InfernoGem - Test Build

About This Game

This is an early test build of my 2D mining game centered on deliberate mining, tool progression, and depth-based exploration.

You begin with basic tools and by mining blocks, selling what you extract, and upgrading your equipment, you’ll gradually push deeper underground and unlock tougher materials and better rewards.

This build exists to test the core gameplay loop and gather early feedback before further expansion.

What This Build Is Testing

• How mining feels

• Whether tool upgrades feel meaningful

• If the progression pacing feels right

• How clear the overall gameplay loop is without heavy tutorials

This is not a finished game and many systems are still missing or temporary.

 Current Features

• Satisfying 2D mining

• Multiple pickaxe tiers with clear power progression

• Destructible terrain that gets tougher with depth

• Simple economy loop: mine → sell → upgrade

• Hidden chests buried deep underground

• Market modifiers daily

• Mouse + controller support

• Game saves when you close the game and auto loading when you press play

Selling & Progression

Mining isn’t just about breaking blocks — it’s about deciding how to turn what you mine into progress.
Sell resources to earn money and unlock stronger tools that let you mine faster and reach deeper layers.

Exploration Rewards

Chests can be found while digging, offering bonus rewards and encouraging exploration beyond the main path. These can:

• Increase movement speed

• Improve mining speed

• Zoom out the camera to reveal more of the mine

What’s Missing / Planned

• Story or characters

• Player animations

• Music and full sound design

• Long-term progression systems

• Visual polish and effects

• Balance tuning and difficulty scaling

• Changing the background of the stone layer so it isn't as confusing

Expect bugs, rough edges, and placeholder visuals.

Feedback I’m Looking For

If you try the build, I’d really appreciate feedback on:

• Does mining feel good?

• Does upgrading tools feel rewarding?

• Is it clear what you should be doing at all times?

• Does progression feel too fast or too slow?

• Did anything confuse or frustrate you?

Even a single sentence comment helps a lot.

Controls

• Move: WASD / Left Stick

• Mine: Mouse Button / Right Trigger

• Aim: Mouse / Right Stick

• Place Ladders: E / Left Trigger

• Use Elevator (Controller Specific): Right Bumber

(Controls may change during development.)

Development Notes

This project is actively in development. This itch build is meant to gather early player impressions and shape the direction of the game before a larger release.

If you enjoy the core idea or want to follow development, leaving a comment or rating genuinely helps.

Thanks for checking it out and helping shape the game ❤️