Best Mining Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 752 Mining games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Mining game rankings were last updated on 9/26/2025.
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1. Fields of Mistria
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Fields of Mistria holds the #1 spot for "best Mining Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,663 positive reviews and 495 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2024 |
| Developer | NPC Studio |
| Publisher | NPC Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2142790 |
2. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,911 positive reviews and 376 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
3. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Cattails: Wildwood Story has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,624 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
4. Cattails | Become a Cat!
Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!
Cattails | Become a Cat! has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,513 positive reviews and 107 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 634160 |
5. Core Keeper
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,219 positive reviews and 4,077 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Fireshine Games |
| Developer | Pugstorm |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1621690 |
6. Snacko
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Snacko has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 819 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/25/2025 |
| Franchise | Armor Games |
| Developer | Bluecurse Studios |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1125510 |
7. Astro Prospector
Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
Astro Prospector has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,586 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2025 |
| Developer | Incrementalist |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3503440 |
8. Kaelaverse: Pemascape
Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts!
Kaelaverse: Pemascape has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/30/2025 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 3831350 |
9. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
SteamWorld Dig has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,285 positive reviews and 630 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
10. Dome Keeper
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Dome Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mining Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,820 positive reviews and 1,313 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Bippinbits |
| Developer | Bippinbits |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1637320 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,310 | 8/5/2024 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 10/20/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/1/2017 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,325 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/25/2025 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 7/14/2025 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/30/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 384 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Cattails | Become a Cat! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 22). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 23). Astro Prospector on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Kaelaverse: Pemascape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.