Indie game developer Merge Conflict Studio launched Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim today on Steam. The mining and shop management game is the second release from the five-person team. Gemporium started as a month-long project to experiment with a more concise and sustainable development process! The team launched the initial demo after that first month and have been chipping away at the full game since. Merge Conflict Studio is proud to NOT utilize generative AI in any part of their game development process.
Full Game Features:
- 3 distinct mines
- 15 unique gemstones
- 17 unique upgrades (+ tier upgrades)
- 20 achievements to unlock
- A charming and lighthearted narrative
- A cozy mode option that disables the gameplay timer
- Minigames
- Twitch Integration
- Accessibility Options
Play as an anxious mole and grow your small gem business in the simulation miner and shop management game, Gemporium! After your Grandmole leaves for vacation, you’re left in charge of her gem shop. While learning the ropes of shop-running and prospecting, you find out the Gemporium came with a hidden cost: Grandmole’s unpaid debts. Now, on top of building your business, you must appease the Loan Shark that shows up every few days! Manage your time wisely to mine gemstones, refine them, and sell them to awaiting customers. Sell customers the gem they want to increase your shop’s reputation and attract new customers.
Links:
- Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2836100/Gemporium_A_Cute_Mining_Sim/
- Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y2psyGZ7dyY4jZBvdIH3t5DvXZta25FM?usp=drive_link
- Website: https://mergeconflictstudio.com/games/gemporium/
- Socials: https://linktr.ee/mergeconflictstudio?utm_source=qr_code
About the Team
Merge Conflict Studio is a five-person independent game developer in Texas. It was founded in 2023 after the release of their first title, Re:Fresh, found success. The six founders started the studio with one goal: making heartfelt games for the planet! In 2024, the entire team moved into a house together to pursue this dream, and after working on a couple of different demos and prototypes, they announced their second game, Gemporium!
Press Contact
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