Mining and Dwarves
Released Aug 2026
An incremental game where you mine rocks, gather ore, and recruit dwarves. Play actively for maximum gains, or idle and let the dwarves do the work.
65% positive · 136 reviews
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Recently released, post-launch plans unclear
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Recently released, post-launch plans unclear
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Recently Launched
Where to buy
Steam $5.59 $6.99 −20%
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Evaluation
Mining and Dwarves launched on August 27, 2026 — only 5 days ago as of today. The developer, Sockhouse Studios, has been highly responsive post-launch: they shipped a bug fix on launch day, posted a thank-you update on August 28 describing their near-term plan to review feedback and roll out fixes, and followed up on August 29 with a meaningful balance patch addressing end-game difficulty and achievement progression. The only DLC is a Supporter Pack that released on launch day, which is a cosmetic/tip-jar style item rather than a content expansion. The store description focuses on the core idle/incremental gameplay loop with no mention of planned expansions or future content. Because the game only just launched, there is not yet enough history to determine whether the developer intends to ship additional content beyond bug fixes and balance patches.
Evidence
Balance patch rebalancing the post-Victory skill tree and reducing late-game grind. Developer asks players to keep feedback coming.
Developer thank-you post one day after launch; describes next steps as reviewing feedback and rolling out fixes for bugs and pain points. No mention of new content or expansions.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Aarimous and Thornity
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Mining and Dwarves is an incremental game where you mine rocks, gather ore, and recruit dwarves. Play actively for maximum gains, or idle and let the dwarves do the work.
Use your active abilities to maximize gains
Recruit dwarves to mine rocks and gather ores
Purchase upgrades to buff you and your dwarven helpers
Idle and watch your dwarves work
FEATURES
Satisfying incremental progression.
Vast skill tree to explore.
5 dwarf types.
8 unique player abilities.
No prestige, just persistent progression.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 1, 2026
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