Best Mining Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 628 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 3/8/2025.
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1. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck 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 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).
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 Linux 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 |
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 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 |
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 8,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,535 positive reviews and 490 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 441 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2023 |
| Franchise | Armor Games |
| Developer | Bluecurse Studios |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1125510 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,595 positive reviews and 1,024 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.24 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).
7. Dome Keeper
Defend against waves of alien attackers in this innovative roguelike survival miner. Dig for resources and choose from powerful upgrade paths. Is there enough time to mine a little deeper and get back to defend before the monsters attack your dome?
Dome Keeper 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 15,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,226 positive reviews and 1,209 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,700 positive reviews and 104 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 |
9. UnderMine
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
UnderMine has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,238 positive reviews and 767 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/6/2020 |
| Franchise | Thorium Entertainment |
| Developer | Thorium |
| Publisher | Thorium |
| Steam App Id | 656350 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,651 positive reviews and 1,318 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Melvor Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/18/2021 |
| Franchise | Jagex Ltd |
| Developer | Games by Malcs |
| Publisher | Jagex Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1267910 |
More Mining Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Mining games available on Steam.
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| 1,108 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,601 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | 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 | |
| 631 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 4/17/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 8/6/2020 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,724 | 11/18/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Aground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). UnderMine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Melvor Idle on Steam. Steam Store.