# Mines of Mars — A progression based adventure

> Procedural mining and adventure game with story, exploration, and combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Crescent Moon Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mines-of-mars/id670407610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 215 App Store ratings · 313 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mines-of-mars/id670407610/reviews.md

## What is Mines of Mars?

Some suspected that Mars once harbored life. 
There was a reason that it wasn't ever found. 

Mines of Mars is a procedural atmospheric mining game that is inspired by games like Metroid and Motherload. 
It is also a story based adventure game with dark secrets, great weapons, tons of different items, and a gorgeous world to explore. 
The world of MoM is procedurally created, so that every time you play it, it will be a little different. 
There are tons of different enemies, dark corridors, and a large variety of fauna and ambient creatures. 

-Huge Procedurally generated underground world 
-Night and Day system 
-Dark secrets 
-Atmospheric vibes 
-3 Mini Games
-Original Ambient Soundtrack by Evan Gipson 
-Lots of flora and fauna 
-Tons of Weapons and Items 
-Great storyline 
-Gravity Mining! 
-Huge Bosses 

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## Key features

- Procedurally generated underground world
- Night and Day system
- Dark secrets and storyline
- Tons of weapons and items
- Gravity Mining
- Boss battles

## What do users think of Mines of Mars?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great game to pass time
- 👍 Unique mechanics
- 👍 Satisfying mining and combat
- 👍 Funny dialogue
- 👍 Variety of gameplay elements
- 👍 Smooth controller support
- 👍 Atmospheric and relaxing
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Treasure chests often yield nothing
- 🐛 Progress not updating past 88%
- 🐛 Portals appearing on top of dungeons
- 🐛 Ending not appearing after completing the game
- 🐛 Resurrection not working after death
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Controls can be clunky and frustrating
- 🐛 Fuel management issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Treasure chests yielding nothing
- Progress not updating past 88%
- Portals appearing on top of dungeons
- Ending not appearing after completing the game
- Resurrection not working after death
- Frequent crashes and bugs

**Most requested features**

- Unlimited item storage
- More enemy variety and boss battles
- Expanded above-ground exploration
- Ability to place platforms over gaps
- Separate jump and movement controls
- Minimap or compass for navigation
- Automatic save feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 313)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mines-of-mars/id670407610/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Who’s your daddy

*2026-06-16, version 4.01*

Good fun game

### 5/5 — If you run into any issues, simply close the game, restart your iPhone and 💨 they’re gone 😎

*2025-08-21, version 4.01*

: ^ ) 👍

### 4/5 — Good game to pass time

*2025-05-06, version 4.01*

As it says on the title, it’s a good game to pass time, a lot to do along the storyline. The mechanics are unique and I’ve never experienced a game like this one.

### 5/5 — Gran juego

*2024-07-07, version 4.01*

Le di una oportunidad y esto disfrutando de una pequeña joya.
Una pequeña maravilla.

### 5/5 — Excellent but some bugs

*2024-06-21, version 4.01*

I love this game it’s great. It’s satisfying because it’s a mining game but there’s lots of different weapons to use and creatures to kill, little mini dungeons, mysterious creepy storyline, funny dialogue, even a little arcade with OG games like pong and asteroids. The variety is enjoyable. 
I’ve played this game many times and loved it. Lately though I’m having trouble with my phone or someone hacking the game on my phone bc I’m encountering bugs:
1. Treasure chests often yield nothing, including the ones at the end of dungeons.
2. I mined every single block, completed every dungeon, and filled the museum with all the artifacts & the key but my percentage progress would not update past 88% so I did not get to see Mines of Earth (it was still satisfying mining the blocks though). 
To the Dev: I can send you all documentation you wish for the bugs. If your code’s been hacked I would think you’d want to know.

In addition to fixing the bugs one suggestion I have is towards the end it would be great to have an unlimited bin. Otherwise, this is a clever and well put together game. I’d like to see more like it and definitely a sequel.

### 1/5 — Dogsh!t

*2024-05-23, version 4.01*

Won’t even open, I want my money back.

### 1/5 — Nonworking app

*2024-05-17, version 4.01*

Just paid the download app for mining Mars zero and paid four dollar one for mining Mars original neither would run on the tablet of an apple I 13 don’t really care about three dollars but I really care about the game because I enjoyed the original on my android phone, but it won’t play on an Apple tablet not happy that I got ripped off even more unhappy that it won’t even launch on my tablet somebody needs to take this app down or figure out why it won’t run on a fairly current iOS 13 Apple tablet

### 1/5 — Can’t load

*2024-04-23, version 4.01*

I bought the add free one and it can’t load in at all it just goes black then kicks me out of the app

### 5/5 — Totally Awesome!!

*2024-01-05, version 4.01*

This game is a hidden gem that will keep you entertained for a long time. Well worth the price!

### 5/5 — For years I have loved this game.

*2022-07-25, version 4.01*

As the title says, I always come back to this game. It’s almost as if you combined Minecraft and Terraria, and put that whole combo on Mars. There’s so much to do, and I always enjoy starting over from the beginning and going at it again, taking different approaches to how I progress in the game. That being said, I’d like it if maybe the sounds were updated a little bit, because mining sounds a little annoying sometimes. Other than that, this game is a gem.

## Frequently asked questions about Mines of Mars

### What kind of game is Mines of Mars?

Mines of Mars is a procedural atmospheric mining and story-based adventure game. It combines elements of exploration, combat, and item collection within a procedurally generated world.

### What are the key features of Mines of Mars?

Key features include a huge procedurally generated underground world, a day and night system, dark secrets to uncover, atmospheric vibes, mini-games, a rich storyline, and gravity mining. It also offers a variety of enemies, flora, fauna, weapons, and items.

### Is Mines of Mars free to play?

Based on the provided information, Mines of Mars is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What is the gameplay like in Mines of Mars?

Gameplay involves exploring a procedurally generated Martian underground, mining for resources, battling various enemies, and uncovering a dark storyline. The game features a day/night cycle and unique mechanics like gravity mining.

### What platforms is Mines of Mars available on?

The provided data does not specify the exact platforms for Mines of Mars. However, it is described as a mobile application, typically indicating availability on iOS and Android devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.01 — 2018-12-20

-Minor fixes and updates

### 4.0 — 2018-10-02

iPhone X Support
Improved MFI support
Fixed random errors
Fix controller highlight if not all pieces are found
Fix bug of plant not cleaning after leaving corridor
Fix gravity issues, jetpack dig, and no fall damage
Reduced size 
Fix a corridor boss
Better tunnel fit
Fix not being able to get alien gun
And a lot more!

### 2.80 — 2015-11-18

- MFi Controller support built in!
- Improved first time user experience :)
- Implemented manual saving, so that untimely death doesn’t have to be remembered...

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### 1.06 — 2014-03-29

-Fixed Director loading error for 95% of cases. 
-Recover corrupted save files. -Fixed un-responsive touch after picking up loot. 
-Fixed several other bugs with controls. 
-Round damage taken by miner 
-Made show inventory more responsive -Added buttons to the manual -Changed arrow direction in crafter and made arrows responsive in crafter and inventory. 
-Fixed Rhino Boss escape block break + a few other tweaks

### 1.05 — 2014-03-18

-Made Arcade Mini-Games larger on iPad for easier playing.
-Fixed Nanobot monster alert.
-Fixed crafting drills images and dialogue.
-Made the Pit a friendlier place to be! Odds are more in your favor, and the un-offered gems will be returned if you cancel.
-Fixed Level 4 Jetpack
-Moved answer button to right side instead of the left
-Updated the tutorial
-Fixed the codec font size on retina devices, and made font a little larger overall.
-Fixed the tutorial. No longer uses iOS prompts, and has more helpful information.
-Fixed font sizes in rooms and on gems for iPad Retina.
-Added underground gravity to ghost stage.
-Fixed pick up location for iPad retina
-Fixed the double tap hard crash bug.
-Made buildings easier to touch.
-Fixed the boss music that would keep playing after you died.
-Improved shooting aim
-Fixed monster behavior where they would dust sit on a wall.
-Fixed monster dig and spawn behavior such that they will spawn more frequently.

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