Best Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 628 Mining games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 3/13/2025.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,255 positive reviews and 365 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.19 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 | $11.19 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2024 |
| Developer | NPC Studio |
| Publisher | NPC Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2142790 |
2. Digseum
Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!
Digseum has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,454 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Digseum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2024 |
| Developer | Rat Monthly |
| Publisher | Rat Monthly |
| Steam App Id | 3361470 |
3. (the) Gnorp Apologue
(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
(the) Gnorp Apologue has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,476 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play (the) Gnorp Apologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 173,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,734 positive reviews and 11,007 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,451 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,080 positive reviews and 334 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 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 | $2.79 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,473 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 634160 |
8. Dinkum
G'Day there! Get ready to start a new fair Dinkum life. Explore an island inspired by the wild Australian outback, featuring tropical eucalyptus forests, scorching deserts, and cool billabongs.
Dinkum has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,622 positive reviews and 1,427 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dinkum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2022 |
| Developer | James Bendon |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1062520 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,947 positive reviews and 3,755 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Fireshine Games |
| Developer | Pugstorm |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1621690 |
10. Captain of Industry
Land your crew of survivors on an abandoned island and survive! Mine raw materials, grow food, build factories, manufacture products, research new tech, and trade with others. Become an industrial superpower! But this is no easy task, you will be put to the test to keep your settlement alive.
Captain of Industry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,978 positive reviews and 355 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Captain of Industry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2022 |
| Developer | MaFi Games |
| Publisher | MaFi Games |
| Steam App Id | 1594320 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 6,502 | 8/5/2024 | 95 | $11.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 12/9/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 403 | 12/14/2023 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,133 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 10/20/2023 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/1/2017 | 92 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 820 | 7/14/2022 | 91 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,627 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,104 | 5/31/2022 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/6/2023 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 303 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $3.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 379 | 1/15/2019 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 622 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,295 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 133 | 8/10/2023 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 4/17/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 8/6/2020 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 316 | 4/5/2023 | 89 | $2.09 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Digseum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 6). (the) Gnorp Apologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 8). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Cattails | Become a Cat! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Dinkum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Captain of Industry on Steam. Steam Store.