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Coal LLC

Bye Bye Ocean / Official Site
IndieRoguelikeSimulationStrategy
Official socials: Bluesky
Game Details
Publisher
Bye Bye Ocean
Release date
Sep 12th, 2025
Status
Released
Classification
Mining roguelike
Distribution
Steam (Windows, macOS)
Monetization
Buy to play
Multiplayer
No
PvP
No
Setting
Absurdist, corporate-dystopian
Run length
40 Minutes - 2 Hours
Meta-progression
None
Build diversity
High
Platforms
PC, Steam

Meeting today’s coal quota is only the beginning. In Coal LLC, every successful day immediately raises the stakes, pushing you to dig deeper, hire more workers, and build a mining operation capable of producing increasingly ridiculous amounts of coal before time runs out. What starts with a single pickaxe soon grows into an absurdly efficient corporation where bigger numbers are always waiting just beneath the surface.

Coal LLC is a management roguelite built around mining, expansion, and optimization. Each procedurally generated mine challenges you to meet ever-increasing production quotas by gathering resources, recruiting employees, upgrading equipment, and discovering game-changing professions and tools. Between different maps, professions, and game modes, every run encourages a fresh approach to building the ultimate coal empire.

What Makes It Different?

  • Mine procedurally generated worlds that refresh every day
  • Meet escalating coal quotas before time runs out
  • Recruit and promote employees into specialized roles
  • Unlock powerful tools, professions, and equipment
  • Experiment with different maps and build strategies
  • Play standard, peaceful, or endless modes
  • Grow your mining operation from a single worker to an enormous corporation

Every Day Is a Race Against the Clock

The mine resets each morning, forcing you to think quickly about where to dig and how to make the most of the limited time available. Every decision matters, whether you’re chasing richer coal deposits, upgrading equipment, or finding the fastest route back before the day’s quota catches up with you.

That constant pressure gives each run a satisfying feel. Surviving one day is rewarding, but knowing tomorrow’s target will be even higher means there’s never much time to become comfortable.

Building a Bigger Business

Mining the coal yourself won’t be enough for long. As your company expands, you’ll recruit employees, promote them into specialized professions, and unlock increasingly powerful equipment that dramatically changes how efficiently your operation runs.

With different professions, maps, and upgrade paths available, no two corporations need to develop in quite the same way. Experimenting with new combinations becomes just as important as simply digging deeper.

Always One More Upgrade

Runs can end surprisingly early if you fall behind your quota, but every fresh attempt offers another opportunity to optimize your strategy. A better profession, a smarter upgrade path, or a more efficient mining route can completely change how far your next corporation survives.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed experience, peaceful and endless modes remove much of the time pressure, letting you focus entirely on building an enormous mining empire at your own pace.

How Long Does a Run Take?

A typical run in Coal LLC can last anywhere from 40 minutes to over 2 hours, depending on your pace and game mode. Failed runs may end within 30 to 60 minutes, while successful campaigns often last 2 to 3.5 hours. Peaceful and endless modes can continue for 4 to 6 hours or even longer.

Controller Support

There is currently no official controller support information available for Coal LLC.

Good If You Like…

If you enjoyed Against the Storm, Dotage, Drill Keeper, and Factomancer, Coal LLC offers a similarly satisfying mix of resource management, long-term optimization, and roguelite progression.

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