About Ore Journey

The Game

Ore Journey is a browser-based idle/clicker game inspired by classics like Cookie Clicker and the industrial scale of EVE Online's mining operations. Set in an endless asteroid belt, you pilot a mining vessel, extracting ore and pushing ever deeper into hazardous space.

The game features a unique balance between active clicking gameplay and passive automation. Start with just a manual laser, then unlock auto-lasers and mining drones to keep the ore flowing even when you're away.

Features

• Procedurally generated asteroids with dynamic visual effects
• 14 distinct upgrades across 5 categories
• Risk/reward progression - deeper space means more ore but more danger
• Cloud saves with Google or Discord authentication
• No microtransactions or pay-to-win
• Server-synchronized events shared by all players
• Works on desktop and mobile browsers

Shared World Events

Unlike most idle games that run entirely offline, Ore Journey connects to a live server. This enables synchronized events that all players experience together at the same time:

• Meteor Shower (every 5 minutes) - Asteroid spawn rates double for 30 seconds
• Nebula Cloud (every 20 minutes) - Mining efficiency doubles for 30 seconds

When an event triggers, every player in the game sees it happen simultaneously. This shared experience creates a sense of community even in a solo mining operation.

Technology

Ore Journey is built with modern web technologies:

• Phaser 3 - Game engine powering all visuals and gameplay
• TypeScript - Type-safe code across client and server
• Node.js - Backend server for authentication and saves
• MariaDB - Persistent storage for player data

All graphics are procedurally generated—no sprite assets required. The starfield, asteroids, lasers, drones, and cockpit are all drawn with code.

Development

Ore Journey is developed by 200 Monkeys, focused on creating engaging browser-based games. The game is actively developed and updated with new features, balance improvements, and bug fixes.

Contact

Found a bug or have a suggestion? We'd love to hear from you!

Email: 200monkeysdev@gmail.com

Credits

• Game Design & Architecture: 200 Monkeys
• Development: Claude (Anthropic) — AI-assisted development
• Game Engine: Phaser (MIT License)

Ore Journey was built using AI-assisted development, with Claude handling the implementation work based on game design and creative direction from 200 Monkeys.