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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Processeur : GeForce GTX 1060 or higher

Coal LLC

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 11, 2025
sample: 410 reviews posted after launch (105 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 1,214 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 93% positive vs 92% overall (81 recent reviews)
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Coalpackages and strategy mingles in Coal LLC, turning every coal seam into an engaging puzzle. The game’s 410‑player sample holds a 92% positive rating, while its entire Steam history is 93% very positive. Players who dive ನಡೆಸ 25+ hours average a 97% enjoyment rate, underlining its addictive loop.

What it's about: Fill your quota or die. Mine increasingly absurd amounts of coal using some dubious, but effective, mining techniques. Or relax and mine at your own pace in peaceful mode.

In-game

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« Found this thanks to a certain amphibian, and have had a lot of fun with it. Simple style but addictive and enjoyable gameplay »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played1
« another game i saw Dex playing so had to try it out. worth EVERY PENNY. if you like incrementals and min/maxing those type of games, this one is for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played211
« Definitely could use some controller support. Other than that it's great. »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played2111
« The game is great. It does not take a lot of time to play, meaning you can play at your convenience. »
👍 anonymous review · 2318 h played4211
« Remember that old flash game motherload? It's like that except for adults. Probably doesn't have a crazy amount of replayability, but I've had a blast for 7 hours now. Good game, »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played1
« bon jeux avec une bonne progression »
👍 anonymous review · 68 h played
« Fun game, price is way too high for the amount of content and the very simplistic game-play loop. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played431
« Game play loop gets old quick, was fun well it lasted. Buy upgrades, run to bottom of hole, grind out as much ore as you can. $15 was too much, probably worth 5. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played111
« this is a $3 game at most its ok but the lack of progression is annoying and isnt really enjoyable past the hour mark »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« way too expensive for a simple game of this size and limited gameplay »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« It is a fun game but what is missing for me are improvements that you unlock over the course of many playthroughs. I will play it again but my motivation could be a lot higher. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Pretty decent game, not sure if its actually worth almost 15 dollars (14,79 euro) though. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

In players' words

« Found this thanks to a certain amphibian, and have had a lot of fun with it. Simple style but addictive and enjoyable gameplay »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played1
« Fun game, price is way too high for the amount of content and the very simplistic game-play loop. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played431
« another game i saw Dex playing so had to try it out. worth EVERY PENNY. if you like incrementals and min/maxing those type of games, this one is for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played211
« Game play loop gets old quick, was fun well it lasted. Buy upgrades, run to bottom of hole, grind out as much ore as you can. $15 was too much, probably worth 5. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played111
« Definitely could use some controller support. Other than that it's great. »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played2111
« this is a $3 game at most its ok but the lack of progression is annoying and isnt really enjoyable past the hour mark »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« The game is great. It does not take a lot of time to play, meaning you can play at your convenience. »
👍 anonymous review · 2318 h played4211
« way too expensive for a simple game of this size and limited gameplay »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Remember that old flash game motherload? It's like that except for adults. Probably doesn't have a crazy amount of replayability, but I've had a blast for 7 hours now. Good game, »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played1
« It is a fun game but what is missing for me are improvements that you unlock over the course of many playthroughs. I will play it again but my motivation could be a lot higher. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« bon jeux avec une bonne progression »
👍 anonymous review · 68 h played
« Pretty decent game, not sure if its actually worth almost 15 dollars (14,79 euro) though. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=86
Content / longevity
62 % pos · n=24
Performance
42 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
12 % pos · n=8
Value for money
62 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay867178
Content / longevity241545
Performance12516
Graphics / art8116
Value for money8503
Interface / UX4004
Audio / music3120
Story / writing2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 32 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.8 h.

<2h
13 % (n=15)
2-10h
87 % (n=60)
10-25h
96 % (n=111)
>25h
97 % (n=224)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+14 pts) — updates have won players over
Sep 2025 : 74% positive74SepOct 2025 : 81% positive81OctFeb 2026 : 95% positive95FebMar 2026 : 90% positive90MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€7.99€9.91€11.83€13.75€15.672026€8.87

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 12, 2025 · All-time low: €8.87 (Apr 17, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 88 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core strategy loop shines: 71 positive mentions out of 86 praise its satisfying progression and replayability
  • Players who invest 25+ hours report near‑universal satisfaction: 97% positivity in the longest playtime bracket
  • Content breadth earns praise: 15 positive mentions out of 24 highlight a well‑rounded experience
  • Affordable entry point resonates: 5 positive mentions out of 8 cite value for money

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles under load: 6 negative mentions out of 12 flag occasional stuttering
  • Visual polish falls short: 6 negative mentions out of 8 critique dated graphics
  • UI frustrates newcomers: 4 negative mentions out of 4 call it unintuitive

Who is it for?

Strategy enthusiasts chasing a cerebral yet relaxing challenge will thrive here. Fans of meticulous systems like Factorio or Satisfactory will find the rhythm irresistible.

Is Coal LLC worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 1,214 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: The core strategy loop shines. Current price: 14,79€.

Verdict

Coal LLC delivers a polished logistics sandbox where depth trumps polish. Minor technical flaws are outweighed by its addictive core εκα. Players keep coming back for more.

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Coal LLC: 91/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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