There’s something oddly satisfying about getting the track just right. And in Mole Cart Mining, you’ll be messing with that track until it’s perfect.
Mole Cart Mining rolls onto Xbox Series X|S (Optimised), Xbox One, Windows PC and PlayStation for £4.19, bringing another neat, minimalist puzzle experience from Afil Games.
If that name rings a bell, it should; they’ve quietly carved out a niche for accessible, low-friction puzzlers over the past couple of years. This time though? We’re heading underground, and there’s a determined little mole waiting for you to lay the perfect route.
At A Glance
- Game: Mole Cart Mining
- Developer: Afil Games
- Publisher: Afil Games
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S Optimised, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation
- Price: £4.19
- Genre: Puzzle
A Hex Grid Beneath The Surface
At its core, Mole Cart Mining is built around a simple but clever idea.
You control a mine cart-riding mole, rotating track pieces on a hexagonal grid to create a seamless path from start to finish. The aim is clear: collect every mineral in the level and reach the exit without missing a beat.
Each stage is compact, focused, and handcrafted. Straight tracks, curves, and junctions are familiar puzzle tools, but the real twist comes in the form of rotating conveyors; tiles that automatically spin when the cart crosses them, altering the route mid-run.
That single mechanic transforms straightforward path-building into something more strategic. Timing matters. Planning matters. And sometimes you’ll need to think two moves ahead to avoid a derailment.
Iron Mines To Diamond Depths
Across 30 levels, split between the Iron Mines and Diamond Mines, Mole Cart Mining keeps its challenges tight and digestible.
There’s no timer pressure. No punishing failure state. Just clean, well-structured puzzles that build complexity gradually. Each solution delivers that satisfying click moment when the track aligns and the mole glides perfectly through your creation.
Another Minimalist Hit From Afil Games?
If you’ve played previous Afil Games releases, you’ll know what to expect.
In our review of Capy Spa, we noted that Afil “make fine, minimalist sokoban puzzles” – experiences that don’t chase innovation so much as refinement. Mole Cart Mining follows a similar philosophy. It’s compact, focused, and designed to be approachable.
Likewise, titles like Cute Astro and Hummingbird Garden have shown that Afil know how to go delivering clean, no-nonsense puzzle mechanics wrapped in charming presentation.
Mole Cart Mining continues that trend. It doesn’t reinvent the genre. It simply delivers smart route-building puzzles at a budget price.
A Small Game With A Clean Focus
Mole Cart Mining doesn’t aim to be sprawling or complex. It’s a tidy, well-crafted puzzle experience that leans into clarity and charm.
For £4.19, you’re getting 30 handcrafted levels, a satisfying central mechanic, and that dependable Afil Games approach to relaxed problem-solving.
And with versions available across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and PlayStation, it’s easy to jump in wherever you prefer to puzzle.
Sometimes, all you need is a cart, a mole, and the perfect track.
