About GroundBreaker
GroundBreaker is a short incremental game about digging all the way to the bottom of a dark mine. You collect rocks as you go, find upgrades along the way and buy more, all to reach the end.
Danger comes from two directions. There are enemies down there that fight back, and your oxygen is limited, so every run is a balance between pushing deeper and running out of air. Each mine is generated fresh, and you can type in a seed to replay a specific layout or leave it blank for a random one.
The art is hand-drawn and earthy, the mood is dark with a creepy streak, and runs are quick. You can play GroundBreaker free here in a browser tab.
How to Play GroundBreaker
- Click Play on the title screen. Enter a seed for a specific mine, or leave the box blank for a random one.
- Click inside the game window first, then try the keyboard and mouse.
- Collect rocks as you dig.
- Find upgrades in the mine, and buy more with what you collect.
- Fight the enemies you run into.
- Watch your oxygen and push for the end of the mine.
What to Expect in GroundBreaker
GroundBreaker plays like a small management game hidden inside a dig. Oxygen is the clock on every run, and deciding how to spend it on digging, fighting or exploring is where most of the thinking goes.
The tone is dark and a little unsettling, with gloomy tunnels and hostile creatures, but runs are short, so a bad one is easy to shrug off. For an incremental game it asks for more care than most, because a greedy dig can leave you short of air.
Tips for GroundBreaker
- Keep an eye on your oxygen at all times. It decides how far each run can go.
- Do not pick fights you do not need. Every enemy costs time, and time costs oxygen.
- Grab every upgrade you find down there. Each one makes the next stretch of tunnel easier.
- Leave the seed blank when you want a fresh layout, and note down any seed that gave you a good run.
- To play GroundBreaker online against a friend, both of you type the same seed and compare how far you get.
Who Made GroundBreaker
GroundBreaker was made by Delunado, aviss, PacoDiago, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Unity. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the GroundBreaker page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is GroundBreaker free?
Yes. GroundBreaker is free to play here in your browser, with nothing to download. Click Play on the title screen, decide whether to enter a seed or take a random mine, and start digging toward the bottom with an eye on your oxygen.
How do you play GroundBreaker?
You dig through a dark mine, collect rocks, pick up and buy upgrades, and fight off enemies on the way down. Oxygen is limited, so you have to judge how far to push on each run. Click inside the game window first, then try the keyboard and mouse to dig and move.
What is the goal in GroundBreaker?
Reach the end of the mine. GroundBreaker gives you a dark, procedurally generated mine full of rocks, upgrades and enemies, and your job is to get all the way down. Managing oxygen, choosing upgrades and picking your fights carefully are what get you there.
Who made GroundBreaker?
GroundBreaker was made by Delunado, Aviss and Paco Diago, and released on itch.io. It was built in Unity. FunClicker embeds the creators' own version so you can play it here, and all credit for the design, art and code belongs to them.
Can I play GroundBreaker on a Chromebook or phone?
GroundBreaker runs in a browser, so a Chromebook or laptop works. A keyboard and mouse are the safe choice, since the game is set up for a computer. A phone may load the title screen, but a full run of digging and fighting is much more comfortable with a proper keyboard and mouse.
Is GroundBreaker unblocked at school?
GroundBreaker unblocked depends on the network you're on. The game needs only a browser tab, with nothing to install, but each school sets its own filters, and we do not control those. If it opens on your connection, it plays here the same as anywhere else.
What does the seed do in GroundBreaker?
Every mine in GroundBreaker comes from a seed. Type one in on the title screen to get that exact layout, which is handy for replaying a mine you liked or comparing runs with a friend on the same map. Leave the box blank and the game picks a random seed, giving you a fresh mine.
Is GroundBreaker a roguelite?
It has a lot of roguelite in it. Mines are procedurally generated, runs are short, and you collect rocks to buy upgrades as you dig deeper. On top of that sits the constant pressure of a limited oxygen supply, plus enemies that make every trip down a little riskier than the last.
