~upd~ — Idle Planet Miner Spreadsheet

Look at the Production tab. Any planet highlighted in red indicates that ore is piling up on the surface (needs more cargo/speed) or transport is instantly clearing it (needs more mining power).

Which do you have unlocked or want to prioritize? idle planet miner spreadsheet

Advanced sheets track your current ore production against market prices to show you exactly how many seconds it takes for an upgrade to pay for itself. 2. Crafting and Smelting "Best Value" Look at the Production tab

Whether you are rebuilding after a Universe Reset or optimizing for the elusive "Rare Item" projects, a well-maintained spreadsheet is the difference between stalling at a 40T Galaxy Value and breaking into the Quadrillions. Advanced sheets track your current ore production against

Idle Planet Miner is an incremental/idle game where optimizing resource collection, upgrades, and automation turns slow progress into exponential growth. A well-designed spreadsheet can help you decide what to buy next, where to spend research points, and when to prestige. This post outlines a practical spreadsheet setup, key formulas, and tactics to maximize your output.

This guide covers what you should track, how to calculate the "ROI" (Return on Investment), and includes a copy-paste template for your own use.

Ore value = base sell price or derived value from crafted items.