# Grindcraft - Idle Craft Sim

> Farm crops, mine resources and battle mobs in this crafting clicker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playsaurus.grindcraft](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playsaurus.grindcraft)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playsaurus.grindcraft`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playsaurus
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 105,330
- **Rating:** 3.45 / 5 (755 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-04
- **First published:** 2022-11-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playsaurus.grindcraft)
- **Website:** [https://grindcraft.com/](https://grindcraft.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.clickerheroes.com/privacyPolicy.txt](https://www.clickerheroes.com/privacyPolicy.txt)

## Description

**Grindcraft - Idle Craft Sim** is an engaging free idle clicker game that combines crafting, resource gathering, and adventure. Start from scratch by harvesting wood with your fists, then craft better tools to unlock new ways to collect materials. Gradually build structures like a blacksmith shop and a village, creating villagers to help expand your mining and crafting empire. 

Explore new regions and face off against monsters, including the ultimate challenge of battling the dragon. With its unique merging mechanics and extensive item crafting options, Grindcraft offers a rich, progressive gameplay experience for players who enjoy idle games and crafting simulators.

## Rankings

- #216,332 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.playsaurus.grindcraft.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Players praise Grindcraft as a fun, nostalgic idle crafting game that's easy to pick up. However, many reviews center on negatives: excessive forced ads that disrupt play, repeated progress/save data losses or resets (often after ads), and various bugs causing slowdowns or instability. The nostalgia and simple gameplay are common positives, but the ad-heavy experience and save/bug issues significantly detract from the mobile experience. Addressing ad frequency, ensuring reliable saves, and fixing stability would improve satisfaction for both returning and new players.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay
- Nostalgia and retro/charm that evokes childhood memories
- Easy to pick up and play / accessible

### Cons

- Overwhelming, forced ads that interrupt gameplay
- Frequent progress/save data loss or resets (often tied to ads or crashes)
- Bugs and performance issues (slowdowns, instability)

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