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Mining Merchant

89% positive · 388 Steam reviews · released May 1, 2026 · by Delayed Victory

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~14.7k (P10–P90: 5.9k – 32.4k)

Gross revenue: ~$84.4k (P10–P90: $33.8k – $186k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Jul 8, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Gameplay & mechanics81% positive · 62 mentions
“Alright. Mining Merchant is done and dusted. This is a fun and, dare I say, cozy mix of Steamworld Dig-like meets shop management sim. It's a game that encourages exploration and digging deeper in the mining part, while having the…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing82% positive · 56 mentions
“Alright. Mining Merchant is done and dusted. This is a fun and, dare I say, cozy mix of Steamworld Dig-like meets shop management sim. It's a game that encourages exploration and digging deeper in the mining part, while having the…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value91% positive · 53 mentions
“This is by no means a fleshed out review. Just my random thoughts on how fun this game is. A friend found it and steered me towards it and holy cow is it fun. Mine, craft and sell your jewellery and get upgrades to not only your equipment…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity77% positive · 43 mentions
“Alright. Mining Merchant is done and dusted. This is a fun and, dare I say, cozy mix of Steamworld Dig-like meets shop management sim. It's a game that encourages exploration and digging deeper in the mining part, while having the…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio83% positive · 36 mentions
“Alright. Mining Merchant is done and dusted. This is a fun and, dare I say, cozy mix of Steamworld Dig-like meets shop management sim. It's a game that encourages exploration and digging deeper in the mining part, while having the…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 18 h played · Report / request removal
Multiplayer & community96% positive · 25 mentions
“65/67 Stars Mining Merchant is an Absolute Masterpiece That Ruined All Other Games for Me Forever. Mining Merchant isn't just a game it's a life-changing, soul-enriching experience that single-handedly revived my faith in humanity, cozy…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI75% positive · 24 mentions
“a nice, relaxing experience overall. the only thing I struggled with was the 1337 achievement (just head to X:13, Y:37 on the map) as a small QoL suggestion, it would be great if crafting timers were still visible in the top right corner…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 12 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability68% positive · 22 mentions
“10/10 mining game Fun co-op, satisfying gameplay loops and funky tunes. Couldn't ask for more. Dev responds to bugs in real time. Buy a copy, then another copy for your friend. An improvement in every aspect on the previous games. Had a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 10 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance79% positive · 19 mentions
“65/67 Stars Mining Merchant is an Absolute Masterpiece That Ruined All Other Games for Me Forever. Mining Merchant isn't just a game it's a life-changing, soul-enriching experience that single-handedly revived my faith in humanity, cozy…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal

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