- From the Rift to the Moon - Meet My Next Game, NARON - 6 August 2026
From the Rift to the MoonHey everyone - Lars here. This page is usually all about Rift Miner, but I'm borrowing it for one small piece of shameless cross-promotion: my next game, NARON, now has a Steam page.NARON isn't Rift Miner 2, and it isn't meant to replace it. But the two games clearly come from the same part of my brain: unstable worlds, valuable resources, roguelite runs, and the persistent question of whether going one level deeper is a terrible idea.Visit NARON on Steam and add it to your wishlist What Rift Miner and NARON shareIn Rift Miner, you're on your own. You mine against the clock, grab everything you can, and make it back through the portal before time runs out. Echo Cards, permanent upgrades, and the high-risk Deeper Rifts let you push each run further.NARON shifts that pressure from the clock to the crew.Rift Miner asks: How much can you extract before time runs out…
- Rift Miner v1.0.5e - 22 April 2026
A %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLow/TideRaft/Rift Miner/display.config file is now created on game startup. If resolution settings become broken, the resolution can be adjusted manually in this file.
- Rift Miner v1.0.5c - 20 April 2026
Fix: Added several fixes for Linux Proton emulators. Held mouse buttons and drag-and-drop should now work correctly.
- Rift Miner v1.0.5 - 20 April 2026
Feature: A new console has been placed in the hub, allowing you to view a 3D preview of all unlocked maps. Usability: WASD now moves the upgrade tree faster.
- Rift Miner v1.0.4 - 20 April 2026
Fix: Successfully removed lag caused by music track changes. Fix: Demo completion times were mistakenly carried over as normal full-version completion times. Improvement: Further hardened rare edge cases where the player could glitch through the map, reducing the chance of this happening even more. Balancing: Increased the range of the initial Destruction Sphere from 1.5 to 1.75. This allows blocks above the player to be destroyed as well while the Aura is active at Level 1.
- Rift Miner v1.0.3 - 18 April 2026
Fixed an issue where save files started in the demo version but completed in the full version did not record a completion time. The leaderboard now correctly sets the completion time for those saves. Fixed lag caused by music track changes within a Rift.
- Rift Miner v1.0.2 – Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements - 17 April 2026
Fixed a rare bug where players could spawn in a Rift without a pickaxe and without a timer. Also includes performance improvements.
- Rift Miner v1.0.1 - Map Override Fix - 16 April 2026
Fixed the Echo Card "Map Override" map selection. The map assigned by the Echo Card now loads reliably.
- Rift Miner is live now: The portals are open - 16 April 2026
The portals are open Rift Miner is live now on Steam. Enter the Rifts, mine against the clock, secure your haul, and push your builds further and further with permanent upgrades and Echo Cards. Short runs. Hard choices. More risk for more reward. If you want to see how far you can push a run, now is the time. Why Rift Miner?Fast first-person mining runs under constant time pressureDestructible voxel Rifts full of resources, risk, and opportunityEcho Cards for powerful synergies and escalating buildsPermanent progression that makes every run count Live now Rift Miner is available now - and so is the Rift Miner soundtrack by Lost Beats. Get it on Steam Rift Miner on Steam The soundtrack: Thank you to everyone who supported Rift Miner on the way here. Now it is time to enter the Rifts.
- The portals open today: Rift Miner launches at 18:00 CEST - 16 April 2026
The portals open today Rift Miner launches on Steam today at 18:00 CEST. Today is the day. Rift Miner is a fast first-person mining roguelite built around speed, risk, and build synergies. You enter Rifts through portals, mine against the clock, secure your haul, and turn every successful run into permanent progression, new options, and even stronger builds. What starts small quickly turns into a pull of decisions, efficiency, and escalation. You optimize your route, shape your drill, combine Echo Cards, and push every run for more. And once you are far enough in, you can keep going for higher risk and bigger rewards. Launch timesEurope: 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST / 19:00 EESTNorth America East: 12:00 EDTNorth America Central: 11:00 CDTNorth America Mountain: 10:00 MDTNorth America West: 09:00 PDTWhat awaits you in Rift MinerShort, intense first-person mining runs under time pressureDestruc…
- Next Fest Challenge - Demo Speedrun - 24 February 2026
Steam Next Fest Challenge - Rift Miner Demo Speedrun Steam Next Fest is live - and the Rift Miner demo is running in the current Steam Next Fest build. So let’s turn it into a challenge. Time to beat 17:13.990 Player OFFLINE_I_MG cleared the demo in 17:13.990 and is currently #1 on the Demo Speedrun Leaderboard. Video proof: Note: the recording has no audio. Can you take #1? Play the demo during Next FestFinish the demo as fast as you can - no excusesWant a better time? Start a new save and run it backCheck your position on the in-game leaderboard Play the demo - Wishlist Feedback - bugs - ideas Join the Discord OFFLINE_I_MG set the bar - now kick it over. ⛏️
- Steam Next Fest - Demo Updated - 23 February 2026
Steam Next Fest is live - jump into the Rift Miner demo Steam Next Fest starts today at 18:00 and Rift Miner is in. The demo was already out, but this is the current Next Fest build with fresh polish, fixes, and QoL. Compete on the demo leaderboard Your score is the time it takes to finish the demo. You can improve your time anytime by starting a new save and doing a faster run. Highlights since demo release Performance - smoother long sessions, reduced map loading spikesStability - memory leaks fixedQoL - pin upgrades to track required mining resourcesOptions - new FOV setting, hub zoom for easier leaderboard readabilityUI - upgrade tree cleaned upVisuals - portals updated, brief invisibility bug fixed Play the demo - Wishlist Feedback - Bugs - Ideas Join the Discord Or post in the Steam Discussions. Question Which Echo Card or upgrade combo feels strongest right now - and what should…
- Rift Miner Demo is live – play now & share your feedback! - 6 February 2026
Rift Miner Demo is out now!Play today, share feedback & please wishlistThe demo is live - the Rift is open. 🔥 If you’ve got a minute: jump in, run a few fast extractions, grab the loot, and let me know how it feels. Feedback, ideas & bug reports Best place is Discord: Join the Rift Miner Discord Or post in the Steam Discussions: Steam Discussions Wishlist = huge support ❤️ If you enjoy the demo, please wishlist Rift Miner - it helps a ton with visibility on Steam. Thank you!I read everything - feedback, bugs, balance thoughts, or your best extraction stories. See you in the Rift. ⛏️
- Rift Miner Demo launches Feb 6 at 17:00 CET - Wishlist now! - 30 January 2026
Rift Miner Demo drops Friday, February 6, 2026!Launch time: 17:00 CET (Berlin) The Rift is opening - and you’re invited. In just 7 days, you can finally jump in and play the Rift Miner Demo on Steam. Mine fast, grab your loot, and escape before the Rift collapses - then cash in your haul for upgrades and go deeper next run. Demo release time - major regionsCET (Berlin): Fri, Feb 6 - 17:00 UK (GMT): Fri, Feb 6 - 16:00 US East (ET): Fri, Feb 6 - 11:00 US West (PT): Fri, Feb 6 - 08:00 Brazil (BRT): Fri, Feb 6 - 13:00 Japan (JST): Sat, Feb 7 - 01:00 Australia (AEDT - Sydney): Sat, Feb 7 - 03:00 What to expect in the DemoFast, satisfying mining in 3D voxel rifts - every second counts. Roguelite progression: extract, upgrade, repeat - and push deeper each attempt. Build-defining runs with powerful synergies and playstyle shifts. Demo Speedrun Leaderboard: finish the demo as fast as possible a…
- Spotlight: Lost Beats - The Atmosphere of Rift Miner - 14 December 2025
Spotlight: Lost Beats - The Atmosphere of Rift Miner Hey everyone! As a solo developer, I juggle a lot of different roles - coder, game designer, artist. But there is one layer of the game that is so critical to the immersion that I am glad to have an expert handling it: the music. Without the right sound, the Rift is just a dark hole. With the right sound, it becomes a place that feels like it is watching you. That is where Lost Beats comes in. Before we dive in, a quick update for your calendars: Demo: Coming for Steam Next Fest in February 2026.Release: We start drilling on April 16, 2026.>> Wishlist Rift Miner on Steam
- Shape Your Destruction with the Hand Drill - 10 December 2025
The Drill – Your Key to the Depths Hello everyone! Today I want to introduce you to one of the most powerful tools in Rift Miner: The Hand Drill. While your pickaxe is reliable and precise, the drill is the tool of choice when you need to chew through massive amounts of rock quickly. But the drill isn't just "faster." It's a complex instrument that you can adapt to your needs and strategies. Let's take a look at how it works. >> Add Rift Miner to your Wishlist now!
- Rift Miner is now fully localized into 16 languages! - 18 November 2025
Rift Miner is now fully localized into 16 languages! Hey everyone, let me start with the most important bit: if you’d like to support Rift Miner, please consider adding the game to your Steam wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3989120/Rift_Miner/ For a small solo indie project, every single wishlist makes a huge difference. 💛 Five new languages added I’ve just finished a major localization pass, and Rift Miner is now fully playable in five additional languages: Brazilian Portuguese Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean Japanese The UI, menus, tutorials and the store page have all been localized so players around the world can dive into the rifts in their own language. A total of 16 languages With this update, Rift Miner is now available in 16 languages: German English French Italian Spanish – Spain Portuguese – Portugal Polish Russian Turkish Danish Dutch Korean B…
- Devlog: Echo Cards in Rift Miner - 13 November 2025
Hey everyone!The support and excitement for Rift Miner have been absolutely incredible, and I'm so grateful for this amazing community. If you haven't already, wishlisting the game on Steam is the single best way to help us reach even more players. Thank you so much for that!Today, I want to pull back the curtain on one of the most crucial systems in Rift Miner: the Echo Cards. They are the heart of the rogue-lite experience and the key to turning an ordinary dive into a legendary run. Every time you enter the Rift, you're starting fresh, but the Echoes you find are what will define your strategy and power.Permanent Progression: The Rift ModulatorBack in the safety of your hub, you'll spend a lot of time at the Rift Modulator. This is where your permanent progression with each card happens. By spending Echo Points (EP) earned from synthesizing resources, you can permanently unlock highe…
- Rift Miner First Devlog - 7 November 2025
Rift Miner First DevlogHey Miners, Here’s a short, but meaningful update for everyone following the development of Rift Miner. Where we areRift Miner is feature complete and in Beta. Right now I’m focused on: Squashing small but annoying bugsIntegrating new languages (translations)Fine tuning full gamepad support Languages at launchRift Miner will ship with the following languages: GermanEnglishFrenchSpanishPortugueseItalianPolishTurkishDutchDanishIs your language missing? Drop a comment, I’m open to adding more. What’s nextOnce Beta wraps up, I’ll switch to a public demo, which I’m aiming to release around Steam Next Fest in February. If everything goes smoothly, the full release will follow shortly after. How you can helpI’m an indie dev, which means marketing is the toughest part. If you want to support Rift Miner, the best things you can do right now: Add Rift Miner to your Steam Wi…
