PickCrafter
Released Dec 2017
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!
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Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
PickCrafter launched on Steam on December 14, 2017 and has been in continuous active development ever since. The largest milestone was the V6 Ascension Update on November 9, 2023, which the developer described as "the most ambitious update to ever hit PickCrafter," introducing a full Ascension Skill Tree with over 60 new skills, new biomes, mobs, story content, and 25 new achievements.
Following V6, the developer has maintained a consistent update cadence: engine upgrades, performance improvements, and new features have shipped regularly, with the most recent feature patch (V6.0.41 — a complete rework of the Statistics screen) arriving on August 20, 2026.
A key signal from June 2024 is worth noting: the developer announced that several Steam achievements had been temporarily removed because the content they reference — a Meat Biome, a Cosmic Essence mechanic, and a Throne of Ascension — was not yet available in the game. The developer has not subsequently announced that this content has shipped or that these achievements have been restored, meaning some planned content appears to still be outstanding.
The store description references "Seasonal Items" as a distinct category within the PPS system (visible in the August 2026 statistics rework), indicating an ongoing events structure. The developer has not announced that development is complete or that no further content is planned.
Evidence
V6.0.41 shipped a complete rework of the Statistics screen with new categories, search functionality, and PPS breakdowns including 'Seasonal Items' — confirming ongoing active development as of August 20, 2026.
Developer announced that three achievements were temporarily removed because their associated content — a Meat Biome, Cosmic Essence mechanic, and Throne of Ascension — was not yet available to players. This confirms planned content was still unshipped as of June 2024.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Fiveamp
Achievements
121
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Mine gems, collect pickaxes, battle bosses, and explore treasure-filled biomes!
Elevate your idle gaming experience with PickCrafter, now available on desktop! Smash blocks and reap the rewards in this captivating pixel-style clicker. Forge Legendary Pickaxes and gear to dominate the world of Runaria.
Prestige through Extravagant, Transcendent, Preposterous, and Legendary tiers. Craft intricate strategies with the new Ascension Skill Tree, and etch your name into the annals of legends!

Set forth on a journey to discover all the Biomes, from the snow-clad Tundra to the alien landscapes of the Moon and Mars. Unearth their mysteries and uncover hidden treasures!

Unleash your inner strength with unlockable Abilities. Forge powerful equipment and supercharge your furnaces. Craft, upgrade, and dominate in PickCrafter!

Challenge your friends, climb the leaderboards, and complete over 120 remarkable achievements. Rare, Epic, and Legendary items await you!

Download now and become the ultimate treasure hunter in this endlessly addictive adventure. Your fortune awaits!

Join our Community Discord Server to suggest exciting new features and share your invaluable feedback!
Elevate your idle gaming experience with PickCrafter, now available on desktop! Smash blocks and reap the rewards in this captivating pixel-style clicker. Forge Legendary Pickaxes and gear to dominate the world of Runaria.
Prestige through Extravagant, Transcendent, Preposterous, and Legendary tiers. Craft intricate strategies with the new Ascension Skill Tree, and etch your name into the annals of legends!

Set forth on a journey to discover all the Biomes, from the snow-clad Tundra to the alien landscapes of the Moon and Mars. Unearth their mysteries and uncover hidden treasures!

Unleash your inner strength with unlockable Abilities. Forge powerful equipment and supercharge your furnaces. Craft, upgrade, and dominate in PickCrafter!

Challenge your friends, climb the leaderboards, and complete over 120 remarkable achievements. Rare, Epic, and Legendary items await you!

Download now and become the ultimate treasure hunter in this endlessly addictive adventure. Your fortune awaits!

Join our Community Discord Server to suggest exciting new features and share your invaluable feedback!
Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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