Terminal Descent wraps incremental mining mechanics in a terminal interface, tasking you with upgrading drills, automating extraction, and smelting ore as you descend through procedural depths. The ASCII-based design supports both active clicking and idle progression, making it suited for players who want incremental gameplay without leaving their command line.
About this game
Terminal Descent is a terminal-based mining incremental game. Upgrade drills, automate operations, smelt metals, and descend deeper. ASCII graphics with active/idle hybrid gameplay in your terminal.
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Demo Patch NotesFixed (hopefully) Proton compatibility issuesAdded a lore text pop-up in a new terminal windowRebalanced autominer scaling to make it more impactful early onAdjusted coal generation to be scarcer at the startRebalanced multipliersAdded new upgrade: Coal ChanceShortened the demo to the first 10 levels for a more concise experience
PATCH NOTESHello everyone,This update focuses on balance improvements and bug fixes to make the gameplay smoother and more consistent.Changes and Fixes:Rebalanced autominer effectiveness to ensure better pacing.Fixed a bug where purchasing multiple autominers would incorrectly stack their effects, leading to unintended results.Adjusted the smelter tutorial box to prevent overlapping with the background.Improved the smelter tutorial text for better clarity and understanding.Resolved an issue with the mining cart that could appear after the game had been running for an extended period.I am also aware of the issues with the Linux build. They are being worked on, although progress is happening slowly.Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Any feedback and suggestion helps a lot!
Demo Release AnnouncementHi everyone,The demo for Terminal Descent is now available. This is your chance to experience the first steps into the mines and see what the game is all about.What’s Included in the DemoCore mining gameplayDrill upgrades and early progressionEarly store features for upgradesBasic save/load supportFirst boss encounterFirst buildings (mining cart, smelter)This demo is a focused slice of the game, designed to give you a taste of the mechanics and atmosphere. The full release will expand on this with more upgrades, deeper progression, and additional systems/mechanics.FeedbackYour feedback is extremely important at this stage. Please share your thoughts, suggestions, and bug reports in the Community Hub. Every comment helps shape the future of the game.Thank you for trying out Terminal Descent.– Roxicaro
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