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DeskAlchemy: Fairy Mine Tales

"DeskAlchemy: Xiao Ke's Journey" is an idle to light storyline role-playing game. A young man from a small town encounters a talking mole named Xiao Ke, and embarks on a journey to dig for minerals and treasure across the country.

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LingJing
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LingJing
Release
April 28, 2026
96 days ago
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About the Game

Welcome to DeskAlchemy: Xiao Ke's Journey. Embark on a mining adventure in an elegant Chinese fantasy world. Enjoy relaxing idle gameplay, collect hundreds of unique ores at your own pace, and build your personal collection. Unlock exclusive achievements and become your one-of-a-kind mineral master.

  • Idle Mining: Let Xiao Ke dig and gather resources for you. Collect hundreds of ores with distinct shapes and features.

  • Active Mining: Have fun with classic whack-a-mole gameplay. Tap and interact to gain extra ores effortlessly.

  • Story line: Receive heartfelt letters from townsfolk and companions, accompanying you along your journey.

  • Golden Collection Book: Upgrade your equipment as you explore deeper mines. Dig up rare and high-quality minerals to unlock the deluxe golden encyclopedia.

About the Developer & Game Creation

This game is fully developed solo. I keep learning and improving through practice, striving to create fun and polished games with passion. Thank you for reading, and I truly appreciate your support.

This is my debut game. All art assets are carefully selected, adjusted and refined by hand with my own aesthetic, to maintain a unified and cohesive visual style.

The game features balanced and gentle progression design, so every player can complete all achievements with ease.

Hope you enjoy this journey. O(∩_∩)O

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