Free Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 993 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 6/20/2026.
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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 72. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,618 positive reviews and 10,351 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).
| Release Date | 12/15/2010 |
| Franchise | CCP Games |
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| Steam App Id | 8500 |
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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,205 positive reviews and 594 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 183,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,474 positive reviews and 12,191 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 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 917 positive reviews and 226 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 18,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,955 positive reviews and 1,550 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 | 9/30/2020 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
| Developer | Playsaurus |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1397920 |
6. 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 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 400 positive reviews and 160 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,788 positive reviews and 364 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).
8. Koltera 2
Gather resources, craft items, and grow a team of creatures in this relaxed incremental idle RPG. Automate your skills, send creatures on expeditions, and keep progressing even while offline.
Koltera 2 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Koltera 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/7/2026 |
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| Steam App Id | 2834700 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,344 positive reviews and 3,033 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 |
10. 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 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294 positive reviews and 32 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 |
More Free Mining Games
Explore even more rankings for the 92 best free Mining games available on Steam.
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| 4,390 | 12/15/2010 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,293 | 10/3/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 906 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 669 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 557 | 9/30/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 9/22/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 3/7/2026 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 11/6/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 7/26/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 12/14/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 4/28/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 11/29/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 8/23/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/12/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/22/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/9/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/1/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/17/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 8). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Idle Cave Miner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Mr.Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Koltera 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 7). Rock the Islands on Steam. Steam Store.