# Gold Rush: Gold Valley

> You are a gold miner! Buy your own gold mine. Start mining gold. Start Goldrush!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alwaysgood.goldrush](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alwaysgood.goldrush)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.alwaysgood.goldrush`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ROVIK
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 184,695
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (727 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-28
- **First published:** 2023-05-11
- **Publisher country:** UA
- **Size:** 146 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alwaysgood.goldrush)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://rovikgames.com/Privacy-Policy/](https://rovikgames.com/Privacy-Policy/)

## Description

Gold Rush: Gold Valley is an engaging Chrome extension game where you step into the boots of a gold miner. Start by buying your own gold mine and manually mine gold by clicking on improvement buttons scattered on the map. As you gather more gold, you can develop and expand your mining operations, upgrading fuel tanks and equipment to automate gold production.

The game embodies perseverance and excitement, challenging you to dig relentlessly and strategically manage resources like fuel to keep your equipment operational. Whether you prefer the hands-on approach or automating mining, Gold Rush: Gold Valley offers an immersive experience combining patience, strategy, and the thrill of striking gold. Perfect for players looking to embark on a virtual gold mining adventure!

## Rankings

- #165,212 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, players enjoy the no-ads, relaxing mining vibe and the potential for strategy in spending gold. However, frequent gating timers (selling cooldowns) and slow progression hinder advancement. Many reviews cite unclear progression and insufficient guidance on upgrades or how to continue, plus rising costs and occasional UI/ support gaps. The game shines in atmosphere and freedom from ads but would benefit from clearer mechanics, more upgrades, and faster progression.

### Pros

- No ads / pay-to-win-free experience
- Fun, calming, engaging mining gameplay (great time killer)
- Strategic elements in deciding when and how to spend gold

### Cons

- Selling cooldowns and timers gating progress
- Very slow progression and lack of speed-ups or prestige
- Unclear progression with limited guidance/tutorials and missing upgrade sources (e.g., drill rods, smelting room)
- Rising in-game costs/ difficulty as you advance
- UI/help gaps and limited developer responsiveness

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