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The First Mine

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65%Game Brain Score
replayability, humor
gameplay, graphics
100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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The First Mine is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Stefan Böttcher and was released on October 30, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The First Mine is a turn based building, strategy and puzzle game. You need to run a productive gold mine with your population by placing, grouping and upgrading various resource tiles without being distracted by different tasks and random events. Place, group and upgrade various tiles to collect resources Run a productive mine with your population to mine gold Don't let tasks and game even…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
replayability1 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The First Mine offers an addictive and relaxing gameplay experience, making it easy to pick up and play while providing a satisfying challenge.
  • The game features strategic tile placement and resource management, allowing players to upgrade tiles and maximize production for high scores.
  • With various map sizes, difficulty levels, and character perks, The First Mine provides good replay value and encourages players to refine their strategies.
  • Tile placement mechanics can feel restrictive, limiting the overall shape and expansion of your settlement compared to similar games.
  • The game lacks visual elegance and can feel barren in terms of mechanics, with some players noting a lack of engaging content beyond basic tile placement.
  • The tutorial does not cover all aspects of gameplay, which may leave new players confused about certain mechanics and options.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is perceived as somewhat limited, with users noting a lack of depth in mechanics and an incomplete tutorial that fails to cover all features. While it serves as a casual break from more complex games, it does not offer extensive content or hours of gameplay.

    • “I play Dorfromantik quite frequently when I'm just taking a break from more in-depth gameplay.”
    • “Not sure if I missed any content, but the game felt a little barren in terms of mechanics.”
    • “There is a tutorial, but it doesn't cover everything (such as the configuration needed for the three pieces together or the reshuffle option at the bottom of the screen), so I played a few of the short games to get used to the mechanics before tackling a longer game.”
    • “So don't expect hundreds of hours of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics are well-received, with players appreciating the visual appeal and accompanying music. However, some users express a desire for more aesthetically pleasing grid designs and additional features to enhance tile placement. The AI-generated artwork on the start screen has received mixed feedback, being described as off-putting compared to the game's overall visual quality.

    • “I love the graphics and the music is quite nice.”
    • “The AI-generated artwork on the start screen is a bit off-putting, but the game itself is very easy on the eyes and ears.”
    • “I do wish there was a way to make the grids more aesthetically pleasing, or if there were power-ups or similar to allow you to place tiles without having them linking next to previously laid tiles, or even allow you to turn tiles a different way if you mess up.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, with an accessible gameplay style that encourages players to return for multiple sessions.

    • “Definitely has a lot of replay value and is easy to get the hang of.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is subtle and often self-referential, with players playfully acknowledging its similarities to other titles like "Dorf Romantik." Despite being a familiar genre, the game manages to carve out its own unique comedic identity that resonates with fans.

    • “Yes, it's another hex tile game with wood and whatnot, and it's most certainly only a matter of time until a funny guy asks if this is like Dorf Romantik, but I love those games, and this one has its own unique charm.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and contribution to the overall experience.

    • “I love the graphics, and the music is quite nice.”
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The First Mine is a casual strategy game.

The First Mine is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The First Mine was released on October 30, 2025.

The First Mine was developed by Stefan Böttcher.

The First Mine has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its gameplay.

The First Mine is a single player game.

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