Keep on Mining! - Worlds Review — Addictive Incremental Mining with Lots of Worlds
A relaxed but crunchy incremental mining game: more worlds, 200+ skill upgrades, pickaxe crafting and a satisfying mining loop. Fun, polished and short — great value if you like clicker/idle progression.
I came into Keep on Mining! - Worlds expecting a comfy clicker with a few quality-of-life improvements over the original — and that’s mostly what I found. EagleEye Games kept the core rock-breaking loop intact, but layered on dozens of worlds, pickaxes, artifacts and a sprawling skill tree that begs to be poked at. It’s the kind of small indie that knows exactly what it wants to be: relaxing, slightly silly and addictive in the best casual way. If you’ve ever lost an afternoon to a game that just asked you to 'one more run', this will speak your language.
Mining Until Something Breaks the Ceiling
The day-to-day gameplay is glorious in its simplicity: you mine rocks, collect bars and gems, buy upgrades and then mine some more. Each run feels tactile — the little sound effects and chunk animations make each click rewarding even after dozens of repeats. Progress comes in layers: immediate session gains, upgrade purchases from the shop that last for that session, and permanent improvements via the extensive Skill Tree. Worlds are the real pacing device: you unlock them with talent points earned by levelling up, and each world has a slightly different twist that keeps the rhythm from becoming totally mindless. There’s also the mine mechanic that sometimes functions as a filler while you’re AFK, and pickaxes with unique Equip Bonuses that change how you approach each run.
Talent Cards, Pickaxes and Little Geronimo Moments
What lifts Worlds above a basic clicker are the collection and choice systems. Every time you buy a new world, five talent cards pop up and you keep two — that tiny draft bit added some proper deckbuilder vibes to an otherwise straightforward loop. Pickaxe crafting and gem upgrades give actual, visible boosts and the equip-bonus variety means I spent time deciding which pickaxe should be my main for a run. Artifacts and the marketplace add side goals: the shop items give single-session buffs, craftable pickaxes scale across runs, and relic/artefact hunting rewards players who poke at every corner. It’s not all perfect — some market perks feel mathematically tiny — but the choices are satisfying and give you reasons to come back after a reset.
A Polished Sound of Rocks and Tiny Triumphs
Technically the game is tidy. The visuals lean into cute, readable sprites and clean UI that never gets in the way of clicking — it’s the kind of presentation that makes you trust the dev. Audio design is a highlight: the mining SFX and music loop add weight to otherwise repetitive actions and several reviewers specifically praised how satisfying the sounds feel. Performance on Windows was solid in my sessions and the Steam listing notes only Windows support at launch. Accessibility is basic but friendly: progression systems are clear, the skill tree labels are helpful, and I appreciated how the game rarely surprised me with opaque mechanics. On the negative side, some repetitive screens — especially during long midgame grinds — could use more late-game hooks, and a better looped soundtrack would help my attention during marathon sessions.
Keep on Mining! - Worlds is a tidy, well-made incremental that expands on its predecessor in sensible ways: more worlds, meaningful equipment choices and a satisfying progression loop. It’s not trying to be an endless time sink — expect a focused experience that rewards experimentation but can feel short or grindy in the middle. Recommended for clicker and casual players who enjoy crafting and light strategy; less ideal if you need a thousand-hour commitment or deep late-game systems.
Pros
- Tight, addictive mining loop with satisfying audio feedback
- Large skill tree (200+ upgrades) and meaningful pickaxe crafting
- Lots of worlds and small strategic choices (talent cards, artifacts)
- Polished presentation and great value for price
Cons
- Overall runtime can feel short for some players
- Midgame grind and some market perks feel underpowered
- Music looping could be tighter during long sessions
Player Opinion
Players tend to praise Worlds for improving on the original: many reviews call it more content-rich, more polished and generally a better experience than the first Keep on Mining. Folks repeatedly mention the satisfying sounds and pickaxe progression as highlights, and many say the game feels polished with few bugs. On the flip side several players note the runtime is short — typical full completions range from about 4 to 8 hours — and the midgame can feel grindy or like a slog without visible upgrades for a while. A handful of reviews complain some marketplace bonuses are almost negligible, while others happily recommend it as great value for the price. If you like relaxing clicker/idle loops with light decision-making, players say you’ll probably enjoy this one.