Comparison

Deep Water Mining Factory vs Groundbound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Deep Water Mining Factory

Features
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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.

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Groundbound

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You've crash-landed on a deserted planet. Your rocket broke apart on impact, scattering its parts across hills, chasms and deep underground. The only way home is to find every last one and rebuild the rocket. BUILD YOUR OWN MACHINE Snap wheels, frames, motors, springs, suction cups, propellers and cargo boxes together on a grid to build a vehicle that's entirely your own. Shape and setup decide everything: whether it climbs the hill, clears the chasm or flips over on the first bend. The physics are real, so you can try out every idea on the spot. EXPLORE THE PLANET The world is one big, seamless place. You decide where to go: across the surface, up into the sky or down into cramped caves that call for a completely different machine. Along the way you'll discover abandoned bases and push on from there. HAUL YOUR CARGO HOME Every part you find exists only once, and nothing makes its own way back. Whatever you find, you have to load up and bring home. Hauling the big rocket parts is a fresh puzzle every time. UNCOVER WHAT HAPPENED Ship's logs lie next to the parts. Bit by bit, they reveal what went wrong on the flight and who built the abandoned bases on the planet. • 2D physics building and driving • open world with caves and hidden places • a story told through ship's logs • achievements and a progress tree • battles with old guard robots • landscape play with touch or keyboard • fully playable in English

Screenshots

Deep Water Mining Factory4 screens
Groundbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Groundbound at none against Deep Water Mining Factory's shown. Groundbound also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Deep Water Mining Factory's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Deep Water Mining Factory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Groundbound sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Water Mining Factory ships an update every 5 days, Groundbound every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Deep Water Mining Factory versus Groundbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep Water Mining FactoryGroundbound
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB92 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSung Joon KimJaroslav Knapek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deep Water Mining Factory

One-time1
  • VIP 5 level boost (Qtr 10)$3.99
2 purchases

Groundbound

One-time2
  • +20 garage slots$2.69
  • +100 garage slots$4.99

Questions

Is Deep Water Mining Factory free?
Deep Water Mining Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Groundbound free?
Groundbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deep Water Mining Factory or Groundbound have ads?
Deep Water Mining Factory shows ads; Groundbound does not.
Which is updated more often, Deep Water Mining Factory or Groundbound?
Deep Water Mining Factory ships an update every 5 days, and Groundbound every 2 days. Most recently, Deep Water Mining Factory was updated on November 3, 2026 and Groundbound on November 6, 2026.

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