# Treasure Miner Lite - 2d gem — Gold mining sandbox magnate

> Sandbox mining game to build, expand, and discover rare items. (iPhone/iPad app by York Burkhardt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-miner-lite-2d-gem/id733449664 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [York Burkhardt](https://appshunter.io/developer/446474542)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-miner-lite-2d-gem/id733449664/reviews.md

## What is Treasure Miner Lite?

Treasure Miner is a classic sandbox game. Build your own mine infastructure and be the first miner, who discover rare artefacts, ores and gems. Sell your discoveries and expand your mine with new buildings, more lifts or better equipment. You can also upgrade your skills or buy new items, like ladders, lamps, signs or new tools.

So what are you waiting for? Take your pick and dig as deep as you can into the mine. Be the best miner on earth!

Game features:
-discover different rare ores and minerals ( silver, gold )
-discover a rare artefact
-build up your mine with different buildings
-a lot of different items ( ladders and more )
-improve your infastructure with lifts
-randomed maps

Note: This game contains ads.

You like it?
If you like this game you can also purchase the full version on the AppStore.

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## Key features

- Build mine infrastructure
- Discover rare ores and artifacts
- Sell discoveries for expansion
- Upgrade skills and equipment
- Randomized maps
- Purchase full version

## What do users think of Treasure Miner Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Addicting and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great challenge
- 👍 Unique concept
- 👍 Good for relief from boredom
- 👍 Very engaging
- 👍 Cool graphics
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 So much fun
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Super fun game

**Cons**

- 🐛 New update ruined saves
- 🐛 Game is too short
- 🐛 Free version lacking features
- 🐛 Difficult controls
- 🐛 Health goes down in cave
- 🐛 Graphics could be better
- 🐛 Game is too complex
- 🐛 Temperature variable too difficult
- 🐛 Mining garbage concept unclear
- 🐛 Life count bug
- 🐛 Viewing area too small
- 🐛 Needs more WOW
- 🐛 Game is boring

**Commonly reported bugs**

- New update ruined save data
- Bug in life count
- Unbreakable tiles blocking progress
- Health depletes when entering cave

**Most requested features**

- Add monsters
- Go into mine anywhere
- Better pig haxes
- Bigger viewing area
- Select placement for bridges and lifts
- Replace garbage with artifacts
- More minerals
- Endless/zen mode
- More space instead of buying
- Other levels
- More things to mine
- Upgrades of picks
- More features (bridges, costumes, items)
- Multiplayer
- More energy
- 2x or 3x speed option
- Parachute for falling
- Full version to be free
- Game should take longer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-miner-lite-2d-gem/id733449664/reviews.md

### 5/5 — yahoo!!!

*2021-04-15, version 1.31*

😍😍😍😍😍👌😘

### 5/5 — 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

*2021-04-08, version 1.31*

Great 👍 game

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2019-08-31*

It’s a really really really really really fun game everybody should be playing it from one-year-old till they die. It’s so much fun try it now is the best game ever! You got a try it there’s so much you can buy stuff with materials and then you get mullah mullah . That’s the end.

### 5/5 — Geiles Spiel und gute Grafik

*2019-03-30*

Cooles Spiel

### 5/5 — Love

*2019-03-16, version 1.31*

I absolutely love this game. It’s so addicting and fun. I actually was looking for it from when I had an android phone

### 5/5 — great

*2019-03-04*

if you want to keep your money get lite version

### 5/5 — OMG 😲

*2018-11-09, version 1.31*

I love this game

### 5/5 — Super fun game

*2018-10-03, version 1.31*

I went mad playing this game!! It’s sooooo much fun. Finding all
of the tapes of ores in this game so GET THIS GAME RIGHT NOW I repeat GET THIS GAME RIGHT NOW!!!!😆😜😝😁

### 5/5 — Awesome Game

*2018-07-05*

I love this game thank you so much guys

### 5/5 — Good job

*2018-05-27*

You are invited to my party and you also get candy 🍬

## Frequently asked questions about Treasure Miner Lite

### What is Treasure Miner Lite?

Treasure Miner Lite is a classic 2D sandbox game where you build and manage your own mine. You'll discover rare ores, gems, and artifacts, sell them to expand your mine, and upgrade your equipment and skills.

### What are the main features of Treasure Miner Lite?

Key features include building mine infrastructure, discovering various rare ores and minerals like silver and gold, finding rare artifacts, expanding with different buildings, using a variety of items like ladders, improving infrastructure with lifts, and playing on randomized maps.

### Is Treasure Miner Lite free to play?

This is the Lite version of the game and is free to play. It does contain ads. Players can also purchase the full version on the AppStore for an enhanced experience without ads.

### What kind of items can I find or use in the game?

You can discover different rare ores and minerals, as well as rare artifacts. The game also offers a lot of different items to use, such as ladders, lamps, signs, and new tools to help you in your mining endeavors.

### Who is this game for?

This game is for players who enjoy sandbox-style gameplay, resource management, and the thrill of discovery. It's ideal for those who like building and expanding their own virtual environments and seeing their progress grow.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31 — 2018-05-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- some fixes

### 1.3 — 2016-09-01

[+] updated and improved game

### 1.28 — 2015-07-16

-fixed some bugs

### 1.1 — 2014-02-14

- added a setting screen
- added new control
- fixed some bugs

### 1.0.5 — 2013-10-28

No release notes.

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All apps by York Burkhardt: https://appshunter.io/developer/446474542

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*