Texplore
Release date: Jan 4, 2026
Developers: Dustin Garner
Publishers: Dustin Garner
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Texplore is a roguelite digging-and-combat game where every run challenges you to go deeper. Drill through a collapsing Earth, fight what lives below, haul valuables back to the surface, and spend your winnings to push farther next attempt—until you can build the rocket and escape to a harsher world. Each run is a fast loop of descend → mine & fight → cash out → upgrade → dive again , with risky choices that can supercharge you or end the run early. THE CORE LOOP Start each run with only a drill and a weak jetpack. Mine resources, fight enemies for XP, and sell loot at the Shop for per-run upgrades (drill power, jetpack fuel, hull armor, weapons). When you die or get stuck, you earn Skill Points based on performance to invest in permanent meta-progression that makes every new run start stronger. KEY FEATURES Procedurally generated worlds : randomized caves, ore veins, enemy placements, and boss positions every run Cash-out economy : sell what you mine to upgrade drill, jetpack, hull, inventory, and weapons (per-run) Performance-based meta progression : earn Skill Points by how well you do and invest them in permanent upgrades between runs Lucky Roll upgrade wheel : spend XP (100 per roll) to gamble for powerful run-changing boosts—from Common to Legendary rarity Teleporters (rare finds) : discover and collect teleport items to reposition quickly or escape dangerous situations Autominer & Factory buildings : unlock passive mining and craft rocket parts from resources (goal: 50 parts to launch) Bosses & milestones : depth achievements and a boss per world with massive coin/XP rewards Moon endgame : rarer resources, tougher enemies, and a brutal boss waiting at the bottom Built for controller play : full gamepad navigation across all menus and gameplay ⚠️ Important : Shop upgrades reset each run—this is why building permanent upgrades in the Skill Tree matters. Start each new run stronger than before 

Press reviews: “Yah” Yah – Yah or Nah “TexPlore is a mining action-roguelike where every run matters. Dig deep into a collapsing Earth, fight hostile creatures, upgrade your gear between runs, and attempt to escape before it's too late.” Recomended – ~Universal Gamers~