Free Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 658 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 4/21/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Mining game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,681 positive reviews and 1,378 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 |
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 free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,844 positive reviews and 11,168 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,308 positive reviews and 316 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).
4. 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 57, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,502 positive reviews and 1,833 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,949 positive reviews and 932 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).
6. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp!
MergeCrafter has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 578 positive reviews and 217 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 MergeCrafter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Click Click Dig: Prologue
Click Click Dig is an idle mining game that lets you dig deep into the core of several planets. The prologue contains a unique planet, unique digger skins, and a store where you can unlock exclusive items in the main Click Click Dig game!
Click Click Dig: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193 positive reviews and 51 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 Click Click Dig: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/23/2024 |
| Developer | Bacon Bandit Games |
| Publisher | Burn Rate Games |
| Steam App Id | 3030580 |
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 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134 positive reviews and 13 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. Islet Online
Islet Online is a sandbox-style MMORPG. It is all about digging and placing bricks to build your own land. And with various materials from wildlife, bricks can be combined to make useful items, too. Whenever you act, your character gets experience.
Islet Online has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 403 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 2/12/2019 |
| Developer | Morenori Soft |
| Publisher | Morenori Soft |
| Steam App Id | 428180 |
10. Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition
Start in your bedroom in year 2010. Build rigs to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto coins. Trade on the market to grow wealth. Expand your business into new offices. Hire skilled employees and assign tasks. Use cash from your mega farms to research new technologies.
Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition 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 1,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,140 positive reviews and 144 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 Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/24/2023 |
| Franchise | CreativeForge Games |
| Developer | Bigosaur |
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| Steam App Id | 2304990 |
More Free Mining Games
Explore even more rankings for the 72 best free Mining games available on Steam.
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| 1,146 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,029 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 215 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 4/28/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 12/14/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 8/23/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 7/26/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 2/12/2019 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/12/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/24/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/22/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/18/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/20/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/10/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/18/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/27/2020 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/6/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/10/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 21). Mr.Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 5). Mini World: CREATA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). PickCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Click Click Dig: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Rock the Islands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Islet Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on Steam. Steam Store.