# Gold Miner Joe

> Retro style PLATFORM GAMING

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327802424](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327802424)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id327802424`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Donut Games
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (31 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.33
- **Last updated:** 2020-05-05
- **First published:** 2009-09-18
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gold-miner-joe/id327802424)
- **Website:** [http://www.donutgames.com/ios.php](http://www.donutgames.com/ios.php)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.donutgames.com/privacy.php?os=ios](http://www.donutgames.com/privacy.php?os=ios)

## Description

Yeehaw!

Help Joe explore the legendary four-shafted gold mine in this cartoon-style JUMP & RUN game.

Yoink all gold nuggets spread over 50 glittering GOLD MINES, but beware of the sneaky KENTUCKY brothers who won't hesitate to fire your rump full of salt!

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GAME FEATURES:

- 50 GOLD MINES to explore
- Bonus levels packed with treasures
- 8 SECRET GEMS to uncover
- Dynamite sticks to blow stuff up
- Innovative SWIPE controls tailored for touch screens
- D-Pad controls (optional)
- And much more...

TECH FEATURES:

- Game Center support
- MFi controller support
- ION Arcade controller support
- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

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Enjoy another Donut Games release!

## Review summary

Overall, Gold Miner Joe is loved for its nostalgia, simple fun, and retro visuals, offering hours of play for the price. However, reviewers consistently point to touchscreen controls that feel hard to use, high difficulty without adjustable options, and a demand for more content via new levels, updates, or a sequel.

### Pros

- Nostalgia/retro appeal that keeps fans coming back.
- Fun, entertaining, and challenging gameplay with good replay value.
- Appealing retro/8-bit visuals that fit the theme.
- Great value with hours of gameplay.

### Cons

- Touchscreen controls are difficult to use and feel sketchy.
- Levels are very hard; players want a difficulty option and more lives.
- Strong requests for more content: more levels, updates, or a sequel.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327802424)