Leaverite Rocks is a cozy lapidary incremental: dig for rough stones, tumble and polish them into gems, and build out a display case worth bragging about. Between digs you upgrade your tools, unlock new dig sites on the map, and learn which "leaverite" (rockhound slang for a rock you should’a left right there) is secretly worth keeping.
The loop has three steps. First you dig, which turns your effort into rough stones. Then you tumble and polish those stones, which turns them into finished gems. Then you put the best gems on display and spend what you earn on better tools and new dig sites. Each round of the loop leaves you a little faster than the last, which is what makes an incremental game feel good.
Progress saves in your browser, so you can close the tab and pick up where you left off on the same device. Runs are short, and there’s always one more upgrade within reach, which makes it a good fit for a coffee break.
Spend on the upgrade that speeds up the step slowing you down. If rough stones pile up, improve your polishing. If you run out of stones, improve your digging. A balanced loop beats one very strong step.
Keep an eye on the map. New dig sites open up as you progress, so check it whenever you finish an upgrade. And before you toss a plain looking rock, remember the joke behind the name: some leaverite is secretly worth keeping.
Show off your best finds. The display case is the long goal of the game, so keep the gems you are proudest of and let the rest pay for your next upgrade.
Is it free? Yes. It plays in your browser and needs no download or sign-up.
Does my progress save? Yes, in your browser on the device you play on. Clearing your browser data will clear it too.
What does leaverite mean? It is rockhound slang for a worthless rock, from the joke that you should have left it right there. In this game a few of them are worth keeping.
Where can I find more games like this? Browse every free game on the site, or try the Hexa Puzzle Saga, Crystal Chaos or the Daily Dungeon.