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Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below.

BORE BLASTERS is a dwarf, mining and exploration game developed and published by 8BitSkull.
Released on March 08th 2024 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 9 languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil and Spanish - Latin America.

It has received 668 reviews of which 544 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 6.29€ on Steam with a 30% discount, but you can find it for less on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified BORE BLASTERS into these genres:

Dwarf Mining Exploration Loot Action Procedural Generation Rogue-lite Action Roguelike Collectathon Casual Arcade Fantasy Rogue-like Steampunk Underground Score Attack Action-Adventure Pixel Graphics 2D Singleplayer

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX® 9 Compatible Graphics Card
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 11+
  • Processor: 64-bit Intel and ARM
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please note Wayland with NVIDIA is likely to cause issues. Game should run fine with X11.

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Jan. 2026
Bore Blasters is a digging / mining / roguelite game in which you shoot blocks, venture deep down into the ground, hunt for gems, and complete small missions. You then upgrade your ship with your found gold to complete more difficult missions. There are 3 characters to play as and each have his / her own style of play with strengths and weeknesses. The game took just over 20 hours to complete 100%. + The gameplay (mostly) never got stale in my 20 hours of playing. Shooting blocks and trying out various strategies to complete missions was always fun. There are many different weapon combos that when used together can make for ultimate destruction. + The writing and banter of the dwarves / goblins was always entertaining. + Very addicting. + Great soundtrack / music. + The game is long. + Fun boss fights - The later missions of the game, I would say hours 18-20 near the end, can feel a bit repetitive. - Could have used a few more boss fights and enemy variety. - Could have used more of a variety of missions objectives. Excellent game for lovers of digging / mining games. Overall: 8.5/10
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June 2025
Fun little game that you can play in short runs with each run taking roughly 10 minutes. Although i caught myself spending hours in it. The mechanics are simple and the gameloop, while being a tad monotone, still remains motivating. The soundtrack is really well done and fits the games athmosphere. All in all, go give it a try, especially if it's on sale.
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June 2025
In the vast minefield of roguelites and arcade shooters, BORE BLASTERS blasts its way into the spotlight with a quirky concept and pixel-perfect execution. Developed by indie studio 8BitSkull, this game is equal parts mining, mayhem, and mechanical mastery. At its core, BORE BLASTERS is a frantic, twin-stick shooter where you pilot a heavily armed drill-copter straight down into the earth. Your mission? Carve your way through layers of rock, harvest precious gems, and survive waves of underground threats. It’s a fast-paced loop that perfectly balances chaos and control. Each run is procedurally generated and only lasts a few minutes—short enough to keep things snappy, but packed with tension. The deeper you go, the tougher the enemies and terrain, forcing you to adapt on the fly with quick upgrades and split-second decisions. Visually, the game’s retro pixel art shines. Environments are colorful, destructible, and delightfully animated. Enemy designs are varied, from angry mole-bots to lava-dwelling horrors, all backed by a punchy synth soundtrack that keeps your adrenaline spiking. Sound effects are crisp and satisfying. Each gem ping and explosion lands with weight, giving you constant feedback without overwhelming the action. Between runs, you’ll use collected gems to upgrade your gyrocopter with stronger weapons, faster drills, and cooler abilities. This meta-progression keeps the game feeling fresh even after dozens of dives. Still, the progression can feel grindy after a while. With no overarching narrative or campaign, motivation depends entirely on your love for the core loop—which, fortunately, is extremely fun. BORE BLASTERS doesn’t pretend to be more than it is—and that’s its strength. It’s a pick-up-and-play adrenaline rush with bite-sized runs, clever enemy design, and just enough upgrade depth to keep you coming back. If you enjoy roguelites, drilling mechanics, or twin-stick chaos, this one’s a gem. Pros: -Addictive arcade gameplay loop -Crisp, charming pixel visuals -Short, high-intensity runs perfect for quick sessions -Satisfying upgrades and unlocks Cons: -Can feel repetitive in long bursts -Light on story and world-building Rating: 8/10
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April 2025
A fun little time sink - just be aware if you are a completionist that the 100% achievement will be a bit of a slog like in many games of this type.
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March 2025
Pretty addicting game it had me hooked. Bought it on sale, there's enough content to be worth the full price with daily runs, and the 3 unique miners to pick from.
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Frequently Asked Questions

BORE BLASTERS is currently priced at 6.29€ on Steam.

BORE BLASTERS is currently available at a 30% discount. You can purchase it for 6.29€ on Steam.

BORE BLASTERS received 544 positive votes out of a total of 668 achieving a rating of 7.70.
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BORE BLASTERS was developed and published by 8BitSkull.

BORE BLASTERS is playable and fully supported on Windows.

BORE BLASTERS is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

BORE BLASTERS is playable and fully supported on Linux.

BORE BLASTERS is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for BORE BLASTERS. Explore additional content available for BORE BLASTERS on Steam.

BORE BLASTERS does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

BORE BLASTERS does not support Steam Remote Play.

BORE BLASTERS is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for BORE BLASTERS.

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