Idle Universe: Planet Miner

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"Idle Universe: Offline Miner" is a tycoon-style idle game where players mine resources to build a space empire. By automating processes, players can generate income and expand their businesses, even when offline. The goal is to construct a billion-dollar interstellar corporation through strategic planning and resource management.

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Play Modes

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

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game has a nice concept and is enjoyable for casual play, reminiscent of old space games with crisp graphics.
Players appreciate the lack of invasive ads and the ability to progress at their own pace without constant interruptions.
The game is fun and relaxing, making it a good option for time-passing when bored.

The game frequently crashes, leading to lost progress and frustrating gameplay experiences.
Recent updates have made the game significantly more difficult to progress, often requiring players to spend money to advance.
Many players report issues with the game freezing on startup and bugs that hinder overall enjoyment.

monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
11%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players frustrated by the prevalence of ads required for progression, while others appreciate the absence of invasive ads and reasonably priced in-app purchases. Many users noted that watching ads can consume a significant portion of gameplay time, leading to a negative experience, although some found that they could progress without feeling pressured to spend money. Overall, the game's monetization strategy appears to balance between offering rewards for ad views and allowing players to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.
- “It's a nice game; I like it. After playing for a little longer, I haven't experienced any invasive ads, nor have in-app purchases popped up during gameplay. The store is reasonably priced, and none of the goals have seemed unachievable. They are as simple as managing your resources and production. Overall, you get to play without interruption and meet your goals at your own pace. Again, very nice.”
- “There are also no ads in this game unless you want to watch them for a reward.”
- “The amount of ads you need to watch to progress in the game made me decide I might as well not play, as it is at least half of your gaming time, unless you buy a pack.”
- “In this version of the game, I just see 'watch an ad' everywhere, and ad currency is spent unintentionally.”
- “Stupid app riddled with ads and one of the worst gameplay experiences.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with frequent crashes, freezing issues during gameplay, and loss of progress reported by users. Many players have experienced game-breaking bugs, particularly after the latest update, leading to frustration and an inability to continue playing. Overall, the game is described as highly unstable and plagued with glitches.
- “But, since 12 hours, I haven't been able to play, since whenever I open the game, the 2-hour pop-up freezes the game and the close button or the ad button don't work at all.”
- “Game constantly crashing, forgetting hours of progress; when using time warp, it freezes.”
- “Latest update broke the game; after launch, it just freezes.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the crisp visuals reminiscent of classic space games and the low maintenance requirements, others criticize them as poor and unoriginal, likening the game to a subpar imitation of "Idle Planet Miner." Overall, the graphics may appeal to some but can become monotonous over time.
- “The graphics are good and require low maintenance, allowing you to play at your own pace.”
- “Reminds me of old space games from the past but with crisp graphics.”
- “Horrible graphics and just a bad copycat of Idle Planet Miner, another game of the same name.”
- “Game is no longer showing mining or spaceships, even after lowering graphics.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for introducing frustrating challenges and unbalanced idle mechanics, requiring excessive active playtime for progress. Additionally, the presence of numerous ads detracts from the overall experience, leading many to label it as one of the worst gameplay experiences.
- “Stupid app riddled with ads and one of the worst gameplay experiences.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the story progression, citing issues such as quest freezes and being unable to advance due to missing quests tied to level requirements. These technical problems hinder the overall experience and enjoyment of the narrative.
- “I lost my time bender without it being counted for a quest after one of the freezes, so I can't progress.”
- “Since the update on May 31, I am now stuck because quests will not appear until I reach level 20 or 40.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that optimization is lacking, as performance issues persist even on high-end devices like the Pixel 7 Pro, suggesting that the game may not be well-optimized for various hardware configurations.
- “I have a Pixel 7 Pro, so phone performance should not be an issue.”
- “The game frequently lags and crashes, making it unplayable on my device.”
- “Despite having a high-end device, the optimization is so poor that I experience constant frame drops.”