Best Mining Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 838 Mining games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. 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 1/6/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Mining game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,231 positive reviews and 388 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 |
2. 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 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 180,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,428 positive reviews and 11,806 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,441 positive reviews and 4,275 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,721 positive reviews and 659 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 |
5. Turmoil
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,434 positive reviews and 1,091 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,540 positive reviews and 1,361 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.19 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 | $7.19 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Bippinbits |
| Developer | Bippinbits |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1637320 |
7. Aground
As one of the last human survivors, you find yourself stranded on an uninhabited island. With a few other victims of the crash, can you craft, mine, and build your way to survival?
Aground has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,818 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2020 |
| Franchise | FancyFishGames |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 876650 |
8. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,508 positive reviews and 408 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
9. Melvor Idle
Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.
Melvor Idle has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,931 positive reviews and 1,496 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Melvor Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/18/2021 |
| Franchise | Melvor Idle |
| Developer | Games by Malcs |
| Publisher | Jagex Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1267910 |
10. Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.
Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,601 positive reviews and 340 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Mining Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Mining games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 67 | 9/22/2017 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,569 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,597 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 378 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $3.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,587 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 4/17/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,815 | 10/3/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,710 | 11/18/2021 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 307 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Aground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Melvor Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.