- #1 ASTRONEER
97% matchVery Positive92% of 139,015 reviews2019
Dev: System Era Softworks
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 42.9%, Crafting 19.7%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 9.2%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the voxel-based space exploration and mining loop with a charming, colorful aesthetic.
- #2 Galactic Mining Corp
96% matchVery Positive84% of 939 reviews2021
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 33.7% ★, Space Sim 27.7%, Collectathon 11.8%, Space 10.3%, Crafting 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines space management with addictive mining mechanics, making it a strong thematic match for galactic resource gathering.
- #3 Deep Rock Galactic
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 379,294 reviews2020
Dev: Ghost Ship GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 76.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 42.4%, First-Person 22.1%, Exploration 13.4%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive cooperative mining experience in space, focusing on procedurally generated caves and resource extraction.
- #4 Cave Digger
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2020
Dev: VRKiwi
Windows
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 43.2% ★, Hidden Object 22.2%, Funny 10.2%, First-Person 6.1%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A focused mining experience that emphasizes exploration and uncovering hidden treasures in atmospheric environments.
- #5 Space Engineers
94% matchVery Positive89% of 134,313 reviews2019
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 96.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 19.6%, Simulation 9.1%, Exploration 5.2%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A robust voxel-based simulation that allows you to build mining ships and explore space with deep engineering mechanics.
- #6 The Planet Crafter
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 73,089 reviews2024
Dev: Miju Games
Windows
Median: 21.7 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 36%, Crafting 28.2%, First-Person 13.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 9.4%
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.
- #7 Mining Mechs
93% matchVery Positive90% of 2,723 reviews2023
Dev: Delayed Victory
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 14.5%, Adventure 6.8%, 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.
- #8 Space Trash Scavenger
92% matchVery Positive84% of 525 reviews2024
Dev: SquarePlay GamesPub: Paradox Arc
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 16.2%, Simulation 6.1%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends space survival with mining and base-building, focusing on cleaning up the galaxy while gathering valuable materials.
- #9 Hardspace: Shipbreaker
91% matchVery Positive89% of 22,322 reviews2022
Dev: Blackbird Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 46.4%, Space 30.1%, Simulation 12.6%, First-Person 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
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.
- #10 Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
91% matchVery Positive84% of 455 reviews2015
Dev: Jace Masula
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 30.7%, Mining 29% ★, Space 18%, Simulation 8.4%, Crafting 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated space mining simulation that emphasizes ship upgrades and navigating dangerous asteroid fields.
- #11 Hydroneer
90% matchVery Positive86% of 28,389 reviews2020
Dev: Foulball Hangover
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 7.6%, 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.
- #12 A Game About Digging A Hole™
89% matchVery Positive89% of 20,036 reviews2025
Dev: DoubleBeePub: rokaplay select
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 6.9%, 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.
- #13 BORE BLASTERS
89% matchVery Positive81% of 760 reviews2024
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 60.7% ★, Collectathon 23.7%, Exploration 5.7%, Casual 5%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced mining game that emphasizes action and loot collection in a procedurally generated underground world.
- #14 One Man´s Trash
88% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: Jony Pazu Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 30.2% ★, Mining 23% ★, Collectathon 17.2%, Simulation 6.8%, 3D 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This casual simulation game mirrors the collectathon and resource-gathering aspects of the seed game.
- #15 Dig Island
86% matchVery Positive86% of 308 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: Voxel 25.9% ★, Mining 20.7% ★, Collectathon 15.8%, Crafting 7.3%, Simulation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation that focuses on exploration and collecting treasures in a relaxed, mining-centric environment.
- #16 Techtonica
87% matchMixed65% of 3,253 reviews2024
Dev: Fire Hose Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 26.2%, Simulation 21.1%, Mystery 15.4%, First-Person 14.5%, Exploration 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person mining and factory-building game set in a mysterious, subterranean alien world that rewards exploration.
- #17 Star Ores Inc.
85% matchVery Positive82% of 330 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 39.4% ★, Space 14.1%, Crafting 11.9%, Simulation 7.1%, 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.
- #18 Planet Miner
86% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Cherniukh Andrii
Windows
Remove fog, look for and mine minerals, construct buildings, upgrade the rover and reach the portal.
Why similar: Space Sim 57.7%, Simulation 13.3%, Adventure 10.9%, 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.
- #19 Subnautica
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 378,847 reviews2018
Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 35.9%, First-Person 17.6%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Though set underwater, it is the gold standard for mining, exploration, and uncovering secrets in an alien environment.
- #20 Volcanoids
84% matchVery Positive83% of 9,332 reviews2019
Dev: Volcanoid
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 28.6%, First-Person 15.9%, Simulation 15%, Adventure 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This unique game features a drill-ship that you use to mine and explore, blending survival with mechanical progression.
- #21 Treasure Hunter Simulator
84% matchMixed54% of 1,665 reviews2018
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 35.6%, First-Person 21%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Casual 11.3%, Exploration 9.9%
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.
- #22 iDigging
82% matchMixed69% of 821 reviews2025
Dev: TWEN
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 44.2%, First-Person 13%, 3D 11.8%, Simulation 10.4%, Casual 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game highlights the hidden-object and underground exploration elements found in the seed game.
- #23 Cosmic Miners
81% matchMixed56% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: bitByte Games
Windows
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 17.1%, Simulation 7.2%, 3D 6.9%, Exploration 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward space-sim that emphasizes the action-oriented side of mining asteroids.
- #24 DigDigDrill
79% matchVery Positive95% of 617 reviews2024
Dev: Toorai
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 17.5 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 53% ★, Collectathon 23.8%, Crafting 10.2%, Exploration 4.7%, Casual 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines mining with exploration and light combat, providing a varied experience for fans of the genre.
- #25 Stationeers
81% matchVery Positive88% of 9,229 reviews2017
Dev: RocketWerkz
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 85.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 60.9% ★, Space 21.9%, 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.
- #26 Dig Deep
80% matchMixed70% of 143 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 65.4% ★, Casual 7.6%, 3D 7.5%, Simulation 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist mining game that captures the core satisfaction of digging for resources in a casual setting.
- #27 Big Dig Energy
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 72 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: Voxel 40.4% ★, Mining 27.6% ★, Adventure 6.3%, First-Person 6.3%, 3D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style adventure that focuses on the fun and chaotic side of mining and exploration.
- #28 Meltopia
77% matchVery Positive86% of 1,678 reviews2026
Dev: Garden of Dreams
Windows
Median: 4.9 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 49.1% ★, First-Person 7.2%, Crafting 7%, Simulation 6.8%, Adventure 5.2%
- #29 Drill and Delve
77% matchVery Positive87% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: noOne
Windows
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 35.2% ★, Mining 21.8% ★, Investigation 12.2%, Adventure 7.9%, 3D 6.2%
- #30 Diggin
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2026
Dev: Longshot Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Drill into the depths of a meteor crater in this incremental adventure. Mine ores, unlock upgrades and find the cosmic treasure that lies below! Can you uncover what happened to the Moles that came before you?
Why similar: Mining 63% ★, Collectathon 14.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 6.2%, Casual 6%
- #31 Astro Miner
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: CrazyLabsPub: QubicGames
Windows
Embark on a Colorful Journey Through the Galaxy! Explore new planets and mine various minerals using your vacuum gun!
Why similar: Mining 49.5% ★, Space 16%, Simulation 10.4%, Casual 8%, Adventure 6.5%
- #32 Geo
78% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2017
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 47.5% ★, Simulation 16.7%, Space 15.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Crafting 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy mining game that focuses on the scientific and exploratory aspects of discovering new minerals.
- #33 Super Mining Mechs
75% matchVery Positive87% of 882 reviews2024
Dev: Delayed Victory
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 45.9% ★, Collectathon 29.2%, Crafting 10.7%, Casual 5%, Colorful 4.9%
- #34 Digging the Forgotten Cave
76% matchVery Positive80% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Cavernauts
Windows
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 40.4% ★, Simulation 11.4%, Voxel 10.5% ★, Adventure 8.8%, 3D 7.8%
- #35 Space Rock Breaker
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,213 reviews2025
Dev: WAKA WAKA
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 61.9% ★, Space 21.2%, Casual 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #36 Cosmodrill
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 174 reviews2026
Dev: Morse Morse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the vastness of space, dig deep into planets to find resources, upgrade your ship and survive against alien life in this short space mining adventure! How far are you willing to travel into the dark unknown?
Why similar: Mining 54.2% ★, Space 19.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 5.1%
- #37 Keep Digging
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,242 reviews2025
Dev: Wild Dog
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Voxel 36.3% ★, Mining 31.6% ★, Crafting 7.6%, Simulation 5.4%, First-Person 4.5%
- #38 Keep on Mining! - Worlds
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,850 reviews2026
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Keep on Mining! – Worlds is an incremental mining game where you mine rocks, collect resources, and travel through many unique worlds, finding artifacts, crafting pickaxes, and purchasing many permanent upgrades!
Why similar: Mining 61.2% ★, Collectathon 21.7%, Casual 10.9%, Colorful 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #39 Kin and Quarry
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 473 reviews2026
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
An incremental mining adventure where you must dig into the earth to recover essence for your sacred Evertree. Mine, drill, and blast your way to the deepest depths, discovering rare artifacts and recruiting more kin to your cause along the way. Dig. Upgrade. Repeat.
Why similar: Mining 87.7% ★, Casual 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #40 Astrometica
72% matchVery Positive83% of 3,181 reviews2024
Dev: BeryMeryPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 56.1%, Space 14.3%, Crafting 11.7%, First-Person 7.6%, Adventure 5.3%
- #41 Underminer
72% matchVery Positive93% of 991 reviews2024
Dev: Team GongMyeongPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
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 34.3%, Mining 33.4% ★, Simulation 21.4%, Adventure 5.7%, Action 3%
- #42 Astro Colony
70% matchVery Positive81% of 2,699 reviews2026
Dev: Terad Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 39.5%, Space 20.7%, Crafting 10.4%, Simulation 8.2%, First-Person 6.3%
- #43 Rock Crusher
71% matchVery Positive85% of 356 reviews2025
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 65.7% ★, Space 14.8%, Simulation 10%, Casual 5.9%, Action 3.5%
- #44 Cave Digger VR
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 348 reviews2018
Dev: VRKiwi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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 44.4% ★, Hidden Object 21.7%, Funny 10.3%, Adventure 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #45 Digseum
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,115 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Monthly
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!
Why similar: Mining 54.4% ★, Collectathon 19.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Casual 6.8%, Colorful 5.6%
- #46 Mr.Mine
70% matchVery Positive92% of 18,628 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 100.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 66.5% ★, Crafting 14.3%, Simulation 11.4%, Casual 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #47 Dungeon Digger
71% matchVery Positive80% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
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 39.7% ★, Hidden Object 28.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Crafting 12.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #48 Star Crafter
70% matchMixed70% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Tbjbu2
Windows
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 33.2% ★, Voxel 30.3% ★, Space 11.2%, Crafting 9.3%, Simulation 4.9%
- #49 Far Mining
67% matchVery Positive96% of 356 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% ★, Space 20%, Casual 7.3%, Colorful 3.8%, Simulation 2.5%
- #50 Empyrion - Galactic Survival
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,392 reviews2020
Dev: Eleon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 77.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 36.4% ★, Space Sim 33.4%, Space 12.2%, Crafting 7.6%, Simulation 6.4%
- #51 Outerverse
71% matchMixed50% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: Tbjbu2Pub: indie.io
Windows
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 37.3% ★, Space Sim 21.4%, Mining 18.3% ★, Space 6.8%, Crafting 5.1%
- #52 Gold Miner:Classic Edition
68% matchVery Positive82% of 355 reviews2025
Dev: GameRivalPub: Margarite Entertainment
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 56.9% ★, Collectathon 24.5%, Funny 7.6%, Casual 4.6%, Simulation 3.3%
- #53 Orebound
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 976 reviews2024
Dev: Emberforge
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Orebound is a dwarven themed factory automation game. Play alone or with friends as you build, mine, craft and explore a voxel generated world! Build your fortress, expand your factory, fight off creatures who dwell beneath the mountains and embark on a journey of greatness.
Why similar: Voxel 38.2% ★, Mining 27.3% ★, Crafting 11.2%, First-Person 7.3%, Simulation 6.9%
- #54 Treasure Chest Clicker
69% matchVery Positive83% of 416 reviews2023
Dev: Simon Eftestol
Windows
Median: 37.6 hrsMean: 68.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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%, Casual 16.2%, Colorful 13.8%
- #55 The Spotter: Dig or Die
65% matchVery Positive85% of 1,832 reviews2026
Dev: Puppyroar GamesPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dig by day, fight by night in this blend of mining and Tower Defense. As the last Spotter at a ruined gas station, hold back mutant hordes, scavenge the wasteland, and repair your receiver to capture the President’s vital message and humanity’s last hope.
Why similar: Voxel 34.5% ★, Mining 30.4% ★, Crafting 7.3%, Mystery 4.8%, Simulation 4.8%
- #56 Keep on Mining!
64% matchVery Positive94% of 8,329 reviews2025
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 70.8% ★, Collectathon 15.1%, Casual 9.3%, Colorful 3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #57 Alaska Gold Fever
65% matchVery Positive80% of 1,009 reviews2026
Dev: Baked GamesPub: Baked Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 49.3% ★, Crafting 13.3%, Simulation 8%, First-Person 7.9%, 3D 6.8%
- #58 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 985 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 66.2% ★, Simulation 11.1%, First-Person 9.2%, Exploration 5.2%, Adventure 4.4%
- #59 Orbitmine
65% matchVery Positive82% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: vibemaker1
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.
Why similar: Space 52.5%, Casual 13.8%, Simulation 10.5%, Exploration 10%, Colorful 9.1%
