Best Mining Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 612 Mining games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. 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 1/8/2025.
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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 Mac OS Mining game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,758 positive reviews and 10,862 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. 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 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,430 positive reviews and 31 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,017 positive reviews and 326 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 |
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 Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,469 positive reviews and 106 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. 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 Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,489 positive reviews and 485 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 |
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 Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,484 positive reviews and 1,018 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. My Time At Portia
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
My Time At Portia has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,409 positive reviews and 3,549 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play My Time At Portia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2019 |
| Franchise | Pathea Games |
| Developer | Pathea Games |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 666140 |
8. Mr.Mine
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Mr.Mine has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,157 positive reviews and 1,319 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mr.Mine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/1/2020 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
| Developer | Playsaurus |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1397920 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,833 positive reviews and 1,195 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 |
10. 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 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,682 positive reviews and 105 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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| Steam App Id | 876650 |
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| 762 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/1/2017 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 251 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 555 | 1/15/2019 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 998 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 465 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 4/17/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Cattails | Become a Cat! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). My Time At Portia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Mr.Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). Aground on Steam. Steam Store.