Motherload

How to Play Motherload

Mine Deep Underground

Your primary objective is to dig into the earth to extract valuable resources, then bring them back to the processing plant for sale.

Refuel and Sell Your Resources

At the start, your mining vehicle has limited range, so you\'ll need to return to the surface often to refuel and offload your minerals.

Enhance Your Equipment

As you progress, you can upgrade key components of your mining vehicle, including the fuel tank, cargo space, drill, engine, hull, and radiator. These upgrades can be purchased with the money you earn and are available at the local junk shop. Adjacent to the shop is a repair station where you can fix your hull. You can also buy special items like spare fuel tanks and explosives here.

Discover Rare Resources and Artifacts

With your upgrades, you\'ll be able to venture deeper into the earth, uncovering rarer and more valuable minerals such as platinum and emeralds. At around -1000 feet, you’ll also encounter religious artifacts that immediately reward you with $50,000 each.

Motherload Tips

• The deeper you go, the more valuable resources you\'ll find, including religious artifacts, so aim to reach these depths quickly.
• Carry backup fuel tanks to extend your mining missions.
• Take advantage of your flying ability to avoid fall damage.
• Running out of fuel results in an explosion, so be cautious about how far you venture.

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Release Date

2004

Developer

Motherload was developed by XGen Studios. The Steam version is available as Super Motherload.

Platform

Web browser

Controls

• Dig: Use the ASD keys or the left, down, and right arrow keys.
• Fly Up: Hold the W key, the up arrow key, or the left mouse button.