Idle Deepcore

Simulation· Incremental· Idler· Automation

Released Apr 2026

Idle Deepcore is an incremental mining game where you dig ever deeper, smelt ore into ingots, upgrade your pickaxe and machines, and grow several mines in parallel to build a vast underground industry.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $6.99

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Evaluation

Idle Deepcore launched on April 14, 2026 and has maintained a consistent and substantial post-launch update cadence. The developer has shipped three major content updates in the roughly four months since launch: version 1.3 (April 19, 2026) adding Steam Cloud and balance changes; version 1.4 (May 4, 2026) introducing rocket launches, asteroid mining, a research lab, and a full automation system; and version 1.5 (July 5, 2026) adding a relic collection system, uranium and fission mechanics, a Dyson Sphere endgame goal, and multiple launch pads. These major updates have been accompanied by a steady stream of feature patches and bug fixes, with the most recent developer communication on August 7, 2026 (Update 1.5.4). The three major updates have arrived roughly every 5–7 weeks, establishing a clear pattern of ongoing content development. The developer has not announced a specific next update, but has also made no statement indicating that development is concluding — and the current pace shows no signs of slowing. No DLC listings exist on the store.

Evidence

Update 1.5 shipped, adding relics, uranium/fission mechanics, the Dyson Sphere endgame goal, multiple launch pads, and 10 new achievements.

news post · Jul 5, 2026 source content shipped

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Update 1.4 shipped, introducing rocket launches, asteroid mining, a research lab, and a full automation system — described as a major expansion of post-prestige content.

news post · May 4, 2026 source content shipped

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Details

Developer

Bluehood Games

Publisher

Bluehood Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Incremental Idler Automation Simulation Mining Pixel Graphics Grand Strategy 2D Retro Indie Crafting Underground Resource Management Procedural Generation Casual

About this game

Dig deeper. Smelt more. Expand the network. The mine must grow.

Idle Deepcore is an incremental mining game where every block you break brings you closer to an underground industrial empire. Start with your mouse. End up leading a network of automated mines plunging into the depths.

From a pickaxe to an empire

Break your first blocks by hand. Extract raw ore. Smelt it into ingots. Reinvest. Then start again, bigger, deeper, faster.

What begins as a simple excavation becomes a network of mines running in parallel, while you are already planning the next one.

Conquer the world map

Claim new mining zones, each with its own terrain and potential. Manage multiple mines in parallel. Decide where to invest for the best long-term return.

The cycle: mine, smelt, upgrade, repeat

Ore alone is not enough. Turn your raw materials into valuable ingots at the smeltery. Unlock upgrades, buy more powerful furnaces, develop advanced mining technologies.

Every layer of progression feeds the next.

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