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Digital Melody · Published by PlayWay S.A., Digital Melody
Mixed — 66% positive (190 reviews) · 41 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
You've become the major of a town that... doesn't exist. Nobody lives here, the governor's stupid joke. It's time to get to work and turn this NOWHERE into a bustling metropolis. Mine coal, ore, and gold. Build houses, find oil, bring in new residents, create a paradise in the middle of nowhere.
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Indie, Simulation, Casual · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Take charge of a non-existent town and transform it into a thriving mining hub. Dig for coal, ore, and gold while building houses and bringing in new residents to create your own paradise.
About this game
Welcome to the Middle of “Nowhere”
You’ve arrived where the maps end and the wild, untamed frontier begins. Your mission is to build a thriving town from the ground up — a place that will attract settlers, traders, and fortune‑seekers. This land may look worthless… but give it time. Beneath the surface lie riches that could change your life forever.
Dig, Mine, Prosper
Explore deeper layers of the earth and gather the resources that will become the foundation of your growing empire:
coal, iron, copper, gold, and diamonds
crude oil hidden in deep underground deposits
metal smelting furnaces and oil extraction machines
Every resource brings you closer to a bigger town and greater opportunities.
Build the Town of Your Dreams
You start with a few planks and a tent, but soon you’ll be able to:
construct houses and attract new residents
expand your infrastructure
decorate and customize your own living space however you like
Your settlement can become a true oasis in the middle of the wasteland.
Upgrade Your Gear and Optimize Your Work
Progress requires investment. Buy better tools and explosives from traveling merchants. Improve your logistics:
crates and wheelbarrows for transporting materials
horses and wagons for hauling large loads
Hire workers so your town keeps growing even when you’re busy elsewhere.
You’re Not Alone Out Here
The Wild West isn’t just gold and oil — it’s danger too:
attacks from wild animals
bandits roaming the area
pistols and shotguns available for purchase to defend yourself and your townsfolk
Your settlement must be safe if it’s going to survive.
A Moment of Rest
After a long day of hard work, you can:
visit the saloon
play darts
shoot to the bottle
Even a sheriff needs a break.
From Dusty Outpost to Bustling Metropolis
Will you manage to transform this forgotten “Nowhere” into a thriving metropolis and rise from a small‑town sheriff to a wealthy governor?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows (64-bit) 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 / i3-13100T, AMD A10 6800K / Athlon X4 950
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB / GTX 1050 2GB, AMD Radeon R7 265 2GB / RX 460 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p 60fps
Recommended
- OS: Windows (64-bit) 11
- Processor: Intel Core i3-14100, AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia RTX 3050 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 6400 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update 1.3 - faster buying, building, better containers & bug fixes
Howdy miners, cowboys and anyone brave enough to step into the mine! Quality of Life Added Unstuck option for when life gets you wedged Respawn Objects for containers, wagons and horses Selling nearby barrels and containers, even those loaded on wagons Buying items straight into nearby containers All selling NPCs now react to holding the interaction button Brickmaker got reorganized interaction options Building from nearby containers is now smoother Changes Time freezes during minigames Rope falling removed, so no more unexpected yee‑haw drops Boulder physics improved Wagons bought at the shop spawn correctly Cowboy (Bottle-Shooter) sometimes has a “bad day” now, so don’t ask why he’s grumpy and win a competition NPC animations polished up Terrain tweaks Two new tracks added Horses no longer make… questionable noises Bug Fixes Fixed loading objects into wagons Wheelbarrows no longer drift into the sunset and can enter the Church Saloon building panels placed correctly Wild animals behave a bit less "wild" Player controls disabled during scene loading to prevent premature yee‑hawing. The town’s a little safer, the mine a little less deadly, and the horses a little less… confusing. Saddle up, grab your pickaxe and keep those wagons straight. Stay dusty, minersRead full article on Community Announcements (Digital Melody S.A.)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 1.2 - lot of bug fixes & improvements
Howdy Miners! A fresh batch of fixes and improvements just rolled into town. Version 1.2. brings deeper holes, quieter nights, and some more fixes. Changes Deeper pit in the first mine, because it should always be. Reduced barrel‑throwing strength, no more launching them into orbit. Improved priest animations, fewer glitches, more holiness. Fixed price signs at the gunsmith, the numbers finally display correctly. Less frequent ambient sounds, fully disabled at night, nighttime silence now feels like actual silence. Bug Fixes Fixed mine loading issues, especially in the second mine, no more unexpected "blocky things" on your sight. Thanks for all your reports, videos, and messages, they help us shape every update. Keep digging, keep breaking things, and we’ll keep fixing them.Read full article on Community Announcements (Digital Melody S.A.)Patch NotesOfficial
Initial Patch - bug fixes & improvements
Howdy Miners! New version is here to make the West slightly less chaotic… QoL Added an alert sound for wild animals, because surprise wildlife encounters were getting a bit too exciting. Full barrel sound added, barrels now make an entrance like they’re auditioning for a theater play. Governor now grumbles while walking, he already complained nonstop, so we just gave him a microphone. Bug Fixes Numerous fixes to the barrel systems, barrels have agreed to behave. Fixed placing objects into wagons, wagons are no longer eating leaved goods Removed a softlock caused by upgrading the backpack too early, ambition is now officially supported. Updated weapon prices after prestige increases, fame changes everything, including price tags. Blocked starting minigames from horseback or while holding an object, multitasking has limits, even here. Moved minigame music to the Music channel, your ears will notice the difference. Fully loaded oil barrels now correctly contain oil after loading, shocking, we know. The ghost oil machine no longer complains about missing workers, ghosts operate independently. Minor issue with UI Fixed Steam Achievements: Too Small for the Both of Us Freight Brickmaster Prospector’s Pride Frontier Craftsman Thanks for all your reports. You’re the reason this dusty town keeps improving. See you in the mines, partner!Read full article on Community Announcements (Digital Melody S.A.)AnnouncementsOfficial
Wild West Miner Simulator available now!
Dear Miners & Cowboys!The long-awaited moment has arrived, and you can now grab your shovels and dig.Don't be discouraged by the coal and clay ores – they will also be useful and will bring you closer to finding the coveted gold nuggets.Trade, build, and help new residents to turn Nowhere into a bustling city.Bottle shooting, darts, horseback riding, horse-drawn carts, a wonderful day and night cycle, wild animals, and a delightfully funny story about how to turn a dead-end hole into a bustling city.Wild West Miner Simulator is now available!Play and search for gold and oil!Have fun and let us know what else would you like to see in the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (Digital Melody S.A.)AnnouncementsOfficial
Wild West Miner: First Gun — OUT NOW! 🤠
🌵 What’s Inside First Gun?In this prologue, you’ll step into the boots of a miner who has just lost everything after a wild animal attack. With no tools, no money, and no reputation left in town, you’ll have to rebuild your life from scratch.First Gun gives you:Your first toolsYour first excavationsYour first decisions that shape the early progressionA look at the tone and direction of the full gameIt’s a compact slice of the Wild West, enough to show you how the journey begins, without spoiling what’s coming next. 🔧 Why release a second demo?We want to give players a clearer, more polished preview of the game before the full version launches. First Gun includes improvements based on community feedback, updated systems, and a better introduction to the world and mechanics.Your feedback from this prologue will directly influence the final game. 📝 Tell us what you thinkWe’re building Wild West Miner together with the community. After playing First Gun, let us know:What you enjoyedWhat felt unclearWhat you’d like to see expandedWhat features you want in the full version Take the survey!Join the discussion on Steam or our Discord — every comment helps us shape the final release.🎮 Play the Prologue NowStart your journey here: 👉 Wild West Miner Simulator: First GunRead full article on Community Announcements (bartek)
