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Far Below

A calm, relaxing mining game about digging deeper and deeper below the surface. Gather ores, carve your own tunnels, and unwind as you descend into the quiet depths. Keep going until you're truly… Far Below.

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Small Rock Studios
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Small Rock Studios
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About the Game

Far Below is a calm, cozy 2D mining game about digging downward, collecting resources, and shaping your own branching network of tunnels. No combat — just relaxing exploration, careful planning, and the steady rhythm of carving your path into the earth.

Dig, Mine, and Explore

Use your tools to break through different types of terrain, uncover pockets of ore, and carve out tunnels that lead ever deeper. Each material has its own feel and reward, making every layer unique to explore.

Manage Tunnel Stability

Unsupported caverns can collapse, so you’ll need to reinforce your mine as you go. Place supports, ladders, and platforms to keep your tunnels safe and accessible as your mine grows.

Collect and Upgrade

Gather ores like copper, iron, coal, and rarer materials found in the depths. Bring resources back to the surface to refine, sell, or use for future upgrades.

Build Your Own Vertical World

Shape the mine however you want — straight shafts, branching tunnels, scenic caverns, or tight, efficient corridors. The deeper you go, the more rewarding (and risky) the trip back to the surface becomes.

Relaxing Gameplay Loop

Far Below is designed to be peaceful and satisfying. Dig at your own pace, experiment with tunnel designs, and slowly push deeper with each new day. Until you are... Far Below.

Current Early Gameplay Features

  • Fully destructible tile-based world

  • Multiple ore types with different values

  • Ladder and support placement

  • Tunnel stability system

  • Merchant for selling resources

  • Smelter for turning ore into bars

  • Inventory limits that encourage surface runs

Planned Features

  • New biomes and underground layers

  • Additional tools and upgrades

  • More structures for your mine

  • Surface buildings that expand your capabilities

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