Free Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 814 Mining games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Mining game rankings were last updated on 11/28/2025.
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1. EVE Online
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
EVE Online holds the #1 spot for "best free Mining game on Steam" with a Player Score of 72. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,631 positive reviews and 9,985 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EVE Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,434 positive reviews and 326 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
3. Idle Cave Miner
Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.
Idle Cave Miner has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 751 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Cave Miner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Hours |
| Publisher | Cold Hours |
| Steam App Id | 2289450 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,423 positive reviews and 1,486 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 167,567 positive reviews and 11,689 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,553 positive reviews and 339 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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).
7. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Brighter Shores has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,391 positive reviews and 2,844 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brighter Shores on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2024 |
| Developer | Fen Research Ltd |
| Publisher | Fen Research Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2791440 |
8. Rock the Islands
Team up with friends and dive into adventure! Rescue dwellers, let them work for you so they farm resources and protect you from enemies. Upgrade your equipment, explore new lands, complete quests and fight evil with glory!
Rock the Islands has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rock the Islands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2024 |
| Developer | HYPE GAME LLC |
| Publisher | HYPE GAME LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2987860 |
9. Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge
Craft. Battle. Grow. Join thousands of players in the ultimate tactical RPG where every piece of gear is forged by you — and every fight tests your strategy.
Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/22/2025 |
| Developer | Ragnarocket |
| Publisher | Ragnarocket |
| Steam App Id | 2583940 |
10. Winds of Valen
Winds of Valen is a free fantasy sandbox MMORPG. Experience old-school progression where every level, skill, and drop is earned through effort. Train your combat, mining, and smithing skills, and hunt for rare and unique items in a seamless open world filled with danger and discovery.
Winds of Valen has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/30/2025 |
| Developer | Head Coach Games |
| Publisher | Head Coach Games |
| Steam App Id | 4135880 |
More Free Mining Games
Explore even more rankings for the 84 best free Mining games available on Steam.
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| 3,927 | 12/16/2010 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,421 | 10/3/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,062 | 12/8/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 796 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 621 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 239 | 11/6/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 7/26/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 9/22/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 11/30/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 12/14/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 4/27/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/1/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 2/12/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/9/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/23/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/22/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/11/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Idle Cave Miner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Mr.Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Rock the Islands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 2). Winds of Valen on Steam. Steam Store.