Games like Lodebreaker

Same developer and core loop of tapping to mine gold and buying upgrades.

Very similar progression from a single pickaxe to managing a massive workforce.

You recruit dwarves to do the heavy lifting just like your crew.

Satisfying rhythmic mining mechanics that reward every impactful hit.

Side-view perspective with a deep skill tree for upgrading your gear.

Cozy side-view mining that lets your workers dig while you relax.

Striking a rock to generate resources for massive upgrades and new structures.

Satisfyingly break ore blocks to unlock deeper layers and better tools.

Build an industrial empire by automating your mining and smelting processes.

Swing your pickaxe through caves to unlock permanent, powerful upgrades.

Relaxing resource gathering and tool crafting to rebuild a settlement.

Idle simulation that sits on your desktop while you do other things.