Overview

Pixel Miner, developed and published by Maddogs, is a minimalist pixel-art idle game that blends manual exploration with automation. Released on November 6, 2026, this single-player title invites you to descend into procedurally generated caverns, gather ores, and bring them back to your base's furnace to earn credits.

The core loop is simple yet addictive: mine, deposit, upgrade, and go deeper.

Highlights

  • Endless Procedural Caves: Each descent reveals randomly generated tunnels filled with valuable ore, ensuring no two mining runs are the same.
  • Falling Sand Inventory: A unique inventory system inspired by falling sand simulations adds a tactile, physics-based element to resource management.
  • Automation with Drones: Deploy autonomous drones to prospect, excavate, and mine on your behalf, expanding your operation as you progress.

Who It's For

If you enjoy incremental and idle games like Cookie Clicker or A Dark Room, Pixel Miner offers a fresh twist with its mining theme and pixel graphics. It's perfect for players who like to balance active exploration with passive progression, and who appreciate a calm, atmospheric 2D aesthetic.

The game supports English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese, making it accessible to a broad audience.

Game Info

  • Genre: Indie, Incremental, Idler
  • Developer/Publisher: Maddogs
  • Release Date: November 6, 2026
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Features: Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Stats
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

Pixel Miner is a paid title, and you can check the latest Steam listing for current pricing and any ongoing discounts. With its blend of manual mining and automation, it offers a satisfying loop for fans of the genre.