# Mining Empire: Idle Metal Inc

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1636832060](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1636832060)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1636832060`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ORCAT PTE. LTD.
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,203 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-05
- **First published:** 2022-07-29
- **Size:** 256 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mining-empire-idle-metal-inc/id1636832060)
- **Website:** [http://orcat.sg](http://orcat.sg/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://orcat.sg](http://orcat.sg/)

## Description

Mining Empire: Idle Metal Inc is an idle mining tycoon game where you start with a pickaxe and build a full production empire. Expand mines, train miners, hire staff, bring in professional managers, and upgrade machines to create a seamless production line and deliver goods.

Manage logistics, delivery vehicles, and the overall operation as you grow from a small operation to a thriving empire in a casual, strategic world.

## Rankings

- #51,080 — Overall

## Review summary

Many reviews praise the idle mining concept as a fun, easy-to-pick-up pastime, but the experience is marred by intrusive ads and recurring bugs. Players report crashes after updates, unspawnable minerals and blank screens (especially in World 4), and progression blockers. A few note the game has potential when it runs, but the advertising often overpromises versus real gameplay, and the ad-free option is relatively costly.

### Pros

- Fun idle/mining builder concept that works as a good time passer when functioning
- Easy to learn and casual to play; quick to start
- Some players report enjoyable gameplay and positive early impressions before bugs appear

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads disrupt gameplay; frequent interruptions and forced ad viewing; ad-free option exists but is pricey (around $4.99–$5)
- Stability issues and bugs after updates (e.g., World 4 mineral not spawning, blank factory screens, audio drops)
- Content progression limitations (few levels/worlds; progression can stall or be blocked)
- Mismatch between advertised gameplay and the actual game (App Store listing/expectations not fully aligned)

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