"Dig deep, build strong, and survive the cursed night."
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About
Hold The Mine is an innovative fusion of mining exploration and tower defense strategy. Manage a dwarven expedition by day to gather resources and rescue heroes, then hold the line against waves of monsters from the Cursed Tower by night in this addictive roguelike survival experience.
Story
Deep beneath the earth, a dwarven mine is under siege by a mysterious Cursed Tower. You must command the defense, holding the gates for 10 grueling nights against relentless monster armies until dwarven reinforcements arrive to break the siege on the 11th day.
Gameplay
The game operates on a tight day-night cycle: optimize excavation using limited 'lantern' actions to gather ore and free heroes during the day. When the sun sets, deploy your rescued heroes and constructed buildings in strategic auto-battles, using active spells to turn the tide against escalating monster waves.
Key Features
- 1Day/Night Cycle: Balance resource gathering with defensive preparation
- 2Lantern System: Strategic limit on daily excavation actions
- 3Hero Rescue: Find and free heroes trapped in cages within the earth
- 4Synergy System: Complex interactions between building effects and hero abilities
- 5Auto-Battle Defense: Position units strategically while casting active spells
- 6Roguelike Progression: Unlock meta-upgrades and relics between runs
- 7Rune Enhancement: Customize heroes with mysterious runes found mining
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Addictive 'one more turn' gameplay loop
- +Satisfying hero and building combinations
- +Challenging resource management
- +High replayability via roguelike elements
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for synergy maximization
- -Early Access content limitations
Game Ratings
Deep planning required for building placement
Auto-battler combat with active spells
Strict resource and time economy
Roguelike runs with varied heroes
Charming pixel-art aesthetic
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love optimizing building synergies
Gamers seeking run-based progression
Those who enjoy fortifying positions
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💡 Did You Know?
Reinforcements arrive exactly on Day 11, marking the victory condition.
Heroes can utilize polymorph spells to turn terrifying monsters into harmless sheep.
The game uses 'Lanterns' as a unique stamina resource for mining expeditions.
Published by Goblinz Publishing, known for strategy hits like Legend of Keepers.
Latest Updates & Events
Hold The Mine - 35% OFF on Steam
Hold The Mine is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A clever mix of digging and defending that challenges your ability to plan ahead while keeping the action intense.”— Steam Next Fest Preview
Game Ratings
Deep planning required for building placement
Auto-battler combat with active spells
Strict resource and time economy
Roguelike runs with varied heroes
Charming pixel-art aesthetic
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love optimizing building synergies
Gamers seeking run-based progression
Those who enjoy fortifying positions
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Reinforcements arrive exactly on Day 11, marking the victory condition.
Heroes can utilize polymorph spells to turn terrifying monsters into harmless sheep.
The game uses 'Lanterns' as a unique stamina resource for mining expeditions.
Published by Goblinz Publishing, known for strategy hits like Legend of Keepers.
Latest Updates & Events
Hold The Mine - 35% OFF on Steam
Hold The Mine is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
Game Details
- Developer
- Hookaria Games
- Publisher
- Goblinz Publishing
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Strategy, Roguelike +1
- Atmosphere
- underground/magical/industrious