A quick burst of idle mining that keeps players hooked in just a few hours. The game enjoys a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 94% of the 8,179 reviews praising it, and 90% of the post‑release sample remaining positive.
What it's about: Keep on Mining! est un petit jeu incrémental de minage. Minez des roches, récoltez des matériaux, trouvez des artefacts, fabriquez des pioches et dépensez vos ressources dans des améliorations permanentes à débloquer dans un grand arbre de compétences !
In-game
« Moi récolté cailloux, Cailloux, rends-moi heureux. Soit comme moi, récolte cailloux, et toi heureux. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played3211« Please add some kind of ascension to the end game, a way to improve the relics, more pickaxe more everything. Great game but too short sadly, i just 100% the achievements, there is a primitive form of endgame upgrade but its not enough »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« Satisfying and addicting incremental progression loop for brain damaged people like me. Plus I love big talent trees. 7/10 needs more rocks. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11« I loved every moment of this game. It was fantastic for my ADHD brain! Full reccomend! »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1« Great game well spent few hours Thanks Idle cub for showing that great game »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11« Jeu très sympa et pas très cher. Alors oui il se termine vite mais pour ce prix ce n'est pas si gênant. À voir s'il y aura des mises à jour ultérieurs pour ajouter du contenu. Merci Mynthos pour la découverte. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« It starts off okay, but becomes very repetitive into the mid-game, and hits a cliff as it drags out toward the end. No notable mechanics to help it stand out in the genre. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played1« The game is far too short. Like I don't feel ripped off by the price, but I really wanted more out of this. Especially for a semi-idle game... I don't feel like I am asking too much here. Feels like a demo, rather than a full game. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played61« Game starts out strong but ends very very weak. It's an extreme grind towards the very end and there is no satisfying ending to it all. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played1« The mining itself is fun, but I feel like there are too many systems for this type of game. These systems compete with the same currency, so it feels like a forced slowdown of the game. It was a little too grindy for my liking. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« dont get this game, it becomes pointless and monotonous after an hour. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Si seulement ce jeu avait pu exister pendant mes longues réunions inutiles en télétravail... »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
In players' words
« Moi récolté cailloux, Cailloux, rends-moi heureux. Soit comme moi, récolte cailloux, et toi heureux. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played3211« It starts off okay, but becomes very repetitive into the mid-game, and hits a cliff as it drags out toward the end. No notable mechanics to help it stand out in the genre. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played1« Please add some kind of ascension to the end game, a way to improve the relics, more pickaxe more everything. Great game but too short sadly, i just 100% the achievements, there is a primitive form of endgame upgrade but its not enough »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« The game is far too short. Like I don't feel ripped off by the price, but I really wanted more out of this. Especially for a semi-idle game... I don't feel like I am asking too much here. Feels like a demo, rather than a full game. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played61« Satisfying and addicting incremental progression loop for brain damaged people like me. Plus I love big talent trees. 7/10 needs more rocks. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11« Game starts out strong but ends very very weak. It's an extreme grind towards the very end and there is no satisfying ending to it all. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played1« I loved every moment of this game. It was fantastic for my ADHD brain! Full reccomend! »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1« The mining itself is fun, but I feel like there are too many systems for this type of game. These systems compete with the same currency, so it feels like a forced slowdown of the game. It was a little too grindy for my liking. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Great game well spent few hours Thanks Idle cub for showing that great game »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11« dont get this game, it becomes pointless and monotonous after an hour. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Jeu très sympa et pas très cher. Alors oui il se termine vite mais pour ce prix ce n'est pas si gênant. À voir s'il y aura des mises à jour ultérieurs pour ajouter du contenu. Merci Mynthos pour la découverte. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Si seulement ce jeu avait pu exister pendant mes longues réunions inutiles en télétravail... »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=113
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=47
Value for money
73 % pos · n=11
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
113
89
12
12
Content / longevity
47
19
5
23
Value for money
11
8
3
0
Graphics / art
4
3
1
0
Audio / music
4
2
2
0
Interface / UX
4
1
0
3
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Story / writing
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.
<2h
67 % (n=6)
2-10h
91 % (n=347)
10-25h
87 % (n=38)
>25h
100 % (n=9)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 89,7 % of players.
Gameplay is the top praised element, with 89 positive mentions out of 113 total.
Price is widely appreciated, receiving 8 positive mentions out of 11.
Graphics receive mostly praise, 3 positive out of 4 mentions.
Audio gets a solid response, 2 positive mentions out of 4.
The keyword “fun” appears 16 times among frequent keywords, underscoring the game's entertaining nature.
Weaknesses
Content depth draws mixed reactions, with only 19 positive versus 23 negative mentions out of 47.
User interface is a pain point, with just 1 positive and 3 negative mentions out of 4.
Bugs are reported negatively, with 2 mentions all negative.
Story is essentially absent, with a single negative mention and no positive feedback.
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy bite‑size, incremental idle experiences and don't demand deep narrative will find it satisfying. Its low price and bright aesthetic also make it appealing for casual gamers looking for a quick, fun diversion.
Is Keep on Mining! worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 8,179 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is the top praised element. Current price: 4,99€.
Verdict
Overall, Keep on Mining! delivers a highly enjoyable, short‑form idle game that resonates with its core audience, as reflected by its 94% positive Steam rating. While the gameplay loop and affordability shine, the thin content and UI quirks may deter players seeking more substance. For those who value fun over depth, it’s a solid pick.
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Most frequent keywords
fun (16)court (9)grind (9)amusant (8)détente (7)incrémental (7)addictif (6)durée (5)short (4)décevant (3)durée de vie (3)ennuyeux (3)
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