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Heavy Pepper Inc. · Published by Heavy Pepper Inc. · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Start with a basic mining ship and snowball into an asteroid-crushing powerhouse in this incremental bullet hell roguelite. Mine asteroids, battle rival miners, stack upgrades, create powerful builds, and survive escalating threats across dangerous star systems.
Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Explore vast asteroid fields and build your mining empire in Mine or Burn. Start small and grow into a formidable force, stacking upgrades and facing escalating threats as you compete with other miners.
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About the Game
Start Small. Become Unstoppable
Mine or Burn is an incremental bullet hell roguelite where every run transforms a fragile mining ship into an asteroid-shredding powerhouse.
Harvest resources, stack powerful upgrades, and unlock ship systems that mine, gather, and defend on their own. Survive against increasingly dangerous threats, build momentum, discover powerful combinations, and watch your ship snowball from a struggling miner into a mining juggernaut.
Mine. Upgrade. Survive. Repeat
Every run starts small. A basic mining laser becomes a devastating mining tool, and a handful of upgrades becomes a powerful build. Increase your mining power, unlock ship systems that boost your efficiency, and strengthen your defenses, combining them into builds that scale throughout each run.
Every run makes your ship stronger, even the failed ones. Choose your upgrades carefully, create powerful combinations, and discover how far your mining ship can go.
Three Modes. One Goal: Become Overpowered
Three distinct game modes offer different ways to play, each rewarding experimentation, powerful upgrade combinations, and building a stronger mining ship with every run.
Time-Based Roguelite Mode. Race through dangerous sectors in an incremental bullet hell experience. Mine asteroids, unlock and upgrade weapons, battle rival mining ships, weave through escalating enemy fire, take down sector bosses, and build branching, run-defining upgrades as threats continue to intensify.
Asteroid Buster Mode. Smash apart asteroid fields with precision cursor mining while your numbers climb fast, upgrades stack, and small gains compound into serious mining power.
Survival Mode. No timer. Stay alive, gather fuel, and decide when you're ready to jump to the next star system.
Push Deeper Into the Unknown
Explore branching star systems filled with opportunities and danger. Choose your path, discover valuable resources, unlock powerful improvements, and push further with every run.
Failure is part of the process. Every run feeds your permanent upgrade tree, so even a lost ship isn't a lost run. Chase better upgrades, discover stronger combinations, and see how far your next attempt can go.
Mine or Burn is in development. All screenshots and footage represent alpha gameplay. Visuals, mechanics, and systems are subject to change.
Wishlist and follow Mine or Burn to receive development updates, feature reveals, and progress toward release.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: Intel i7-6700 / Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: TBD
- Storage: 800 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: TBD
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: TBD
- Storage: 800 MB available space
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AnnouncementsOfficial
The First Mine or Burn Playtest Is Here
What's Being TestedThis playtest features the time-based roguelite mode, a run-based incremental experience where every upgrade compounds your power, turning a fragile mining ship into an asteroid-shredding powerhouse.Feedback is especially valuable on:Does each run create the feeling of getting stronger and stronger?Are upgrades exciting enough to make you chase "just one more run?"Do builds feel unique and powerful?Does the jump from struggling miner to unstoppable machine feel satisfying?Performance and bugs.Joining the PlaytestRequested access but don't see the playtest yet? New players will be admitted in batches. Keep an eye on your Steam Library for Mine or Burn Playtest as invitations are sent out.Future PlaytestsAdditional playtests are planned as development progresses:Survival Mode: No timer. Stay alive, gather fuel, and decide when you're ready to jump to the next star system.Asteroid Buster Mode: Smash apart asteroids with precision cursor mining while building enough power to push into tougher sectors.Feedback WantedAfter playing, please take a few minutes to complete the feedback form:Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/QhoUDdFpvuxfvWN86For bug reports, balance discussions, or to share ideas in more detail, join the Discord and chat directly with the developer.Discord: https://discord.gg/heavypepperEvery piece of feedback helps refine the progression, balance, and feel of Mine or Burn. Thanks for being part of the first playtest.Read full article on Community Announcements (Heavy Pepper Inc.)Patch NotesOfficial
Mine or Burn Update: New Bullet Hell Mode, Relics & More
Developer UpdateMine or Burn is expanding beyond its core asteroid-breaking gameplay with new bullet hell and survival modes. This update introduces new ways to play, along with relics, survival improvements, and continued development of the original experience.Incremental Bullet HellA brand-new way to play.Freely pilot your ship through dangerous sectors, mine asteroids, battle enemy ships, and dodge waves of incoming fire.Every run culminates in a major boss encounter that transforms the entire sector into a battle for survival. Defeat the boss to advance to the next sector, where tougher enemies and greater rewards await.RelicsRelics are hidden inside special asteroids and can dramatically change how a run unfolds.Some provide powerful bonuses paired with meaningful drawbacks. For example, one relic greatly increases resources while reducing the time available in a sector.More relics are planned, creating new possibilities and run-defining decisions.Asteroid BreakerThe original Nodebuster style mode remains a core part of Mine or Burn.Your ship stays anchored as you break apart asteroids, collect resources, and prepare for each sector’s boss encounter. Between runs, you unlock upgrades that make future attempts stronger and more efficient.Survival ModeSurvival mode offers a more open-ended challenge.Collect enough fuel to jump between sectors while surviving increasingly dangerous threats. Upgrade your ship between jumps and see how far your build can carry you.What's Next?More relicsMore enemiesMore bossesThese updates bring Mine or Burn closer to its full vision, and there's still much more to come.If the game looks interesting, consider wishlisting it on Steam to follow development and future updates.Read full article on Community Announcements (Heavy Pepper Inc.)AnnouncementsOfficial
Mine or Burn Announcement
Mine or Burn is an active incremental roguelite where you mine asteroids to collect fuel and alloy. Fuel lets you hyperjump to a new star system before enemies can locate your sector and take your resources.You can upgrade your mining operation, your ship, and its defences. The faster you mine and the stronger your ship becomes, the better your chances of escaping to the next sector. If pursuers catch up, battles play out automatically, and the results depend on the choices you’ve made in your upgrades.The game takes place across branching star systems. You choose sectors with rewards or modifiers that change how your environment behaves, and each jump shapes the challenges ahead. As you move deeper, more fuel is required to jump, so keeping up with upgrades is essential to stay ahead of escalating threats.Every decision from mining asteroids to upgrading your ship to picking your route contributes to a steady sense of progress and growth.Sign Up for PlaytestingSign up to playtest Mine or Burn (on store page) and help shape the game before it launches. Your feedback will guide balance, improvements, and the overall experience. Development RoadmapStay Connected with Mine or BurnWishlist and follow Mine or Burn to receive development updates, feature reveals, and progress toward release.Read full article on Community Announcements (Heavy Pepper Inc.)
