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12 locks and keys vs Gold Miner

12 locks and keys and Gold Miner both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2021. Gold Miner is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than 12 locks and keys (0.87 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose 12 locks and keys

Choose 12 locks and keys if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Simulation experience. 12 locks and keys launched in 2021.

Choose Gold Miner

Choose Gold Miner if it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gold Miner launched in 2021.

Both 12 locks and keys and Gold Miner sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

12 locks and keys vs Gold Miner — Steam metadata comparison
12 locks and keys — Steam game cover12 locks and keysGold Miner — Steam game coverGold Miner
Released20212021
GenresStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD0.87 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersteamBanyccledev

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12 locks and keys vs Gold Miner — FAQ

Are 12 locks and keys and Gold Miner similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
12 locks and keys vs Gold Miner — Verdict (2026) · imho.run