Free Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 940 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 5/6/2026.
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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 38,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,390 positive reviews and 10,232 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 7,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,575 positive reviews and 550 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 182,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 170,746 positive reviews and 12,095 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,834 positive reviews and 1,532 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. 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 69, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367 positive reviews and 143 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129 positive reviews and 36 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 | 3/6/2026 |
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| Steam App Id | 2834700 |
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 4,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,740 positive reviews and 365 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. 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 9,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,363 positive reviews and 2,989 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. 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 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 626 positive reviews and 206 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 | 11/30/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 4135880 |
10. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, craft tools, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover 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 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 655 positive reviews and 258 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).
More Free Mining Games
Explore even more rankings for the 87 best free Mining games available on Steam.
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| 3,890 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,571 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 984 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 581 | 10/1/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 234 | 9/22/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 222 | 3/6/2026 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 183 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 11/6/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 11/30/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 8/23/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 12/14/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 4/28/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 7/26/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/12/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/1/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/12/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/10/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/9/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 6). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Mr.Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 5). Koltera 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Winds of Valen on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.