Games Like Digger: Galactic Treasures

Interact with strange new worlds in a unique and tactile way, molding the environment itself as if it were clay in your hands. Build your base, master resource management, automate your production lines, and more as you unravel the mysteries of the universe, alone or with friends.

Why similar: Space 42.7%, Crafting 19.9%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 8.8%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the voxel-based space exploration and mining loop with a charming, colorful aesthetic.

Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.

Why similar: Mining 29.5% ★, Space Sim 25.5% ★, Collectathon 16.6%, Space 10.9%, Crafting 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines space management with addictive mining mechanics, making it a strong thematic match for galactic resource gathering.

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

Why similar: Space 42.3%, First-Person 22.2%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Exploration 13.4%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive cooperative mining experience in space, focusing on procedurally generated caves and resource extraction.

Cave Digger is a mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings.

Why similar: Mining 43.8% ★, Hidden Object 21.7%, Funny 10.2%, First-Person 6.1%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: A focused mining experience that emphasizes exploration and uncovering hidden treasures in atmospheric environments.

Space Engineers is a sandbox engineering game where you design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible environment. Explore planets and space, mine resources, survive hazards, and engage in combat alone or with friends in Creative or Survival modes.

Why similar: Space Sim 60.3% ★, Space 19.5%, Simulation 9.3%, Exploration 5.2%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A robust voxel-based simulation that allows you to build mining ships and explore space with deep engineering mechanics.

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!

Why similar: Mining 59.8% ★, Crafting 14.6%, Adventure 6.6%, Colorful 6%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the satisfying progression of upgrading mining equipment to reach deeper and more valuable resources.

A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.

Why similar: Space 35%, Crafting 28.7%, First-Person 14.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This survival-crafting game centers on mining resources to terraform a desolate planet, mirroring the exploration and discovery themes of the seed game.

Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build and automate your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way home in this interstellar, open-world survival sandbox.

Why similar: Space Sim 38% ★, Space 20.8%, Crafting 16.4%, Simulation 6.2%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends space survival with mining and base-building, focusing on cleaning up the galaxy while gathering valuable materials.

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!

Why similar: Mining 58.5% ★, Funny 12.3%, Crafting 7.9%, Simulation 7.7%, Casual 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: While terrestrial, its deep focus on voxel-based mining and complex machinery simulation aligns perfectly with the core gameplay loop of the seed game.

Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!

Why similar: Space Sim 46.7% ★, Space 29.7%, Simulation 12.8%, First-Person 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-fidelity simulation of space salvaging and resource extraction that captures the industrial side of space mining.

Exiled to a deep space mining sector, you are left with a crappy ship, a laser, and a small mining beam. It is up to you to survive by working your way through the galaxy. Mine asteroids, refine and trade the ore, buy upgrades for your ship, hunt pirates... you get it.

Why similar: Space Sim 30.5% ★, Mining 29.2% ★, Space 17.8%, Simulation 8.5%, Crafting 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated space mining simulation that emphasizes ship upgrades and navigating dangerous asteroid fields.

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!

Why similar: Voxel 33.8% ★, Mining 28.5% ★, Crafting 7%, Simulation 4.4%, Mystery 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, voxel-based sandbox that focuses entirely on the satisfying act of digging.

Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below.

Why similar: Mining 61.4% ★, Collectathon 23.3%, Exploration 5.7%, Casual 4.9%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced mining game that emphasizes action and loot collection in a procedurally generated underground world.

Techtonica is a first-person factory automation game with a gripping mystery about mining your way out from the depths of an alien planet. Explore bioluminescent caves, mold destructible terrain, construct a massive subterranean factory. Dig your way toward answers & discover the secrets of Calyx.

Why similar: Crafting 33.4%, Simulation 26.8%, First-Person 16.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Colorful 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person mining and factory-building game set in a mysterious, subterranean alien world that rewards exploration.

Vacuum your way through a massive junk pit in search of a lost hard drive worth millions. Suck, sell, upgrade, and uncover absurd items, pop culture relics, and unsettling secrets in this dangerously addictive, satirical dig-'em-up.

Why similar: Voxel 29.9% ★, Mining 23.1% ★, Collectathon 17.4%, Simulation 6.9%, 3D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This casual simulation game mirrors the collectathon and resource-gathering aspects of the seed game.

Remove fog, look for and mine minerals, construct buildings, upgrade the rover and reach the portal.

Why similar: Space Sim 57.7% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Space 8.3%, 3D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual space-sim that simplifies the mining process into an accessible and addictive management experience.

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 39.5% ★, Space 14.1%, Crafting 12%, Simulation 7.2%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox game focuses on the crafting and exploration aspects of mining across different space sectors.

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: Voxel 26.1% ★, Mining 20% ★, Collectathon 16.2%, Crafting 7.4%, Simulation 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation that focuses on exploration and collecting treasures in a relaxed, mining-centric environment.

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

Why similar: Crafting 36.3%, First-Person 17.6%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Though set underwater, it is the gold standard for mining, exploration, and uncovering secrets in an alien environment.

Dive into the exciting world of finding long forgotten treasures. Grab your metal detector and set off to explore the countryside. What today looks like a peaceful meadow might have been the scene of a fierce battle in the past, hiding now the valuable artefacts. Ready to dig in the past?

Why similar: Simulation 36.2%, First-Person 20.9%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Casual 11.1%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the 'hidden-object' and 'investigation' tags, focusing on the thrill of finding rare items in various environments.

A base-building open-world survival shooter that replaces your typical base with a giant drill. Alone or with friends, explore an island plagued by eruptions, upgrade your drill, and fight robots to uncover what's been hiding beneath the surface.

Why similar: Crafting 29.1%, First-Person 15.3%, Simulation 14.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This unique game features a drill-ship that you use to mine and explore, blending survival with mechanical progression.

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 53.1% ★, Collectathon 23.9%, Crafting 10.2%, Exploration 4.7%, Casual 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines mining with exploration and light combat, providing a varied experience for fans of the genre.

Explore asteroid fields, trade rare resources, and upgrade your ship in Cosmic Miners. Navigate faction alliances, complete missions, and rise through the ranks in a dynamic space adventure where your choices shape your path to cosmic power.

Why similar: Space Sim 60.7% ★, Space 17%, Simulation 7.3%, 3D 6.9%, Exploration 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward space-sim that emphasizes the action-oriented side of mining asteroids.

In iDigging, you’ll balance treasure hunting, home improvement, and the strategy of hiding from curious neighbors and authorities. Upgrade, dig, and create your best life despite all the challenges!

Why similar: Hidden Object 43.5%, First-Person 13.3%, 3D 11.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Casual 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game highlights the hidden-object and underground exploration elements found in the seed game.

Stationeers puts you in control of the construction and management of a space station to run by yourself or online with your friends. Complex atmospheric, electrical, manufacturing, agriculture, and gravitational systems require your thought and management at all times!

Why similar: Mining 61.2% ★, Space 21.5%, Crafting 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: A complex space simulation that requires careful management and mining to maintain a functional base in the vacuum of space.

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: Voxel 40.4% ★, Mining 27.8% ★, First-Person 6.4%, 3D 6.2%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style adventure that focuses on the fun and chaotic side of mining and exploration.

You've been trapped in a mine. You'll need to use your tools to dig your way to the exit in a fully destructible 3D voxel terrain. Manage your oxygen and equipment, and uncover the dark mystery buried deep within the mine.

Why similar: Voxel 35.4% ★, Mining 21.4% ★, Investigation 12.5%, Adventure 7.7%, 3D 6.3%

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

Why similar: Mining 65.7% ★, Casual 7.5%, 3D 7.4%, Simulation 7%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist mining game that captures the core satisfaction of digging for resources in a casual setting.

Build your own Super Mining Mech and explore the underground in search of new natural resources. Customize your mech with unlockable parts to dig deeper than ever - by yourself or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer! So, what are you waiting for? There’s mining to be done!

Why similar: Mining 45.6% ★, Collectathon 29.6%, Crafting 10.8%, Colorful 4.9%, Casual 4.9%

Dig deep, unearth treasures. Upgrade your tools to uncover the secrets of the mystical caves. This is also an inner journey of relaxation, where your intuition can guide you as you dig deeper into the mysteries.

Why similar: Mining 40.5% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Voxel 10.5% ★, Adventure 8.5%, 3D 7.8%

Geo is a game about building and expanding an intergalactic mining corporation. Explore uncharted space and discover comets, moons, Planets and gas giants before heading in and drilling the cash out of them! Expand your HQ, build new rooms and facilities to increase your drilling stats.

Why similar: Mining 47.8% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Space 15.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Crafting 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy mining game that focuses on the scientific and exploratory aspects of discovering new minerals.

Welcome to Underminer, an underground adventure game set in a subterranean world. Mine minerals, earn money, upgrade your drill machine and descend deeper into the earth. The truth about 'legendary minerals' and an exciting underground world are waiting for you!

Why similar: Collectathon 34.4%, Mining 33.4% ★, Simulation 21.6%, Adventure 5.5%, Action 2.9%

Space Rock Breaker is a short incremental game about mining asteroids in space. Mine asteroids with guns, unlock new materials, process the ore by dropping it into a Plinko machine, and spend your credits on upgrades in a massive skill tree.

Why similar: Mining 64.2% ★, Space 19.7%, Casual 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Astrometica is a space exploration and base-building survival game. After a catastrophic event, explore vast space, gather resources, build bases, and uncover cosmic mysteries. Use advanced technology, craft tools, and discover new blueprints to survive and thrive in the unknown.

Why similar: Space Sim 56% ★, Space 14.2%, Crafting 11.9%, First-Person 7.7%, Adventure 5.1%

Orebound is a voxel, factory, automation game set in a first person open-world. The King has tasked you to locate the elusive Emberstone. Go forth and use your Dwarven prowess and knowledge to mine, craft and automate through anything standing in your way - Build up or dig down! How far will you go?

Why similar: Voxel 40.3% ★, Mining 32.3% ★, Crafting 9.6%, Simulation 5.9%, Adventure 3.8%

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 65.5% ★, Space 13.7%, Simulation 9.2%, Casual 5.3%, Adventure 3.4%

Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.

Why similar: Mining 66.4% ★, Simulation 11.1%, First-Person 9.1%, Exploration 5.2%, Adventure 4.1%

Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

Why similar: Mining 54.5% ★, Collectathon 19.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Casual 6.7%, Colorful 5.6%

Cave Digger VR is a virtual reality mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings!

Why similar: Mining 45% ★, Hidden Object 21.1%, Funny 10.3%, Adventure 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!

Why similar: Space 23.9%, Crafting 15.3%, First-Person 14.2%, 3D 12.7%, Exploration 9.3%

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!

Why similar: Mining 70.4% ★, Collectathon 15.4%, Casual 9.2%, Colorful 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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.

Why similar: Voxel 36.1% ★, Mining 31.8% ★, Crafting 7.7%, Simulation 5.5%, First-Person 4.5%

Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!

Why similar: Voxel 36.2% ★, Space Sim 33.3% ★, Space 12.2%, Crafting 7.7%, Simulation 6.5%

Dungeon Digger is a roguelike game about a brave dwarf seeking legendary treasures. Descend deep underground, mine valuable minerals, craft upgraded gear, and battle spiders, golems, worms, and ghosts to become a cave hero!

Why similar: Mining 40.4% ★, Hidden Object 28.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Crafting 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.3% ★, Space 20.4%, Crafting 10.5%, Simulation 8.6%, First-Person 6.1%

Build automated machines and weapons across the universe, beat massive bosses, experience cosmic events and explore unique landmarks in this quest driven automation crafting adventure game. Includes a manual scenario for crafting instead of machines for those not a fan of logic/automation!

Why similar: Voxel 37.2% ★, Space Sim 21.4% ★, Mining 18.5% ★, Space 6.8%, Crafting 5.1%

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!

Why similar: Mining 66.6% ★, Crafting 14.2%, Simulation 11.5%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

A space survival crafting mining base building and star system building game. Craft rockets to create planets and Dyson Rings, mine and craft advanced materials, terraform the terrain, manage electricity, farm food, and more as you watch the star system evolve into stunning, ever-changing views.

Why similar: Mining 33.4% ★, Voxel 30.1% ★, Space 11.2%, Crafting 9.4%, Simulation 5%

A classic arcade mining game where you dig for gold, collect treasure, dodge hazards, and upgrade your gear across multiple modes and levels.

Why similar: Mining 57% ★, Collectathon 24.6%, Funny 7.5%, Casual 4.5%, Simulation 3.3%

Click your way to a fortune in Treasure Chest Clicker! Discover gold, level up and find all the rare treasures hidden inside the chests!

Why similar: Collectathon 70.4%, Casual 15.9%, Colorful 13.7%

A casual idle / active-idle asteroid mining game where you fly around mining and make the numbers go UP! Lasers, Drones, a dash of humor, RPG, science, research, crafting, games and more.

Why similar: Mining 39% ★, Space Sim 37.8% ★, Crafting 10.6%, Space 8.1%, Casual 4.5%

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.

Why similar: Mining 82.5% ★, Adventure 7.9%, Action 3.1%, Exploration 3%, Casual 2%

Take control of a giant mech and dive into an exciting underground adventure in a dieselpunk world! Dig deep, collect valuable minerals, upgrade wisely, explore diverse locations, uncover ancient secrets, and try not to explode! Will you save the world or vanish in the depths below?

Why similar: Mining 56.6% ★, Collectathon 24.5%, Simulation 7%, Exploration 4.2%, Casual 4%

Pilot your drill deep below the surface of a remote planet, to mine ore to refine into resources, which will be used in drill upgrades and construction of your homebase. Upgrades will allow you to drill deeper to find more types of ores. Explore caves to uncover mysteries and secrets.

Why similar: Mining 67.5% ★, Crafting 14.5%, First-Person 7.1%, Exploration 6%, Adventure 4.2%

A cozy mining platformer game. Dig deep into the earth in search of riches. Create your mine, improve your equipment, but don't get too greedy.

Why similar: Mining 67.6% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Planet Driller is a mining game where you need to find DarkMatter in order to save the earth. To do this, drill your way through a procedurally generated planet full of minerals that you can sell for cash, then use the cash to upgrade your ship and make the job a lot easier!

Why similar: Adventure 39.1%, Casual 37.4%, Action 23.5%

Upgrade your spaceship and conquer the stars in this thrilling space-mining adventure! Mine asteroids, battle enemies, and trade resources for powerful upgrades to customize your ship. Master the galaxy and embark on the ultimate journey!

Why similar: Space 29.2%, First-Person 18.4%, Casual 15.6%, Colorful 13%, Exploration 12.3%

Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.

Why similar: Voxel 32.3% ★, Space Sim 28.9% ★, Space 18.1%, Simulation 9.9%, Adventure 6.5%

Deep Space Exploitation is a space mining game featuring 2D physics, fully destructible asteroids, and a story of survival under an exploitative corporation. Use your equipment wisely, upgrade your ship, and make difficult decisions to secure your future!

Why similar: Space Sim 43.8% ★, Mining 43% ★, Space 10.7%, Action 2.4%