Deal | This simulation game, enjoyed by 86% of players, is back at its lowest price on Steam, at 65% off

Developed by Foulball Hangover, Hydroneer is a mining sandbox game released on Steam on May 8, 2020. Currently back at its lowest price of $5.24 instead of $14.99 until March 9, 2026, this game allows you to create and develop your own mining operation. 

The goal is to dig your network of tunnels, collect minerals and precious materials such as gold, and expand your base of operations while acquiring new technologies. Digging is your main mission, and the deeper you dig, the better the rewards will be. Not to mention that relics from the past can be discovered, and they can be sold.

You can build your base of operations however you like, by placing buildings and machines in various locations. But you will have to optimize your work to complete all the tasks, extract resources, and even feed the villagers. Machines can help you by searching for minerals and transporting your goods. In addition, there are several biomes available, each offering different advantages. You can choose to be near the stores or in a remote place to have better resources.

This game offers a great deal of freedom, and its complex gameplay is appreciated by many players, as can be seen on Steam, where ratings are Very Positive, with 86% positive reviews out of more than 26,900 reviews. However, despite its many qualities, opinions differ on Metacritic, with a user score of 6.2. 

Indeed, several people mention a difficult management and slow gameplay. It should be noted that there is no inventory, which means players can only pick up one item at a time, including money. In addition, several bugs are reported, and no corrections have been made. Finally, according to SteamDB, this game first reached its current sale price on March 5, 2025, and similar discounts have appeared many times since.

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