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About Void Miner
Void Miner is a laid-back idle-roguelite simulator from Gearfall Studios, released on January 9 2026 for PC. You play as a miner tasked with harvesting resources in a procedurally generated void while fending off waves of enemies. The game blends slow-paced resource management with roguelike permadeath, offering 30, 60 minute runs filled with randomized upgrades and absurd weapon combos. Its colorful visuals and quirky tone mask a core loop of upgrading tools, optimizing income, and surviving increasingly chaotic battles. Ideal for players who want to chill while watching their base grow, it’s a bite-sized mix of strategy and luck with a focus on experimentation over precision.
Gameplay
Each run starts with selecting a core upgrade from a branching tree, then you automate mining while assigning resources to build defenses or buff income. Between waves, you tweak settings and pick new modifiers that alter enemy behavior or add mechanics like gravity shifts. Combat is handled automatically but you can pause to adjust tactics. The challenge lies in balancing long-term upgrades with short-term survival, overinvesting in one area can leave you vulnerable later. Weapons range from practical drills to nonsensical "eclipse summoners" that warp physics. Sessions feel like a mix of spreadsheet management and chaotic tower defense, with permadeath keeping runs fresh but never punishing.
What Players Think
Void Miner holds an 8.7/10 from 4,200 PlayPile reviews and 4.3/5 on Metacritic. 68% of players finish the main story, with an average playtime of 5.2 hours. Community moods skew chill (62%) and humorous (28%), reflecting the game’s self-aware absurdity. Reviewers praise its "addictive loop of small victories" and "satisfying upgrade curves." Critics note the low difficulty spikes but highlight 32 achievements (25 hours for full completion). The most common gripe? "Too many randomized systems feel underpolished." Still, 73% of players recommend it for its relaxing yet strategic idle mechanics and inventive weapon designs.
PlayPile's Take
Void Miner is a solid pick for players who enjoy idle games with a roguelike twist. At $29.99 it’s reasonably priced for a short but replayable experience, though the 5-hour average playtime may feel brief for the price. The 32 achievements add longevity but aren’t essential. If you like tinkering with systems and don’t mind randomness dictating outcomes, it’s worth a try. Skip if you prefer deep strategy or longer campaigns. The best part? It’s exactly what it promises: a flashy, weird little game about mining the void.
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