Deep Water Mining Factory vs Critical
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Deep Water Mining Factory
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Deep Water Mining Factory is an underwater resource extraction and factory automation game inspired by Factorio. Set on a remote, isolated island in the middle of a vast ocean, players must dig deep underground to discover valuable resources and mine them, even extending their operations down to the ocean floor. Throughout the game, players aim to build their own factory system, automate production lines, and efficiently process and transport resources. The underwater environment presents unique challenges compared to land-based settings. With limited energy resources and a complex marine landscape, players must adopt creative and strategic approaches to mine and process resources effectively. As they dig deeper, they uncover rare materials that enable them to build more advanced machines and equipment. Additionally, interacting with the underwater ecosystem and managing an automated mechanical system are key aspects of the gameplay. Starting with basic tools and resources, players gradually expand their base, constructing intricate machines and conveyor belt systems to fully automate all tasks. The ultimate goal is to build a massive industrial complex deep in the ocean, automating everything from resource extraction to processing and production.
Critical
Manage a reactor to prevent it from becoming critical by delivering water. Earn money over time to unlock permanent upgrades and improve your survival capabilities. Invest wisely to extend your runs and uncover secrets.
- Reactor management
- Incremental income generation
- Permanent upgrades
- Research and secrets
- Survival gameplay
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Stop the reactor from going critical by delivering water. Robots are expensive though, so we use cheap expendable personnel instead. Money earned ramps up incrementally the longer you last. Survive as long as possible to maximize your income! Spend your hard earned cash to unlock permanent upgrades. Invest wisely to make each new run longer than the last. Tons of upgrades to buy, research to be done, and secrets to uncover. Give it a try! The longer you can keep the reactor from exploding, the more money you’ll make. Start small and watch your income grow exponentially as you survive longer and longer. Delay the inevitable cataclysm as long as possible and watch your cashflow go through the roof.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Deep Water Mining Factory at every 5 days against Critical's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Deep Water Mining Factory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Critical sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Deep Water Mining Factory ships an update every 5 days, Critical fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Deep Water Mining Factory | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (125 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 125 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sung Joon Kim | WaffleStack Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Deep Water Mining Factory
- VIP 5 level boost (Qtr 10)$3.99
Critical
- 100 Gems$2.99
- 100 Gems$4.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
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- 225 Gems$7.99
- Starter Pack$9.99
- Remove All Ads$9.99
- 225 Gems$9.99
- 500 Gems$9.99
- Pro Pack$9.99
- Pro Pack$14.99
- New Player Sale$14.99
- 500 Gems$14.99
- 1400 Gems$19.99
- 800 Gems$19.99
- 1400 Gems$29.99
- 3000 Gems$29.99
- 3000 Gems$39.99
Questions
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