Comparison

Imperial Miners vs Next Station

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

Head to head
About

Imperial Miners

This digital board game challenges you to build an efficient mine over 10 rounds. Collect crystals and fill carts to earn victory points. Navigate unique events and advance on progress boards for bonus actions.

Highlights
  • Mine building simulation
  • Resource collection
  • Leaderboards for high scores
  • Unique round events
  • Progress board advancements
  • Solo gameplay
Features
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Imperial Miners is the official digital version of board game hit from Portal Games. It is a solo game and it has the leaderboards to compare your best results with others. In Imperial Miners you have 10 rounds to build your Mine as efficiently as possible. Your goal is to collect as many Crystals and full Carts as possible, which will count as Victory Points at the end of the game. You have 4 levels of mine and one card to place in each round. After placing card in your Mine you activate its effect and then effects of adjacent card on above level until your reach the Mine surface. Than you activate the action from the Surface board. Some of the actions gives you a chance to advance on the Progress boards where you can activate additional actions. In each round you have unique Event to resolve, some of them are good some are bad, so be prepared for the unknown. IMPORTANT INFO - READ BEFORE YOU BUY: If you use your phone to play, look at the screen shots available in the description on your target device before purchasing the game, to make sure that the size of the letters on the small screen will be sufficient for comfortable gaming.

About

Next Station

Design and build your own metro network in Paris. Connect famous landmarks, optimize routes, and compete with others to create the most efficient subway system. Experience strategic gameplay with various challenges and game modes.

Highlights
  • Design Paris metro network
  • Connect Parisian landmarks
  • Strategic route optimization
  • Multiple game modes
  • Community objectives
  • Player rankings and achievements
Features
Currently charting
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Do you need individual training? Ask us! Next Station Paris - Build your metro network! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Paris and become the architect of a breathtaking metro network! Imagine you are the mastermind behind the French capital's public transportation system, responsible for connecting the most famous sights and hidden corners. Next Station Paris gives you the unique opportunity to design, build and perfect your own metro network. Experience the fascinating world of the Flip&Write series “Next Station” and create the Paris metro network from scratch! Use your strategic skills to skillfully cross the bridges and reach the city's landmarks. Discover clever shortcuts on the central platforms to optimize your line. Immerse yourself in an exciting game experience where you completely redesign the Paris metro to score the most points at the end. Who will design the best subway? The following new challenges and game elements expand your gaming experience without losing the familiar Next Station gaming experience: * Parisian landmarks: Connect iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre on your network map. * Above-ground intersections: Cross your connections above ground and earn whopping bonus points for doing so * Central platform: Use the central hub cleverly to connect your routes efficiently and optimize your score. * Bonus cards of the peripheral districts: Discover the secrets of the periphery and use the bonus trains skillfully * New community objectives: 5 exciting objectives will present you with new challenges More than just a game:. * Master different challenges in the 3 different game modes and countless variations by combining the different elements. * Compare your skills with other players and climb the rankings of the best metro network planners in Paris. * Collect achievements and become the most legendary metro project manager of all time. * Let yourself be enchanted by the atmosphere of the city of Paris and build a metro network that will make history. Next Station - Paris is more than just a game - it's a journey through the fascinating world of urban planning, where you take control of Paris' transportation network and leave your mark on history, continuing the Next Station series in a worthy manner. Download the game now and start your adventure as the ultimate metro network planner!

Screenshots

Imperial Miners4 screens
Next Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Station at none against Imperial Miners's 1. Next Station also leads on price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Imperial Miners's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Imperial Miners costs $7.99 and Next Station $4.99 up front. Imperial Miners sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Next Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Imperial Miners ships an update monthly, Next Station every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Imperial Miners versus Next Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImperial MinersNext Station
Price$7.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#147 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPortal GamesBrettspielWelt

Customer experience

Imperial Miners

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Next Station

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Imperial Miners

One-time1
  • Promo Goodies Pack$0.99
None

Next Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Imperial Miners free?
Imperial Miners costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Next Station free?
Next Station costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Imperial Miners or Next Station have ads?
Neither Imperial Miners nor Next Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Imperial Miners or Next Station?
Imperial Miners ships an update monthly, and Next Station every 12 months. Most recently, Imperial Miners was updated on September 9, 2026 and Next Station on September 23, 2026.

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