Hydroneer

Hydroneer

Released May 2020

Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of operations, forge weapons, go fishing, and dig deep!

85% positive · 28K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Hydroneer launched on May 8, 2020 and received four years of post-launch content, including two major free updates — the Farming Season update (December 9, 2022) and the Prospecting Update (April 14, 2023) — followed by the paid "Journey to Volcalidus" DLC on April 5, 2024. The developer, Foulball Hangover, has explicitly and repeatedly stated that April 2024 marked the completion of Hydroneer. On May 8, 2025, the studio announced their next game, "Die Trying," writing: "In April 2024, we released 'Hydroneer: Journey to Volcalidus' DLC to mark us finishing Hydroneer." On March 1, 2026, they again confirmed: "as some of you may know, after we finished Hydroneer in April 2024 we've been hard at work on our next game." A May 8, 2026 patch post further states: "Even though Hydroneer is a finished title, we want to continue to support the game with optimizations and bug fixes." This maintenance commitment — which brought console optimization improvements to PC alongside the game's launch on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 on May 8, 2026 — does not represent new content. The developer is clear that Hydroneer is complete and that their primary focus has shifted to Die Trying. The sole DLC is released, all content has shipped, and no further content additions are planned.
Evidence
Developer states: 'Even though Hydroneer is a finished title, we want to continue to support the game with optimizations and bug fixes.' Confirms the team is focused on their next game, Die Trying.
news post · May 8, 2026 source development ending
high
Developer confirms: 'after we finished Hydroneer in April 2024 we've been hard at work on our next game, Die Trying.' Announces console port via third-party studio PlayEveryWare.
news post · Mar 1, 2026 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Foulball Hangover
Achievements
78
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Hydroneer is a mining sandbox game where you dig for gold and other resources to build massive mining machines and a base of operation. Use primitive tools, hydro-powered machines, and player-built structures to dig and evolve your operation in this tycoon-style progression system.

Dig Deep!

Using a state-of-the-art voxel based terrain system, you can create cave networks, quarry pits, or even mud mountains. Discover relics of the past in the depths of Hydroneer, with better rewards the deeper you dig.

Forge, Build, and Create!

Hydroneer features a dynamic modular system for building structures and hydro powered machinery. Create the base of operations from your own design to optimise your work. Create networks of hydro pipes, control pressure. Craft resources, weaponry, jewellery, grow vegetables, and cook soup for villagers.

Hydro Powered Vehicles

Large hydro powered machines used for a variety of uses, from digging resources and finding ore veins, to transporting goods.

Explore the World of Hydroneer

Various parcels of land await you in the world of Hydroneer, each with their own advantages. Deeper pits, attractive scenery, and closer stores. You decide where to build your base of operations.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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