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Games Like Digging the Forgotten Cave

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  1. #1 Miner: Dig Deep
    97% matchVery Positive91% of 257 reviews2020
    Dev: Substance Games
    Windows

    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 32.8%, Underground 21.3%, Sandbox 13.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Adventure 6.1%

  2. #2 Drill and Delve
    96% 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: Sandbox 24%, Mining 18.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Underground 9%, Stylized 8.8%

  3. #3 A Game About Digging A Hole™
    96% 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: Mining 26%, Underground 17.5%, Sandbox 16.6%, Simulation 7.7%, Mystery 6.8%

  4. #4 Meltopia
    94% 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 28.9%, Underground 21.4%, Sandbox 18.6%, Simulation 7.8%, Adventure 4.9%

  5. #5 Cave Digger
    95% 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 35.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Sandbox 19.7%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Adventure 6.6%

  6. #6 Digger: Galactic Treasures
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 718 reviews2025
    Dev: RainStyle games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 40.4%, Simulation 11.4%, Voxel 10.5%, Adventure 8.8%, 3D 7.8%

  7. #7 Treasure Hunter Simulator
    93% 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 35.2%, Sandbox 20.2%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Casual 10%, Open World 8.3%

  8. #8 Dungeon Digger
    91% 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: Mystery Dungeon 58.1%, Mining 24.3%, Adventure 16%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  9. #9 Cave Digger VR
    92% 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 42%, Sandbox 20.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Simulation 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%

  10. #10 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
    91% 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 41.3%, Sandbox 23.9%, Simulation 13.3%, Open World 8.9%, Adventure 4.4%

  11. #11 DigDigDrill
    89% 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 47.8%, Underground 34.4%, Casual 6.6%, Adventure 5%, Exploration 3.4%

  12. #12 Dig Deep
    90% 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 55.9%, Simulation 11.4%, Casual 11.2%, Adventure 9.4%, 3D 7.8%

  13. #13 Dig Island
    89% 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: Mining 31.2%, Simulation 16.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Casual 10.1%, Mystery 9.1%

  14. #14 Diggin
    88% 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 49%, Underground 30%, Casual 8%, Adventure 8%, Exploration 3.8%

  15. #15 Keep Digging
    86% 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: Mining 36.1%, Sandbox 22.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Voxel 7.5%, Adventure 6.8%

  16. #16 Gold Mining Simulator
    86% matchMostly Positive72% of 16,373 reviews2017
    Dev: Code Horizon
    Windows
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 31.0 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 49.9%, Simulation 23.9%, Sandbox 12.5%, Open World 9.1%, Adventure 1.5%

  17. #17 Coal Mining Simulator
    87% matchMostly Negative34% of 183 reviews2023
    Dev: 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 39.9%, Sandbox 25.2%, Simulation 13.3%, Open World 7.1%, Atmospheric 3.7%

  18. #18 iDigging
    84% 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: Underground 44.7%, Stylized 14.5%, Simulation 14.2%, 3D 10.2%, Casual 8.5%

  19. #19 Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 130 reviews2022
    Dev: VRKiwi
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Go on a mysterious journey in the wildlands in this 1-4-player VR action-adventure game inspired by Western, Dieselpunk and Lovecraftian themes. Explore old mines, nautical caves and ruins of ancient civs to unravel the secrets of the valleys. But beware! Best to keep a 6-shooter close just in case.

    Why similar: Comic Book 37.2%, FPS 32.8%, Mystery 14.8%, Atmospheric 11%, Exploration 4.2%

  20. #20 Out of Ore
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 4,149 reviews2022
    Dev: North Modding Company AB
    Windows
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build your own mining company from the ground up. Extract resources, operate heavy machinery, construct infrastructure, and grow from a laborer to the King of Klondike.

    Why similar: Sandbox 24.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Mining 21%, Simulation 13.8%, 3D 5.8%

  21. #21 Underminer
    81% 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: Simulation 47.4%, Mining 38.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 0.9%

  22. #22 Coal Mining Simulator: Prologue
    83% matchMixed66% of 308 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 38.4%, Sandbox 24.2%, Simulation 13%, Adventure 8.3%, Open World 7.5%

  23. #23 Mr.Mine
    81% 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 58.3%, Simulation 19.2%, Sandbox 11%, Casual 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  24. #24 The Enchanted Cave 2
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 841 reviews2015
    Dev: dustinaux
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Uncover the dark secrets of a cave with an endless supply of monsters and loot!

    Why similar: Casual 57.4%, Singleplayer 22%, Indie 20.6%

  25. #25 The UnderGarden
    84% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2010
    Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    The UnderGarden is a casual Zen game that challenges players to explore beautiful underground caverns filled with strange life forms, sound, music and plenty of hidden secrets. Casual gamers with an affinity towards puzzle games will enjoy The UnderGarden’s modern exploration quest filled with brain teasing games that combine state of...

    Why similar: Casual 78.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Relaxing 8.9%

  26. #26 DigWorld
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Edgar IXPub: Easy Grind Games
    Windows

    DigWorld is a cozy 2D digging extraction sandbox with roguelite elements, 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 54.8%, Underground 26.6%, Adventure 7.5%, Casual 6%, Exploration 3.6%

  27. #27 Ad Fundum
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 528 reviews2024
    Dev: Oldbut Gold
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 44.4%, Underground 30.6%, Simulation 10.5%, Casual 5.5%, Adventure 4.8%

  28. #28 One Man´s Trash
    78% 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: Sandbox 25%, Mining 23.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Stylized 8.9%, Casual 8%

  29. #29 There The Light
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2019
    Dev: CasualBebop
    Windows · Mac

    Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?

    Why similar: Mystery 28.6%, Stylized 25.6%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Casual 11.6%, Adventure 6.8%

  30. #30 Super Mining Mechs
    77% 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 29.7%, Underground 25.1%, Sandbox 25%, Open World 8%, Casual 5.5%

  31. #31 Astro Miner
    77% 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 48.4%, Simulation 19.5%, Casual 13.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 2.9%

  32. #32 Eternal Cave Escape
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2021
    Dev: HarderGaming
    Windows

    You find yourself stuck in a cave with nothing but your wit... and a pickaxe! As you climb your way out you'll find this is no ordinary cave.

    Why similar: Mining 79.4%, Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 1.2%

  33. #33 Cobble: The Stone Forager
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 144 reviews2025
    Dev: Twenty LensesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Gather resources and explore to help lost settlers build a new home in this relaxing, foraging RPG.

    Why similar: Simulation 40.9%, Casual 21.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Relaxing 8.4%

  34. #34 The Cursed Amulet
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 153 reviews2023
    Dev: CrystalCreativeGames
    Windows

    Enter a mysterious cave and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test. Explore the depths of the cave, search for clues, and solve challenging puzzles that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

    Why similar: Mystery 29.1%, Atmospheric 20%, Adventure 19.5%, 3D 14%, Exploration 7.9%

  35. #35 Cosmodrill
    73% 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 53.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Open World 11.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Casual 4.4%

  36. #36 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 66.6%, Underground 17.4%, Casual 14.2%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.7%

  37. #37 Mining Mechs
    72% 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 29.4%, Underground 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Sandbox 16.8%, Adventure 5.5%

  38. #38 The Catacombs of Solaris Revisited
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 275 reviews2021
    Dev: Ian MacLartyPub: Shape Shop
    Windows

    The goal of the game is to find your favourite room in the catacombs.

    Why similar: Adventure 26.6%, Atmospheric 22.8%, Casual 19.6%, 3D 14.9%, Exploration 11.1%

  39. #39 Cavern Adventurers
    74% matchMixed63% of 156 reviews2025
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    Build an underground network of caves in this fantasy-themed management sim.

    Why similar: Underground 29.3%, Mining 25.6%, Simulation 25.4%, Casual 14.7%, Exploration 4.5%

  40. #40 Colony 37
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 220 reviews2025
    Dev: Valen
    Windows

    Dig deep down the abandoned planet to find its secrets and earn cash by collecting resources. Spend your money on buying various trinkets and instruments that will help you along the way to earn even more profit.

    Why similar: Underground 42.5%, Sandbox 39.1%, 3D 10.5%, Adventure 7.9%

  41. #41 Planet Miner
    75% 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: Simulation 39%, Adventure 26.9%, Stylized 15.9%, 3D 10.4%, Exploration 4.4%

  42. #42 You Know The Drill
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,015 reviews2026
    Dev: ludokaiPub: Catoptric Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    You Know The Drill is a relaxing incremental mining game about digging underground to harvest ores. Collect resources and use them to upgrade your drill and go even deeper!

    Why similar: Mining 43.2%, Underground 27.6%, Simulation 11.8%, Casual 7.5%, Stylized 6.9%

  43. #43 Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 384 reviews2026
    Dev: Ankoku
    Windows

    Walking simulator. Explore cozy liminal spaces that feel unsettlingly familiar and spark your imagination, like a dream you’ve been in before.

    Why similar: Simulation 19.2%, 3D 18.9%, Adventure 16.6%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Mystery 13.7%

  44. #44 UNDER the SAND - a road trip simulator
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,606 reviews2020
    Dev: IndieMax
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    You. Your car. And world under the sand.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 34.3%, Sandbox 29.5%, Simulation 10.3%, Casual 9.6%, Open World 8.9%

  45. #45 Big Dig Energy
    72% 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: Sandbox 26.1%, Mining 25.8%, Stylized 11.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Casual 8.6%

  46. #46 Mine the Gold
    76% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2019
    Dev: A NostruPub: My Way Games
    Windows

    Gold, diamonds, and dynamite? That's right, you're a goldminer and it's your job to mine as much gold as you can and come out with the most money. Are you ready? Time to goldrush!

    Why similar: Simulation 43.8%, Casual 27.6%, Adventure 25%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.7%

  47. #47 No Results Found
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,559 reviews2026
    Dev: Zzangdol GamesPub: Jungle Game Lab
    Windows · Mac

    Search, dig deeper, and search again. Can you reach the end of the truth?

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 51.1%, Simulation 17.1%, Casual 10.1%, 3D 8.5%, Exploration 6.3%

  48. #48 Rock Simulator 2
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 587 reviews2023
    Dev: vinoo
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 114.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Unwind together in a peaceful idle adventure. Become a rock in a serene world, relax with friends in co-op, and watch nature unfold around you. Discover secrets and shape your environment at a soothing, idle pace.

    Why similar: Simulation 36.5%, 3D 24.7%, Casual 20.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 7.7%

  49. #49 Through The Fragmentation
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2021
    Dev: Máté PribelszkyPub: Crow Bar
    Windows

    Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.

    Why similar: Mystery 23.7%, Stylized 22.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Atmospheric 17.1%, 3D 10.3%

  50. #50 Cave Quest
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 105 reviews2020
    Dev: MD Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Play a thrilling Match3 game! Match gems of the same kind to destroy them and to get bonuses and power-ups.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 61.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Casual 9.1%, Exploration 2.5%

  51. #51 GeoDepths
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 305 reviews2023
    Dev: A Little More Games
    Windows

    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 83.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.8%

  52. #52 Idle Cave Miner
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,203 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Hours
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 129.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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.

    Why similar: Mining 66%, Simulation 15.6%, Stylized 9.5%, Casual 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  53. #53 Echo Grotto
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: Gaugepunk Games
    Windows

    Echo Grotto is a virtual reality experience that lets you explore unique and intricate cave systems using a range of caving gear and tools!

    Why similar: Adventure 46.3%, Casual 41.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Indie 3.3%

  54. #54 waxweaver
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 605 reviews2025
    Dev: kaiakairos
    Windows

    A short sandbox rpg game that takes place on a square planet. Explore the world, gather resources, build a home and become stronger.

    Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 30.3%, Sandbox 20.3%, Mining 19.9%, Underground 11.7%, Open World 6.5%

  55. #55 Ember Seeker
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 92 reviews2026
    Dev: Lehti E.
    Windows

    An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.

    Why similar: Adventure 31.8%, Stylized 20.5%, 3D 17.9%, Atmospheric 13%, Open World 7.9%

  56. #56 Mining Merchant
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 421 reviews2026
    Dev: Delayed Victory
    Windows
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Mining Merchant is a relaxing mining and shopkeeping adventure game. Mine by day to uncover rare ores and gems, then craft jewelry to sell in your shop by night. Rebuild your uncle’s business solo or in co-op and uncover the mystery behind the nightly earthquakes.

    Why similar: Mining 39.2%, Sandbox 27%, Underground 19.6%, Casual 7%, Adventure 4.9%

  57. #57 Enchanted Blacksmith
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 82 reviews2023
    Dev: Tanuki Sun
    Windows

    Step into a cozy, first-person forge simulator where exploration and crafting go hand in hand. Discover rich mineral veins, master forgotten smithing techniques, and watch your humble workshop evolve as you craft fine wares and claim your place among the realm’s legendary artisans.

    Why similar: Mining 42.6%, Sandbox 20.1%, Simulation 13%, Stylized 10.9%, Open World 7.3%

  58. #58 Mad Digger
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 409 reviews2017
    Dev: BerezkaPub: KuKo
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The treasure lies at a depth of more than 100 yards. That's a job for the Mad Digger!

    Why similar: Simulation 59.2%, Casual 26.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 1.4%

  59. #59 Digseum
    61% 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 59.3%, Simulation 20.5%, Casual 12.8%, Relaxing 4.1%, Exploration 3.3%

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