Keep On Mining! is an incremental resource‑gathering game where the player focuses on mining stones and turning them into refined materials. By moving the cursor over a cluster of stones, the mining zone activates and generates pickaxes that automatically chip away at the rocks. This system allows steady resource collection without constant manual clicks, letting the player concentrate on upgrading abilities, crafting better tools, and planning progression. The balance between active control and passive income forms the foundation of the gameplay loop.
Resource Collection And Refinement
Mined stones produce ores that can be smelted into ingots. These ingots serve as the main currency for progression, used to improve efficiency and unlock new abilities. As the player advances, stronger types of stones appear, each requiring more powerful tools to mine effectively. Refinement turns raw resources into usable crafting materials, ensuring that every mining session contributes to long‑term advancement.
Upgrades, Tools, And Main Loop
The game includes a skill tree where players spend ingots to permanently boost mining speed, increase damage to stones, and improve pickaxe output. New pickaxes can be crafted from a variety of materials, each step offering faster and stronger tools.
The gameplay loop is structured as follows:
· Mine stones by activating the mining zone
· Collect ores and smelt them into ingots
· Spend ingots on permanent upgrades
· Craft new pickaxes with better stats
· Use stronger tools to unlock higher‑tier stones
Repeating this loop steadily pushes the player toward more efficient and powerful mining setups.
Talents And Level System
Leveling up grants talent points, which are used to choose from three randomly drawn talent cards. Selecting a card increases its level and raises the HP of all stones, keeping the challenge balanced. These talents offer different enhancements, such as increased resource yield or faster mining actions, allowing players to tailor their approach based on preferred strategies.
Automation Through The Mine
Unlocking the mine introduces full automation for both mining and smelting. Once active, the mine continuously collects stones and processes them into ingots without any direct player input. This allows for steady resource accumulation even during idle periods. Combined with the benefits of upgraded pickaxes, skill tree bonuses, and chosen talents, the mine becomes an essential feature for long‑term efficiency and continuous growth in Keep On Mining!.
