
Start digging in Keep on Mining! today—smash rocks, forge pickaxes, unlock upgrades, and become an unstoppable mining tycoon.
Overview
Keep on Mining! is a satisfying incremental idle game that transforms the simple act of breaking rocks into an engaging progression loop. Developed by EagleEye Games, it combines clicker mechanics with light RPG elements, allowing players to grow stronger while uncovering increasingly valuable resources.
At first, the gameplay feels minimal and relaxing: hover over rocks, watch them crumble, and collect materials. However, as you progress, the experience expands into a layered system of upgrades, automation, and strategic decisions. What begins as manual mining gradually evolves into a powerful, semi-automated operation driven by smart investments.
Core Mechanics and Objectives
Your main objective is to mine rocks, collect ores, and refine them into ingots—the core currency for progression. These ingots are used to unlock upgrades and craft stronger tools.
The game reduces repetitive clicking by introducing an automated system: rocks generate pickaxes that mine for you. This creates a smooth loop where efficiency increases naturally over time. As you progress, you can:
- Craft stronger pickaxes to improve mining speed and power
- Unlock skill tree upgrades that permanently enhance your stats
- Level up to earn Talent Points and choose from randomized talent cards
Talent cards add strategic depth. While they boost your abilities, they also increase rock durability, creating a balanced risk-reward system where growth comes with greater challenges.
Eventually, you unlock the Mine, an automation feature that continues mining and smelting resources even while you’re offline, fully embracing the idle gameplay style.
Controls
- Mouse Hover: Automatically mine rocks
- Mouse Click: Interact with menus, upgrades, and crafting
- UI Navigation: Manage resources, select talents, and unlock upgrades
Smart Mining Strategies
- Prioritize crafting early pickaxes to boost mining speed
- Convert ores into ingots quickly, as they are essential for upgrades
- Choose talents carefully, since stronger bonuses increase rock durability
- Invest in automation upgrades before leaving the game
- Focus on breaking speed early, as it has the greatest impact on progression
- Mine different rock types to access better materials
































