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  1. #1 Star Ores Inc.
    97% matchVery Positive82% of 314 reviews2025
    Dev: BlackBeak GamesPub: Three River Games (3RG)
    Windows

    Take over an abandoned space station and manage your own ore mine. Cut through the asteroid with your laser, sell ore, and create an automated network of robot helpers to maximize your profit.

    Why similar: Mining 52.3%, Crafting 20.9%, First-Person 7.4%, Exploration 5.6%, 3D 5.5%

  2. #2 Big Dig Energy
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 71 reviews2025
    Dev: NuggetSmash
    Windows

    Do you have the Big Dig Energy!? The best co-op mining game with online multiplayer for up to 4 players! Team up, dig deep, mine energy ore, and upgrade your tools. Reach the planets core to fuel the rocket and leave Earth!

    Why similar: Mining 37.4%, Destruction 30%, First-Person 7.1%, Adventure 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

  3. #3 Smash Hit Museum
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: InIt Games
    Windows

    Smash stones. Collect artifacts. Build the world’s most profitable museum. A short clicker game set in the archeology room of a museum. Build up your collection and Upgrade until you break it.

    Why similar: Mining 49.3%, Destruction 31.9%, Physics 7.7%, 3D 4%, Relaxing 3.6%

  4. #4 Dig Deep
    95% matchMixed70% of 138 reviews2024
    Dev: CrazyLabsPub: QubicGames
    Windows

    Grab a shovel and let's get digging! Join the adventure, hire miners and dig for a treasure

    Why similar: Mining 81.6%, 3D 6.4%, Adventure 5.7%, Exploration 5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  5. #5 Dig Island
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 232 reviews2026
    Dev: FiftyEight Studios
    Windows

    Dig Island is a 4-player co-op digging game. As you dig deeper, discover new resources, upgrade your equipment, and work with your friends to repair the plane and escape the island.

    Why similar: Mining 32.9%, Crafting 16%, Realistic 13.9%, Nature 11.8%, First-Person 6.9%

  6. #6 Garbage Truck Simulator
    94% matchMostly Positive71% of 175 reviews2023
    Dev: Darius Bode
    Windows

    The compactor is hungry! 3D simulation game with authentic trucks and realtime destruction physics. Fill the compactor with garbage and keep pressing the button until everything has been smashed. Drive the truck from one stop to the next and collect every pile of garbage from the streets.

    Why similar: Destruction 54.2%, Realistic 17.7%, Physics 16.8%, First-Person 4.6%, 3D 3.9%

  7. #7 DigDigDrill
    93% matchVery Positive95% of 594 reviews2024
    Dev: Toorai
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    DigDigDrill is an underground mining and resource collecting game. Dig freely for minerals and treasures. Use the items you collect to forge your original drills in a hack-and-slash style equipment system.

    Why similar: Mining 47.3%, Destruction 28.5%, Crafting 12.1%, Exploration 4.2%, Relaxing 2.8%

  8. #8 Click Mage
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 2,477 reviews2025
    Dev: Tiny Crow Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Click Mage is a unique 2D resource gatherer and building game. Mine and process resources, upgrade your clicking power and construct buildings on an idyllic island with beautiful pixel art graphics.

    Why similar: Mining 59%, Crafting 21.3%, Nature 14.1%, Relaxing 5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  9. #9 Meltopia
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,091 reviews2026
    Dev: Garden of Dreams
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A minimalist game where you melt snow with a heat cannon to explore a mysterious frozen world. Uncover glacial secrets, collect valuable resources and ancient artifacts — and ultimately find and assemble the remains of an ancient Mammoth.

    Why similar: Mining 55.8%, Crafting 10.7%, Physics 9.7%, First-Person 6.8%, Exploration 5.5%

  10. #10 Alaska Gold Fever
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 781 reviews2026
    Dev: Baked GamesPub: Baked Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Step into the role of a gold prospector during the Alaskan gold rush and build your own empire from scratch. Mine resources, refine different forms of gold, and upgrade your tools to increase efficiency. Explore diverse mines, survive the harsh climate, and complete engaging story and side quests!

    Why similar: Mining 48.8%, Crafting 17.4%, Realistic 13.6%, First-Person 6.4%, Exploration 4.7%

  11. #11 Rock Crusher
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 333 reviews2025
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Rock Crusher is an incremental game with a massive skill tree. Control a little rock-crushing machine stranded on a mysterious planet. Crush rocks, collect materials, evolve through upgrades, uncover the planet’s secrets - and maybe, just maybe, find a way to escape.

    Why similar: Mining 63.7%, Destruction 28.7%, Physics 7.5%

  12. #12 EternaMine
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2023
    Dev: Seyloj
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Mine, fight monsters, upgrade your gear, obtain rare items, unlock new powers and mine some more in the massive follow-up to the popular title "Haste-Miner 2". Eternamine offers a casual yet engaging gameplay experience, expand your mining empire and discover the secrets that lie beneath the earth.

    Why similar: Mining 80.6%, Nature 9.1%, Exploration 5.3%, Adventure 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  13. #13 Lumber Valley
    88% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Dairycow22
    Windows

    Lumber Valley is a logging simulation game where you build and grow a logging business. Cut wood, process materials, and complete contracts to expand your operations. Unlock upgrades, automate production, and explore a quarry to uncover valuable resources while overcoming various challenges.

    Why similar: Mining 42.5%, Crafting 16%, Nature 11.3%, First-Person 7.1%, Exploration 6.2%

  14. #14 Drilling
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: HONGS
    Windows · Mac

    "DRILLING" is a relaxing game focusing on the pure joy of digging and moving forward. You play as "Mr. Drill," who has awakened deep underground, and begin an expedition toward the surface. Mine 9 kind of ores found across various layers, and use the resources you gather to upgrade your modules.

    Why similar: Mining 65.3%, Crafting 20.9%, Exploration 5.8%, Relaxing 3.9%, Adventure 3.3%

  15. #15 Break The Ice
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BeyondRealm
    Windows

    Mine, survive, upgrade, repeat. Descend into a treacherous ice cave filled with relentless monsters and rare loot. Escape with the Miner's Stone to upgrade your gear, but watch the frost, if your cabin's fading fire goes out, your journey ends permanently.

    Why similar: Mining 59.8%, Crafting 17.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Exploration 5.1%, First-Person 3.2%

  16. #16 Monuments Renovator
    86% matchMixed66% of 330 reviews2024
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Monuments Renovator is a game in which you play the role of a professional monument renovator. You choose from among the world's greatest monuments, restore them to their former glory and learn about history and architecture.

    Why similar: Destruction 44.7%, Crafting 19.4%, Realistic 16.5%, First-Person 7.6%, 3D 6.4%

  17. #17 The Long Mine
    85% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Cold Lynx
    Windows

    Explore claustrophobic caves, crawl through tight spaces, mine valuable minerals, upgrade your tools, and unlock perks as you level up.

    Why similar: Mining 54%, Destruction 24.7%, Physics 8.3%, Exploration 3.8%, First-Person 3.1%

  18. #18 A Game About Cutting A Tree
    84% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Limey Studio
    Windows

    A minimalist game about reclaiming an overgrown forest Chop down trees, gather Wood, sell it, upgrade your axe, and uncover secrets hidden beneath the roots.

    Why similar: Mining 39.6%, Destruction 24.2%, Crafting 11.6%, Nature 10.5%, Exploration 4.1%

  19. #19 Keep Digging
    83% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,134 reviews2025
    Dev: Wild Dog
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Keep Digging is a digging survival craft game for up to 8 players. Explore a procedurally generated 5000m underground world, bring back ores, blueprints, and fossils, then use the smelter, forge, and enchantments to build your gear! Team up in co-op or compete for items in PvP.

    Why similar: Mining 38%, Destruction 25.9%, Crafting 12.1%, Realistic 9%, First-Person 4.4%

  20. #20 Duck the Miner
    84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Atlas Brightway
    Windows

    Your ultimate goal was to achieve the dream of living on Mars, but the journey didn't go as planned. After a rough ride that left your engine destroyed, you are now stranded on space and must mine asteroids to repair your ship to try finish the voyage.

    Why similar: Mining 57.9%, Crafting 17.6%, Destruction 16.6%, Exploration 2.7%, Action-Adventure 2.3%

  21. #21 Fracture Field
    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 872 reviews2026
    Dev: Type-TenPub: Type Ten LLC
    Windows
    Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fracture Field is an idle/incremental quarry mining game. Shatter rocks with timed swings then invest your earnings into upgrades. Build a fleet of drones to automate your empire, bomb tough layers, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades on your journey to master the quarry.

    Why similar: Mining 72.8%, Destruction 22.7%, Relaxing 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  22. #22 Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,987 reviews2023
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 63.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.

    Why similar: Destruction 50.3%, Realistic 15.4%, Crafting 12.2%, First-Person 7.2%, Exploration 5.6%

  23. #23 Digger: Galactic Treasures
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 682 reviews2025
    Dev: RainStyle games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Digger: Galactic Treasures is a space adventure where you drill into asteroids to uncover rare resources and hidden treasures. Explore the galaxy, upgrade your gear, and discover the secrets of the universe!

    Why similar: Mining 62.5%, Crafting 12.8%, 3D 6.7%, First-Person 5.9%, Adventure 5.7%

  24. #24 Ship Graveyard Simulator
    81% matchMixed64% of 2,218 reviews2021
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!

    Why similar: Destruction 36.6%, Crafting 16.5%, Realistic 13.6%, Physics 9.4%, First-Person 6.3%

  25. #25 VeinLight
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SoloMaestro
    Windows

    Dig, trade, and survive in this pixel-art roguelite. The darkness drains your life, but your voice is your shield: Speak into your microphone to ward off the shadows! Fill your daily quota to upgrade your gear, or face the wrath of the Cave Troll. Remember: Silence brings death.

    Why similar: Mining 55.7%, First-Person 8.1%, Exploration 7.3%, Physics 7.2%, 3D 6.7%

  26. #26 InfinityMine
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HayaseWorks
    Windows

    No enemies—debt and a volatile ore market are your true foes. Mine a dungeon that changes every day. Drop to 0 HP and you lose the day’s mined ore. Upgrade tools, manage carry limits, time sales, and descend to the deepest layer.

    Why similar: Mining 56.7%, Crafting 18.4%, Realistic 5.5%, First-Person 4.9%, Nature 4.2%

  27. #27 Just Dig
    79% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Parsley Crab
    Windows

    "JustDig" is an incremental mining game. Dig ore through clicks and idle play, and thoroughly upgrade your drill. Combine modules to create your very own ultimate drill. When you complete your own unique build that creates perfect synergy, the ultimate satisfaction awaits you.

    Why similar: Mining 60.4%, Destruction 37%, Relaxing 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  28. #28 Prison Miners
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Enes KaplanPub: SlugShot Games
    Windows

    You are condemned to darkness in the vast deserts. To survive, you must dig deeper every day with your team, improve your skills, and acquire powerful equipment. But remember… this mine is not just full of stones and ores. Stay alert to the dangers that await you. Dig, get stronger, and survive!

    Why similar: Mining 49%, Destruction 19.3%, Crafting 9.9%, First-Person 5.4%, Exploration 4.9%

  29. #29 Basement
    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Defeng Games
    Windows

    Basement is a first-person single-player adventure game where you dig and explore underground. Discover various items and face dangerous hazards hidden below. Reach the deepest point and claim the treasure!

    Why similar: Mining 70.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  30. #30 Burrows
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hidden Roll
    Windows

    Play as a crew of moles sent to dig for precious minerals to fuel the industrial revolution for the animal kingdom.

    Why similar: Mining 52.4%, Destruction 29.2%, First-Person 4.9%, Exploration 4.7%, 3D 3.2%

  31. #31 Tropical Treasure Hunt
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Anomalie Studio
    Windows

    A casual treasure hunt on a tropical island. Follow your metal detector, dig some treasures, and upgrade your tools! All on a nice sunny day at the beach.

    Why similar: Mining 61.9%, First-Person 7.8%, Exploration 6.4%, Relaxing 5.6%, Nature 4.7%

  32. #32 Sbeve
    78% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2020
    Dev: RTan
    Windows

    A game of immense adventure and fun excavation potential.

    Why similar: Mining 77.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  33. #33 MYNE
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mental Drink
    Windows

    You are the rebel. Drill, blast, and pulverize everything in your path. Fortresses crumble, walls collapse, and the world bends to your fury. Take on brutal single-player campaigns or unleash chaos in multiplayer. MYNE is destruction, rebellion, and steel incarnate.

    Why similar: Mining 37.2%, Destruction 32.7%, Physics 8.5%, First-Person 5.8%, Action-Adventure 4.4%

  34. #34 DigWorld
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Edgar IXPub: Ed Gar IX Games
    Windows

    DigWorld is a cozy 2D digging extraction sandbox, where each run is a race against the clock to get the best rewards. Collect as many items as you can before time runs out. Sell. Upgrade. Repeat.

    Why similar: Mining 60.4%, Destruction 16.4%, Crafting 12.9%, Exploration 4.6%, Adventure 3.5%

  35. #35 Far Mining
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows

    Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space.

    Why similar: Mining 63.4%, Destruction 31.9%, Relaxing 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  36. #36 MINE THE WORLD
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Brilliantcrypto, Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    Brilliantcrypto presents this brand-new mining spin-off. Travel the world chasing hidden treasures and precious gemstones, in this worldwide mining adventure!

    Why similar: Mining 66.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Realistic 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Exploration 5.1%

  37. #37 Excavator Simulator REMAKE
    73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: idris Celik
    Windows · Mac

    Realistic Excavator Simulation is now on the PC platform. Dig canals, demolish buildings, load rocks, clear landmines. Control the Giant Machine with different, exciting and educational levels.

    Why similar: Destruction 36.4%, Mining 30.3%, Realistic 13.5%, Physics 8.5%, 3D 5.2%

  38. #38 Deepcore Mining
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SilverMoon Studios
    Windows

    Leave the stress of Earth behind. Grab your high-tech laser and melt through the crust of a distant world in this relaxing mining adventure. Harvest rare minerals, buy upgrades, and enjoy a peaceful, steady descent toward the planet's mysterious core.

    Why similar: Mining 58.2%, Destruction 28.1%, Adventure 4.2%, Exploration 4%, Relaxing 3%

  39. #39 Core Diggers
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gap Zero Games
    Windows

    Core Diggers is a co-op sci-fi digging game for up to 6 players. Explore an alien planet, excavate rare minerals, discover underground alien artifacts, sell your haul, and upgrade your tools and gear. Work together, dig deeper, and uncover what lies at the planet’s core.

    Why similar: Mining 47.5%, Destruction 25.3%, Crafting 12.3%, First-Person 4.9%, Exploration 4.2%

  40. #40 QUESTSCAPE: Survival
    72% matchMixed63% of 37 reviews2025
    Dev: ScapeCompany
    Windows

    On a secluded medieval, awake in a small village surrounded by wildlife nature and bandits and many challanges. Evolve your land in search of new adventures.

    Why similar: Mining 47.4%, Crafting 19.2%, Realistic 9.8%, First-Person 5%, Adventure 4.1%

  41. #41 Space Engineers 2
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,590 reviews2025
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Space Engineers 2 is a playable Early Access Alpha sandbox focused on engineering, exploration, and colonization in a fully destructible universe. Design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases while uncovering the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol. Help shape the future of the Almagest system.

    Why similar: Mining 35.5%, Destruction 30%, Crafting 11.3%, Realistic 10.6%, Physics 8.1%

  42. #42 A Game About Breaking A Cube
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Imago
    Windows

    Take a role of a factory worker opressed by an evil corporation. Break stranger and stranger cubes in pursuit of ore and truth. Upgrade your tools, explore the underground facilty and learn the secret of NullCorp. Later, relax at home with the cold can of drinkable meat.

    Why similar: Destruction 41%, Mining 32.7%, Physics 6.8%, Realistic 5.6%, Exploration 4.8%

  43. #43 Prison Miner
    71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Data Leak Games
    Windows

    Mine until your arms drop off! In Prison Miner you will rank up through various ranks discovering new mines and materials along the way to be able to upgrade your equipment and mine even faster. Until eventually, you do it all again!

    Why similar: Mining 66.7%, Crafting 22.5%, Exploration 7.3%, Relaxing 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  44. #44 Off-World Prospecting
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Prospector Games
    Windows

    Off-World Prospecting is a game about exploring and striking out on your own on an alien planet, and becoming the ultimate prospector as you survey the land for valuable fauna, minerals, artifacts and more, and search for your long missing sister in an uncaring yet endlessly enticing landscape.

    Why similar: Mining 59%, Physics 11.2%, First-Person 6.9%, Exploration 5.8%, 3D 4.8%

  45. #45 Gold Mining Simulator
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 16,162 reviews2017
    Dev: Code Horizon
    Windows
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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.

    Why similar: Mining 75.4%, Realistic 17.1%, First-Person 2.8%, Exploration 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  46. #46 Top Alert
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Refinery66
    Windows

    Chase tornadoes in a destructible, randomly generated world. Predict storms, capture epic photos, and gather data. Play solo or with friends in co-op.

    Why similar: Destruction 46.7%, Realistic 21.3%, Nature 10.2%, Exploration 6.7%, First-Person 5.5%

  47. #47 Arcadius
    70% matchMixed70% of 856 reviews2022
    Dev: Atlas Interactive
    Windows

    Arcadius is a relaxing but grindy multiplayer resource gathering sim. Explore an open world while collecting and gathering 100s of unique resources with other players. Compete to be the best at your skill & enjoy over 90 achievable achievements on launch.

    Why similar: Mining 72.9%, Crafting 8.7%, 3D 6.3%, Adventure 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.9%

  48. #48 The Long Way Down
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GoldtisticGames
    Windows

    THE LONG WAY DOWN is a first-person digging action game where you carve your own tunnels, mine valuable minerals, find unique items, and sell your finds to fund upgrades. Drill for oil, refine it into fuel, and keep pushing deeper. The deeper you go, the more demons you have to fight.

    Why similar: Mining 53%, Destruction 26.4%, Physics 5.2%, Exploration 4.6%, First-Person 4.1%

  49. #49 Coal Mining Simulator: Prologue
    70% matchMixed66% of 307 reviews2022
    Dev: Grande GamesPub: GamePlanet
    Windows

    Welcome to the world of Coal Mining! Start with almost nothing and get to the top - develop your mine, sell coal, buy new machines and avoid dangers in this sandbox simulator. Take control of numerous mining machines. Destroy, mine, drill, transport and blow things up.

    Why similar: Mining 58.8%, Realistic 10.2%, Physics 9.8%, Adventure 5.3%, First-Person 5.2%

  50. #50 Otar Island
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Erkol Games
    Windows

    Farm, mine, raise animals, fish, build, and progress through crafting on Otar Island; uncover the island’s secrets as you solve puzzles, raise magical Otars, and challenge dungeons. Play solo or with friends and build your island from the ground up.

    Why similar: Mining 52.1%, Crafting 16.6%, Nature 8.8%, Realistic 5.5%, Adventure 4.7%

  51. #51 A Totally Legal Archaeology Adventure
    68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Exponential production
    Windows

    An action-adventure digging and exploration game. Your job? Travel across remote islands, dig up ancient artifacts, and curate the most impressive museum the world has ever seen!

    Why similar: Mining 60.8%, First-Person 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, 3D 5.8%, Adventure 5.7%

  52. #52 Basalt Breaker
    69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Hidden Tavern Games
    Windows

    Basalt Breaker is a fresh, 3rd person, isometric take on a beloved puzzle game. Explore classic rooms, perfect your skills on replay-able daily puzzles, or try uniquely shaped custom floors. The perfect comfort game to play while queuing for a match or sitting through a tedious meeting.

    Why similar: Mining 65.3%, Destruction 30%, Relaxing 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  53. #53 Unbound Pioneer
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Topgo
    Windows

    A 2D top-down survival game set in a rich and challenging world. Explore mines, gather resources, craft equipment, and build magical structures. Defeat powerful enemies, discover ancient ruins, automate resource production, unlock abilities with altars, and travel through mysterious dimensions.

    Why similar: Mining 39.6%, Destruction 29%, Crafting 15.3%, Exploration 4.4%, Action-Adventure 4.4%

  54. #54 Digging Out
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Logic Liminal
    Windows

    Digging Out is a realistic co-op digging game for up to 8 players. Work together to dig a tunnel, upgrade your tools, and break into the bank. Every shovel counts plan smart, dig deep, and pull off the perfect underground heist.

    Why similar: Mining 71.2%, Realistic 12.8%, First-Person 9.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  55. #55 Mining My Own Business
    67% match4 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: MemaHertz
    Windows

    Enslaved you're forced underground to mine to buy your freedom. Manage stamina, weight, and torchlight as you dig for valuable ore. Sell when prices are high, upgrade your gear and shelter. Every swing of your pickaxe gets you closer to freedom. Right?

    Why similar: Mining 64.9%, Destruction 10.9%, Nature 6.2%, Exploration 5.8%, Adventure 3.8%

  56. #56 MORA Mining for freedom
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oduvan
    Windows

    You’re trapped in a mine, forced to repay the debt left behind by your late grandfather. Dig, explore, build, and earn your way out — one rock at a time.

    Why similar: Mining 50.9%, Crafting 16.4%, First-Person 7.5%, 3D 6.2%, Adventure 5.9%

  57. #57 Spinning My Wheel
    67% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Sophophilia Studios
    Windows

    Build a physics‑powered hamster‑wheel, master rocket‑boosted moves, to lead a brain chipped enhanced hamster through puzzles, mining, and laboratory‑runner mayhem.

    Why similar: Mining 42.1%, Destruction 29.8%, Crafting 11.3%, Physics 9%, Adventure 4%

  58. #58 Ship Graveyard Simulator 2: Prologue
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 782 reviews2023
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.

    Why similar: Destruction 47.4%, Realistic 17.7%, Crafting 8.9%, First-Person 7.4%, Exploration 6.2%

  59. #59 Dig to China Simulator
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Normalno Games
    Windows

    Dig to China Simulator, is a game about digging a hole in your back yard, until you get to China. Find ores in the holes you dig, sell them, upgrade your equipment to dig faster.

    Why similar: Mining 41.4%, Crafting 19.1%, 3D 7.7%, Physics 7.3%, Adventure 7.2%

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