor but struggles to maintain it amidst its problems.
- “So funny!”
- “Funny and mind numbing, I love it.”
- “Very funny idle game.”
- “Every time I try to re-save my progress or re-login, it won't let me. Every time I am selling my ores, it randomly gets rid of them before I sell them. It gets irritating, and then random things get deleted, like my planets. They got deleted, and it's not funny. I'm done.”
- “Wish I could recover my previous login info... 😭 The game is not funny, but it is fun.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique and calming sci-fi elements, complemented by impressive visuals and music. Players appreciate the thoughtful scaling and the blend of simple mechanics with complex management, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “Really enjoying this game, the atmosphere and music are amazing.”
- “Very well rounded game, love the atmosphere!”
- “This idle mining game is a common mining theme added to the space element and atmosphere.”
- “Great visual style with a very calming sci-fi atmosphere.”
- “Very well-rounded game, love the atmosphere!”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and uplifting, often describing it as "wholesome." This sentiment highlights the game's ability to evoke positive feelings and foster a sense of joy and connection.
- “This game evokes such a deep sense of nostalgia and warmth.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the story that left me in tears.”