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 October 29th 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. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played mining game, thanks to its 927 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.7
596
141

927
players

2. 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. While seeing 726 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among mining games based on player count.
9.0
15,826
1,390

726
players

3. Coal LLC

Fill your quota or die. Mine increasingly absurd amounts of coal using some dubious, but effective, mining techniques. Or relax and mine at your own pace in peaceful mode. Coal LLC is a game developed and published by . Released on September 11th 2025 has received 464 reviews of which 425 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 528 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among mining games based on player count.
8.5
425
39

528
players

4. Mining Mechs

Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer! Mining Mechs is a game developed and published by . Released on October 27th 2023 has received 1,834 reviews of which 1,659 were positive and 175 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 510 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mining games.
8.6
1,659
175

510
players

5. 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. With 305 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played mining games.
8.5
21,755
3,368

305
players

6. 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 298 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played mining games.
7.1
10,873
4,198

298
players

7. Keep on Mining!

Keep on Mining! is a short incremental mining game. Mine rocks, gather materials, find artifacts, craft pickaxes and spend your materials on permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree! Keep on Mining! is a game developed and published by . Released on July 30th 2025 has received 4,976 reviews of which 4,677 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 191 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played mining games.
9.1
4,677
299

191
players

8. 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 150 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played mining games.
9.1
13,816
1,037

150
players

9. 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 143 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played mining games.
8.2
4,522
813

143
players

10. Keep Digging

Keep Digging is a laid-back co-op digging game for up to 8 players. Dig 1000 meters, sell what you find, and keep upgrading your gear. Keep digging. Dig to your heart’s content. Keep Digging is a game developed and published by . Released on September 11th 2025 has received 2,166 reviews of which 1,733 were positive and 433 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played mining games.
7.7
1,733
433

128
players