BORE BLASTERS
Released Mar 2024
Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below.
81% positive · 762 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Bore Blasters launched on March 8, 2024 and received a burst of post-launch content. Shortly after launch, the developer published an endgame roadmap on March 13, 2024 outlining four specific planned additions: two new questlines, daily runs, and a post-completion challenge mode. All four of those commitments were delivered: daily runs shipped on March 23, 2024; a new questline and biome arrived on May 6, 2024; Gloz's Workshop (another questline) launched on June 20, 2024; and the Challenge Simulatron endgame mode followed on July 15, 2024. The developer then added Techsmith+ — a new upgrade tier that unlocks after completing all base upgrades — which launched on February 6, 2025 after a brief beta period. Since then, developer activity has shifted to maintenance (a minor technical update on December 14, 2025) and, most notably, the April 10, 2026 announcement that the studio's next game, Skull Horde, is now out. No new content has been announced for Bore Blasters, and the developer has not communicated any further plans for the game. The original roadmap has been fully fulfilled, and the studio's public focus has moved to their new title. The game appears to be content-complete as of the Techsmith+ release on February 6, 2025.
Evidence
Developer announced their new game Skull Horde is now available, signalling studio focus has moved to a new title with no mention of further Bore Blasters content.
Challenge Simulatron endgame mode shipped, completing all four commitments from the March 2024 roadmap.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
8BitSkull
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game

Blast your way through rocks and dirt with your machinegun drill. Carve through the ground to uncover precious ores and defeat menacing foes.

Uncover ancient relics and artefacts hidden in the deep. Amass a fortune in rare gems & ores.

Invest in powerful upgrades and unlock new abilities, turning your humble gyrocopter into a fearsome force to be reckoned with.

Explore a diverse range of biomes, from treacherous volcanic caverns to lush overgrown underground forests, each with its own unique challenges and rewards.

- Intense mining action with fast-paced blasting
- Constant progress - even failed runs aren't punishing
- Diverse biomes to explore
- Purchase upgrades to overpower your gyrocopter
- Navigate the overworld to unlock new mine shafts
- Collect and loot rare gems, ores, and artefacts to upgrade your gear and abilities
- Endless replayability with procedurally generated levels
Drawing inspiration from mining games like Motherload and Galactic Mining Corp, Bore Blasters takes the genre to the next level with high octane action and fast paced gameplay. Fans of digging and collecting will find plenty to love, while the addition of deadly enemies and mysterious artefacts will keep even the most seasoned miners on their toes.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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