Mineral Defense

About

Mineral Defense is a tower defense roguelite game that offers endless strategic possibilities. Unlock tiles to shape the battlefield and funnel enemies, utilizing damaging and support towers along with abilities to defeat unique enemies. Between rounds, unlock powerful upgrades, activate new structures, and research new technologies to improve your chance of victory.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 174 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game offers a fun variety of enemies and engaging mechanics that keep players entertained for hours.
It features a solid upgrade system and a card-based strategy that adds depth and replayability to the gameplay.
The developer is actively updating the game, showing commitment to improving the experience based on player feedback.

The game can feel overwhelming, requiring players to restart frequently to achieve a successful run.
Many players find the reliance on luck and grinding frustrating, as progression often feels stifled by random elements.
The controls and overall gameplay experience can be clunky, especially on certain platforms, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by a well-designed mix of strategy and challenge, particularly in its tower defense mechanics, which include health, armor, and shield systems that influence turret positioning. While the roguelite elements and upgrade trees enhance replayability and engagement, some players feel the focus on meta progression detracts from more strategic gameplay. Overall, it offers a solid experience for tower defense fans, though it may not appeal to those seeking deeper tactical complexity.
- “The gameplay is well-designed, offering just the right mix of strategy and challenge to keep you engaged.”
- “A fantastic tower defense game with engaging mechanics that keep you hooked for hours.”
- “The card system is unique and felt really well balanced, and the roguelite mechanics really draw you into game after game, perfectly capturing that 'one more run' feeling.”
- “As for the gameplay, it's unfortunately rather heavily focused on meta progression as opposed to clever tower-positioning or something.”
- “From a gameplay standpoint, I don't like how you essentially have to brute force your way through waves.”
- “Nice and simple tower defense game, but I'm not a big fan of tower defense games. It would be cooler if the game had gamepad support, achievements, and Steam cards, so achievement hunters could grind for them.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally described as decent, featuring visually engaging low-poly models and a variety of towers and units. While the game runs well and offers pretty visuals, some players experienced performance issues on higher-end machines during intense moments. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though there is room for improvement in settings and control options.
- “Game runs well, pretty graphics and every time you play is different thanks to the procedural generation of the map as you go.”
- “Nice and simple tower defense game, the graphics are good looking low poly models, simple textures.”
- “The game isn't graphically complex and yet my machine (Ryzen 7 / Radeon graphics) really struggled in-game (especially with the ending explosion), though the menu was fine.”
- “Also adding more settings in regards to graphics and allowing different control schemes.”
- “The graphics are decent, with enough variety in towers and units to keep things visually engaging.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game is generally described as decent and fitting, with some users noting it evokes nostalgia reminiscent of classic Command & Conquer titles. While it complements the gameplay well, opinions vary, with some feeling it lacks uniqueness and others appreciating its simplicity. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience but does not stand out significantly.
- “The soundtrack matches the game perfectly.”
- “The whole visual aspect, music, and randomized map opening is quite cool and fun.”
- “Also sick music straight out of a C&C game.”
- “Music and sound - nothing special; works with the game.”
- “I'm gonna miss the juicy ballista hit sound and the annoying vibing music, which this game doesn't get close to, but still better than nothing.”
- “The music is decent, but it would be cooler if the game had more variety.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game is praised for its high replayability, with players noting that the simplicity and random elements, such as map generation and card draws, keep each run fresh and engaging. However, some users mention a lack of ultimate goals, which may diminish the incentive to replay despite the varied experiences. Overall, it is considered addictive and offers numerous strategic possibilities.
- “Awesome game with a lot of replayability.”
- “Lots of replayability, and due to how simple it is, it's also pretty addicting.”
- “Each run feels different thanks to the random map generation and cards offered throughout a run, meaning you will play differently and use different strategies each time, making the game more replayable and engaging.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently describe the game as heavily reliant on grinding, particularly criticizing the research system for lacking strategic depth and being overly simplistic. Many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable and more tedious. Overall, the emphasis on grinding is seen as a significant drawback, especially for a strategy game.
- “The game is based on gambling and grinding; this is not what I would expect from a strategy game.”
- “The whole 'research' system is basic grinding, where nothing depends on your thinking or strategic ability.”
- “I have spent 10 hours in this game grinding and trying to find the best way to play it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game runs exceptionally well at 4K resolution, indicating strong stability and performance in high-definition settings.
- “Runs great on 4K.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers indicate that the game lacks sufficient optimization options, with limited settings available to adjust performance. This has led to a consensus that the game could benefit from further optimization efforts.
- “It feels like it could really use some optimization in this regard (there aren't many settings to reduce).”