# Cave Driller

> An idle game that discovering the planets and build mines by space exploration.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobirix.excavation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobirix.excavation)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mobirix.excavation`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mobirix
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 429,418
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (1,110 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-22
- **First published:** 2021-11-09
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobirix.excavation)
- **Website:** [https://www.mobirix.com](https://www.mobirix.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://mobirix.com/policykr.html](http://mobirix.com/policykr.html)

## Description

**Cave Driller** is an immersive idle simulation game that combines space exploration with automated mining. Unlike traditional clicker games, Cave Driller allows your mining units to work independently without frequent interaction, digging deep into planets to extract valuable minerals. Players can explore and develop mines on multiple celestial bodies including Mercury, Venus, Mars, and beyond.

The game features 23 unique minerals such as zircon, emerald, and iridium, unlockable by advancing your mining operations deeper underground and across the solar system. Strengthen your team of managers, each with special abilities that enhance mining efficiency, repair equipment, and unlock powerful boosts. Equipment customization includes various drills, elevators, and storage vehicles to optimize your mining empire. Additional gameplay elements like surprise missions, resource recycling, real-time news effects, mini-games, and leaderboards provide a rich and engaging experience. Cave Driller supports 16 languages and tablet devices, making it accessible for a worldwide audience.

## Rankings

- #108,338 — 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.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.mobirix.excavation.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall sentiment is positive but with caveats. Many reviews praise the accessible idle/tycoon gameplay and the quirky digging and planet-exploration concept, describing it as good to excellent. The main downside is progression rewards: reports of rewards disappearing or not being granted after early planets, stalling progress. A few players request QoL improvements and more gem farming options. One review notes monetization friction. In short, a solid concept with room for polish and stable reward progression.

### Pros

- Broad positive reception, with many reviewers calling the game good, great, or excellent.
- Casual, easy-to-pick-up idle/tycoon gameplay.
- No forced ads mentioned by players.
- Unique digging and planet-exploration premise that adds flavor to the idle game.

### Cons

- Progression rewards are inconsistent or missing after early planets (e.g., rewards vanish on the second planet; only early planets grant rewards).

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