Keep On Mining!

Keep On Mining! is an idle‑style mining game focused on collecting resources and improving efficiency through upgrades. The main mechanic involves hovering the cursor over stones, which activates automatic mining in the surrounding zone. Any stone within this zone spawns pickaxes that work continuously to break it down. The collected materials are refined and used to unlock permanent improvements, craft stronger tools, and progress toward more difficult resources. The gameplay mixes direct control with gradual automation for continuous advancement.

Mining And Material Processing

Mining stones produces ores, which can be smelted into ingots. These ingots are essential for unlocking new abilities and upgrading mining performance. As the player progresses, different stone types appear, each with its own properties and material yield. Smelting turns raw ore into a usable form for crafting and skill upgrades. The variety of stones encourages exploration of new zones and investment in more powerful tools to handle higher‑tier resources.

Skill Tree, Tools, And Core Cycle

The game features a skill tree that offers permanent upgrades to improve mining speed, damage, and pickaxe production rate. Players can also craft new pickaxes from different materials, with each new version outperforming the last.

The main gameplay cycle includes:

· Mining stones to collect ores
· Smelting ores into ingots
· Spending ingots on skill tree upgrades
· Crafting stronger pickaxes
· Using improved tools to access tougher stones

This loop repeats throughout the game, with each stage unlocking new opportunities for growth.

Talents And Player Growth

Leveling up grants talent points, which allow players to choose from three randomly drawn talent cards. Picking a card increases its level and also raises the HP of all stones, balancing progression by keeping challenges in line with player upgrades. Talents provide unique advantages, such as faster mining speed or improved resource yields, allowing for different playstyles and strategies.

Automated Mining Through The Mine

Once the mine is unlocked, stone collection and ingot production become fully automated. The mine runs continuously, even without player input, producing resources over time. This feature enables progress to continue passively, while active play remains important for making strategic upgrade decisions. In combination with skill tree bonuses, advanced pickaxes, and chosen talents, automation becomes a core part of Keep On Mining!, supporting long‑term growth and efficient resource management.