# Gold Rush: Miner Simulator 3D

> Dig to Gold Rush: dig with a shovel, look for gold and gems, fix an excavator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.GoldRush3D.MinerSimulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.GoldRush3D.MinerSimulator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.GoldRush3D.MinerSimulator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Go Dreams
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 764,366
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (9,024 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2023-12-28
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 373 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GoldRush3D.MinerSimulator)
- **Website:** [https://gardenofdreams.games/](https://gardenofdreams.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gardenofdreams.games/privacy-policy-3](https://gardenofdreams.games/privacy-policy-3)

## Description

Gold Rush: Miner Simulator 3D is a sandbox mining adventure where you detect, dig and process real treasures. Use a gold detector to find signals, dig with a shovel or excavator, collect ore and gems, then wash, sort and weigh your finds. Repair tractors and excavators, clear land with dynamite, and explore new territories to expand your mining production.

Process ore at stations, hire a blacksmith to smelt ingots, and craft high-value jewelry in the jeweler simulator. Upgrade tools and equipment, build and customize stations and houses in construction mode, collect coins and dinosaur skeletons, and sell your creations for profit. Perfect for players who love exploration, resource management and hands-on crafting in a 3D sandbox environment.

## Rankings

- #79,390 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.GoldRush3D.MinerSimulator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Players enjoy Gold Rush: Miner Simulator 3D for its engaging mining gameplay and polished graphics, with humor and Easter eggs adding charm. However, the experience is marred by ad-heavy monetization, persistent bugs affecting workers and ore sorting, pacing issues that limit progression, and occasional data loss after updates. The most frequent requests are for more workers/buildings and fewer intrusive ads, plus stronger bug fixes and reliable saves. Overall, it shows strong potential if issues are addressed.

### Pros

- Addictive, engaging mining gameplay.
- Good graphics and visual polish.
- Humorous style with Easter eggs adds charm.
- Shows strong potential for updates and new content.
- Overall enjoyable experience.

### Cons

- Ad-heavy monetization with frequent, often unskippable ads and pay-to-remove options.
- Persistent bugs and glitches (e.g., worker glitches, lag, ore-sort/magnet issues).
- Pace and content gaps in progression (need more workers/buildings, longer wait times).
- Data loss or load failures after updates/reinstalls (progress loss, can't load).
- Dynamite license/purchase issues (in-game purchases not straightforward, UI gaps).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.GoldRush3D.MinerSimulator)