
This game is rated ESRB: Everyone.
Gold Mining Simulator is a construction and resource management simulator developed by Code Horizon, released in 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Android. Players build a gold mining operation from the ground up, beginning with basic hand tools like a bucket and pan before leasing claims, operating heavy machinery, and upgrading wash plant components to increase output. The game draws on real-world mining methods and equipment, placing players at the controls of excavators, drills, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and other vehicles. Mechanical breakdowns are an ongoing hazard — machine components can fail unexpectedly, creating costly setbacks that add pressure to daily operations. The game world consists of four distinct mining claims, each featuring fully deformable terrain and its own backstory to uncover. Progression ties financial reinvestment to expanding efficiency, as earnings fund better equipment and access to more productive sites.