Best Mining Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 676 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 5/17/2025.
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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 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,262 positive reviews and 339 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 175,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,679 positive reviews and 11,279 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 592 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 5/25/2025 |
| Franchise | Armor Games |
| Developer | Bluecurse Studios |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1125510 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,319 positive reviews and 3,956 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,703 positive reviews and 498 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 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 | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
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 14,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,903 positive reviews and 1,045 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 16,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,033 positive reviews and 1,267 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 1,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,740 positive reviews and 108 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 9,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,288 positive reviews and 781 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 14,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,188 positive reviews and 1,400 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 | Melvor Idle |
| 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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| 23 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 812 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 5/25/2025 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,223 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 231 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 327 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 4/17/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 8/6/2020 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,263 | 11/18/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 8). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Aground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). UnderMine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Melvor Idle on Steam. Steam Store.