Moose Miners

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Moose Miners is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Lingon Studios and was released on May 10, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Moose Miners," manage a moose-run mining operation that extracts and sells gems. Decide where to invest profits, such as hiring more moose miners, upgrading gear, or buying new rails and minecarts for deeper mining. With 19 different gem types, expand your operation and build grinders to process the gems for sale, all without a lose condition.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 477 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, especially for fans of idle games, providing a relaxing experience with charming graphics and soothing music.
It allows for strategic decision-making in managing resources and upgrading moose, making it engaging for a time.
The developer is actively updating the game based on community feedback, which shows promise for future improvements.

The game lacks depth and content, with many players feeling it runs out of things to do after just a few hours of gameplay.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, especially when managing a large number of moose, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The price point is considered too high for the amount of content offered, with many suggesting it should be much cheaper.

gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplicity and lack of depth, with minimal mechanics and no prestige or reset features, leading to a repetitive experience over time. While some players appreciate the relaxing nature and initial fun, many criticize the limited complexity, dumb AI, and issues with resource distribution, resulting in a lack of replay value. Overall, the game offers a few hours of entertainment but requires significant improvements to sustain long-term engagement.
- “Seriously, for the cost of less than a fast food meal, you're getting at least several hours of involved gameplay.”
- “But there is something to be said about a relaxing soundtrack and some mindless relaxing gameplay, and this does both of those things pretty well.”
- “Just started playing and I'm in love with the gameplay and the depth - there's a lot to do and even idling is fun watching the moose working.”
- “The progression is kind of simple and it doesn't change much as you keep going; no prestige mechanics as far as I can tell.”
- “For 10 bucks, the game does not provide nearly enough gameplay time.”
- “No replay value to speak of; basically no mechanics here.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
58%
17%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance even with large numbers of miners, others experience significant slowdowns and lag as they progress, particularly in late-game scenarios. Issues such as finicky controls, buggy AI, and limited upgrade options contribute to a frustrating experience for some users, especially on higher-end systems. Developers are reportedly aware of these performance issues and are working on improvements, but many players feel the current state is not worth the price.
- “The performance is great, I have 11k miners and it just doesn't lag.”
- “Ignore the silly theme and skin, this game can scratch some itches for optimization and trying to find the best way to make the numbers go up.”
- “I get the sense that there's not much content yet, so we'll see if the game is done or will receive further updates, but I'm really just impressed by the smooth performance.”
- “I have almost everything maxed out in upgrades, but now the performance is so slow it looks like a PowerPoint presentation.”
- “The performance is very poor late game at the moment.”
- “It's something the dev is aware of and working on apparently, but for now the performance is bad enough that on a 3080 Ti/5800X3D I'm getting single digit FPS when looking at most of my storage, so I'm essentially playing the entire game looking at untouched gems far away from the action so it doesn't throttle everything on my PC.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and lacking depth, with players noting that it becomes repetitive after a few hours due to insufficient progression mechanisms and micromanagement requirements. While it may appeal to fans of progressive farming games initially, many recommend waiting for additional content and improvements before diving in, as there are currently better alternatives available.
- “Until the game adds a lot of additional progression mechanisms, it will be tedious to get all the achievements. Currently, I'd say that it's best to skip the game and wait for the content.”
- “It's a little superficial; there's no prestige to it, so it's just a question of optimization of the current build, and that gets kind of tedious after a few hours.”
- “I would love to see more automation options to open up late game. It becomes a lot of tedious micromanaging manually extending rails whenever your miners make progress, and again, once you have the upgrades, you're really only doing this to dig deeper because you can, I guess, not for any particular goal.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The game's graphics are described as charming and simple, fitting well with its idle gameplay style, which some players appreciate. However, there are concerns about high GPU usage regardless of settings, and while some praise the stunning visuals and thoughtful design, others feel the graphics may not fully represent the game's depth. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun and engaging experience, complemented by soothing music.
- “Stunning graphics, thoughtfully crafted game mechanics, a story that will stand the test of time.”
- “The graphics are charming, the music is soothing, and the overall experience is both relaxing and engaging.”
- “Funny, goofy graphics and nice micro-management!”
- “It's a very fun game until you realize that your GPU runs at 100% no matter the graphics settings.”
- “The fake game ads could drive sales and then the game could show it's not just a skin-deep aesthetic.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
9%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game is positively noted for the absence of microtransactions and the inclusion of additional save files, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users express frustration with the game's reliance on misleading mobile game ads, which they feel waste time and detract from the game's depth.
- “No microtransactions and additional save files just makes it better.”
- “Bruh, it's those mobile mining game ads, but it's the real game and it wastes your time like it says.”
- “Step 1: watch the fake mobile game ads. Step 2: make a game from those ads.”
- “You know those fake game ads?”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by quirky moose-themed jokes and notifications that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay, initially providing amusement with its goofy graphics and micro-management elements. However, many players feel that the humor becomes repetitive and loses its charm over time, leading to a decline in enjoyment as the game progresses.
- “Various moose humor, drama, and info pop up and vanish as small text notifications at the bottom of the screen, adding depth to the moosey stuff going on while the game runs.”
- “Funny goofy graphics and nice micro-management!”
- “It's just hilarious to look at, to be honest.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that lead to performance issues, particularly as gameplay progresses. Many players experienced finicky controls and AI problems, resulting in a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to a negative reception, with some users advising against playing it altogether.
- “Starts off really fun, but once you scale up, performance tanks, controls become finicky/cumbersome, AI is buggy, no more significant upgrades are left... it's just not worth the price tag from the demo to the full game.”
- “Buggy and messy piece of sh*t”
- “Do not play, it made my computer buggy; never playing again.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and chill qualities, enhancing the relaxing gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the charming graphics, creating an engaging atmosphere that encourages endless play. Overall, the combination of relaxing music and mindless gameplay contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “But there is something to be said about a relaxing soundtrack and some mindless relaxing gameplay, and this does both of those things pretty well.”
- “The graphics are charming, the music is soothing, and the overall experience is both relaxing and engaging.”
- “Best game with great chill music to just... chill... endless play...”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, the game has minimal inherent replay value due to a lack of mechanics, but players suggest that modding could significantly enhance replayability and add depth to the experience.
- “If modding is a possibility, it can greatly enhance replayability and add value to an already simple but effective concept!”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting!”
- “With multiple paths and endings, this game offers endless replayability that keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “No replay value to speak of, basically no mechanics here.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is praised for its timeless quality, complementing the game's stunning graphics and well-designed mechanics, suggesting a deeply engaging narrative experience.
- “Stunning graphics, thoughtfully crafted game mechanics, a story that will stand the test of time.”