# Mines of Mars Zero

> Sci-Fi Mining Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1039955035](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1039955035)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1039955035`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Crescent Moon Games
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (878 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.02
- **Last updated:** 2018-12-20
- **First published:** 2015-10-12
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mines-of-mars-zero/id1039955035)
- **Website:** [http://crescentmoongames.com/](http://crescentmoongames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.crescentmoongames.com/#policy](http://www.crescentmoongames.com/#policy)

## Description

Mines of Mars Zero is a free ad-supported sci-fi mining adventure built on a procedurally generated underground world. Explore a moody Martian landscape, uncover dark secrets, battle enemies, and collect weapons and items while enjoying an original ambient soundtrack by Evan Gipson. Inspired by Metroid and Motherload, the game blends exploration with mining, offering a gripping story and atmospheric vibes.

This page highlights Mines of Mars Zero as the free version of Mines of Mars, with upcoming co-op mining in a future update. Stay tuned for game news and follow Crescent Moon Games for other titles.

## Rankings

- #58,295 — Overall

## Review summary

Mines of Mars Zero is praised for its relaxed pace, engaging mining gameplay, and standout soundtrack, with a nostalgic charm for retro-mining fans. It offers strong time-killer appeal and longevity. However, reviewers repeatedly cite stability issues (crashes, saving problems, servers), a lack of a map or navigation aids, punishing progression mechanics, and intrusive ads. Despite these drawbacks, the game remains appealing to long-time fans and those seeking a calm, exploratory mobile mining experience.

### Pros

- Relaxed, non-stressful pacing that makes it easy to play for long sessions.
- Excellent ambient soundtrack and music that enhances exploration.
- Nostalgic/retro feel that evokes childhood memories and classic mining games.
- Engaging mining and exploration with surprising depth.
- Good longevity and replay value; enjoyable for many sessions.

### Cons

- Missing map/navigation tools; no clear way to locate or coordinate exploration.
- Crashes, save/load issues, and occasional server downtime affecting play.
- Progression can feel gated or punishing (low fuel or lose-everything) and may encourage purchases.
- Intrusive or lengthy ads interrupt gameplay.
- Controls could be improved; some users report clunky input.

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