Free Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 853 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 1/30/2026.
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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 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,942 positive reviews and 10,058 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 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,038 positive reviews and 437 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 180,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,818 positive reviews and 11,865 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 794 positive reviews and 195 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 |
5. 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 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,560 positive reviews and 1,505 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 |
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 3,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,626 positive reviews and 344 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 |
8. 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 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,386 positive reviews and 2,919 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 |
9. Mini World: CREATA
Mini World is a 3D free sandbox game about adventure, exploration, and creating your dream worlds. There is no grinding or leveling up. No IAP gate that locks features from free to play players. Everyone can enjoy the game’s full features with great freedom
Mini World: CREATA has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,610 positive reviews and 1,851 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mini World: CREATA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 814480 |
10. PickCrafter
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!
PickCrafter has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,075 positive reviews and 970 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 PickCrafter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 4,761 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,749 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,696 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 982 | 12/8/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 861 | 10/1/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 280 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 248 | 9/22/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 11/6/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 147 | 4/28/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 12/14/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 8/23/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 7/26/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 11/30/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 5/1/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 8/23/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/12/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/8/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/22/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/20/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Idle Cave Miner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Mr.Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 20). Mini World: CREATA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). PickCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.