Most Played Mining Games on Steam
Take a look at the top mining games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more mining titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best mining games.
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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 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 30th 2020 has received 17,216 reviews of which 15,826 were positive and 1,390 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played mining game, thanks to its 914 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
15,826
1,390
914
players
2. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 737 reviews of which 596 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 649 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among mining games based on player count.
7.7
596
141
649
players
3. Hydroneer
Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of operations, forge weapons, go fishing, and dig deep! Hydroneer is a game developed and published by . Released on May 08th 2020 has received 25,123 reviews of which 21,755 were positive and 3,368 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 397 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among mining games based on player count.
8.5
21,755
3,368
397
players
4. Gold Mining Simulator
Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can. Gold Mining Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2017 has received 15,071 reviews of which 10,873 were positive and 4,198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 365 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mining games.
7.1
10,873
4,198
365
players
5. A Game About Digging A Hole
A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee! A Game About Digging A Hole is a game developed and published by . Released on February 07th 2025 has received 14,229 reviews of which 12,737 were positive and 1,492 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played mining games.
8.7
12,737
1,492
233
players
6. Turmoil
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America. Turmoil is a game developed and published by . Released on June 02nd 2016 has received 14,853 reviews of which 13,816 were positive and 1,037 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 140 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played mining games.
9.1
13,816
1,037
140
players
7. Wall World
Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World? Wall World is a game developed and published by . Released on April 05th 2023 has received 10,001 reviews of which 9,127 were positive and 874 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 131 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played mining games.
8.9
9,127
874
131
players
8. Rising World
Rising World is a voxel based open-world sandbox game, featuring a procedurally generated world, playable in single and multi-player. Rising World is a game developed and published by . Released on December 03rd 2014 has received 5,335 reviews of which 4,522 were positive and 813 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played mining games.
8.2
4,522
813
124
players
9. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town. SteamWorld Dig is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2013 has received 8,195 reviews of which 7,697 were positive and 498 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played mining games.
9.1
7,697
498
114
players
10. Moose Miners
Take control of a mining operation run by moose. They mine and sell the gems. You need to decide where to spend the profits. Hire more miners and upgrade their gear. Buy new rails and minecarts to get deeper into the mine. The deeper you get the more valuable gems you will find. Moose Miners is a game developed and published by . Released on May 10th 2024 has received 431 reviews of which 297 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 113 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played mining games.
6.6
297
134
113
players
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