Gold Mining Simulator is a Simulation game from Code Horizon with a 70% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Code Horizon
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 70% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) or Newer. Doesn't support Mac OS. Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 760 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 19 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) or Newer. Doesn't support Mac OS. Processor: Intel Core i7 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 19 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Gold Mining Simulator is worth a closer look if you want exploration, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, exploration, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and technical roughness.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
Was a buggy hard to play mess, gave me motion sickness too.Moving dirt, washing dirt, checking dirt, buying bigger machines so you can disrespect even larger piles of dirt.Overall, it's a surprisingly fun and immersive game for what it is.Even though it's a little dated, it's still a really fun game to play and a great choice if you enjoy grindy…Why it fits
Good fit for players who want exploration, strong atmosphere, and single-player simulation. It offers a tense Simulation experience with an emphasis on exploration and atmosphere.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike repetition, grind, or technical roughness.