Games like Fracture Field

Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly recommend this long idle miner for its satisfying automation, though slow early pacing and a grindy double-prestige system split opinion.

Many players enjoy the automation: once drones and upgrades are running, the game largely plays itself, and mining still feels rewarding. Many also value that it lasts far longer than most short idle games. Most criticism targets slow progression, especially before the first world fracture and during the iron stage. The second prestige layer, reality shatter, is a common sore point, as resets wipe much progress and rebuilding is slow. Some players find the late game repetitive and too fast once automation is in place, and a few note there is little theme or story. Players who finish the game often report 20 to 60 hours, much of it spent idling. Some also mention frustration with the repetitive achievement grind and lag when hovering over ores.

Who it suits

Suits idle and incremental fans who enjoy long, automation-driven progress and don't mind a slow start.

Who should skip it

Players who want fast rewards, active play or a strong story should skip it, as progress is slow and repetitive.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with under 20 hours are more mixed and mostly bothered by the slow start and the reality shatter resets. Players with 20 to 200 hours recommend it more, though they often note a fast, repetitive late game.

Summarised by AI from 75 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.