- #1 BORE BLASTERS
97% matchVery Positive81% of 745 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: Collectathon 39.7%, Mining 34.2% ★, Action-Adventure 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented mining game that focuses on explosive destruction and constant progression.
- #2 DigDigDrill
96% 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: Collectathon 42.1%, Mining 32.1% ★, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Adventure 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the pixel-art aesthetic and collectathon mechanics found in Underminer.
- #3 SteamWorld Dig 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,952 reviews2017
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
Why similar: Mining 65.7% ★, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 9.3%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for mining-adventure games, featuring tight controls, deep exploration, and a rewarding upgrade system.
- #4 SteamWorld Dig
95% matchVery Positive94% of 10,787 reviews2013
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 73.3% ★, Adventure 9%, Indie 7.9%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: The original classic that set the template for modern underground exploration and resource-gathering games.
- #5 Mining Mechs
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,628 reviews2023
Dev: Delayed Victory
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.7 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 56.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Indie 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a very similar loop of drilling through layers of earth to collect resources and upgrade your machinery.
- #6 Super Mining Mechs
94% matchVery Positive88% of 826 reviews2024
Dev: Delayed Victory
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Collectathon 54.8%, Mining 29% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a satisfying side-scrolling experience centered on upgrading your mech to reach greater depths.
- #7 UnderMine
93% matchVery Positive90% of 9,783 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 45.6%, Mining 25% ★, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 7.8%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that shares a similar subterranean aesthetic and focus on dungeon-crawling progression.
- #8 Dome Keeper
92% matchVery Positive92% of 20,921 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 46.9%, Action 19.2%, Singleplayer 19%, Adventure 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines intense mining and resource management with defensive base-building mechanics.
- #9 Core Keeper
91% matchVery Positive93% of 64,481 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 49.4%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 12.8%, Indie 11.9%, Singleplayer 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy mining game with deep progression systems and a vast underground world to uncover.
- #10 Mr.Mine
90% matchVery Positive92% of 18,415 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 100.1 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 44.1% ★, Simulation 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the deep-descent progression and resource-gathering focus of Underminer with an addictive idle-clicker twist.
- #11 Miner: Dig Deep
91% matchVery Positive91% of 255 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 52.7% ★, Simulation 32.1%, Adventure 7.3%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and satisfying mining game that prioritizes the core loop of digging and upgrading.
- #12 Underland
89% matchVery Positive84% of 174 reviews2021
Dev: Minicactus Games
Windows
Use the elements at your disposal, such as excavators, pumps, plumbing, among others, to drill the soil to the indicated location. The dynamic scenario, fluid mechanics and the laws of physics must be manipulated correctly to achieve the goal. Find the city of Underland!
Why similar: Mining 36.3% ★, Simulation 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that emphasizes underground destruction and careful navigation through subterranean environments.
- #13 Ad Fundum
87% matchVery Positive93% of 498 reviews2024
Dev: Oldbut Gold
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Collectathon 41%, Mining 32.5% ★, Simulation 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Adventure 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed mining game that features mech upgrades and a strong collectathon focus.
- #14 Cave Digger
89% matchVery Positive81% of 72 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 74.1% ★, Adventure 10.4%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a mysterious and atmospheric experience centered on exploring deep caves and extracting valuable resources.
- #15 Dungeon Digger
86% 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 39.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 30.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Singleplayer 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that captures the feeling of mystery and exploration found in subterranean settings.
- #16 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
84% matchVery Positive86% of 47,393 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
Why similar: Action 55.3%, Singleplayer 44.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action game that distills the mining and progression experience into a satisfying roguelite loop.
- #17 GeoDepths
86% matchVery Positive87% of 299 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 72.6% ★, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Indie 6.6%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and base-building within a mining-heavy exploration framework.
- #18 Planet Driller
88% matchMixed62% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: Oryzhon StudiosPub: Immanitas Entertainment GmbH
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 36.8%, Indie 31.7%, Action 31.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes drilling mechanics and exploration on alien worlds.
- #19 EternaMine
85% 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 39.2% ★, Simulation 36.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Adventure 4%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a casual mining experience with arcade-style progression and resource management.
- #20 Dig or Die
84% matchVery Positive90% of 4,269 reviews2018
Dev: Gaddy Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 42.3%, Indie 17.7%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Singleplayer 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on mining and survival in a hostile alien environment where upgrading your gear is essential to stay alive.
- #21 Digger: Galactic Treasures
82% 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: Collectathon 34.3%, Mining 33.8% ★, Simulation 21.4%, Adventure 5.5%, Action 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based adventure game focused on treasure hunting and exploration in deep underground caverns.
- #22 Bounty Below
83% matchVery Positive80% of 183 reviews2021
Dev: William Cheek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bounty below is an idle adventure game about mining and smithing items. While your units are mining for you delve into the endless dungeon to gain even more ore!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 75.5%, Action 24.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-oriented mining with light RPG elements and idle progression mechanics.
- #23 Planet Miner
82% 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 54.7%, Action-Adventure 27.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends mining simulation with space-themed adventure and colony-building elements.
- #24 PickCrafter
80% matchVery Positive86% of 7,092 reviews2017
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 76.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!
Why similar: Collectathon 35.9%, Mining 27.3% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A clicker-based mining game that features extensive collectathon elements and equipment upgrades.
- #25 Idle Cave Miner
79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,113 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Hours
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 128.9 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 50.2% ★, Simulation 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused mining game that emphasizes long-term progression and cave exploration.
- #26 Idle Deepcore
78% matchVery Positive83% of 205 reviews2026
Dev: Bluehood Games
Windows
Idle Deepcore is an incremental mining game where you dig ever deeper, smelt ore into ingots, upgrade your pickaxe and machines, and grow several mines in parallel to build a vast underground industry.
Why similar: Simulation 53.8%, Mining 26.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #27 Coal Mining Simulator
81% matchMostly Negative34% of 182 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 52.6% ★, Simulation 39.3%, Adventure 2.9%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more realistic and strategic take on the mining profession for those who enjoy the simulation aspect.
- #28 Dig Deep
79% 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 59.3% ★, Simulation 27%, Adventure 7.5%, Singleplayer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art mining game that incorporates runner-style mechanics for a faster pace.
- #29 OREBLAZE
78% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Ludiminal Games
Windows · Linux
Dig up the Adamant Core from a procedurally generated mine, extract ores, sell them for profit, upgrade your equipment, and keep the King happy by sending him tributes before he loses his temper!
Why similar: Mining 67.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 16%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Adventure 3.7%
- #30 A Mining Game
81% matchMixed66% of 235 reviews2019
Dev: AtlasPub: Trillium Studio Ltd.
Windows
An idle Mining Simulation game, Compete against other miners to reach the top of the leader boards, Build an army. Climb your way through the combat tower with friends. And compete in daily events
Why similar: Simulation 59.3%, Mining 29.5% ★, Indie 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, indie-focused simulation that captures the basic joy of mining and resource collection.
- #31 Chipmatic
77% matchMixed67% of 159 reviews2026
Dev: Molter
Windows · Linux
Chipmatic is an incremental factory building game where you control a mining robot on a mission to reach Earth’s core. Explore underground, find buried blueprints, research technologies and upgrade yourself to create the best (and only) factory on Earth!
Why similar: Mining 34.3% ★, Collectathon 33.7%, Simulation 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #32 Gold Miner:Classic Edition
76% matchVery Positive82% of 335 reviews2025
Dev: GameRivalPub: Margarite Entertainment
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.6 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: Collectathon 46.2%, Mining 36.7% ★, Simulation 9%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.9%
- #33 Digging the Forgotten Cave
75% matchVery Positive81% of 59 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: Simulation 47.5%, Mining 38.8% ★, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 0.9%
- #34 A Game About Digging A Hole™
72% matchVery Positive90% of 19,384 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 52.6% ★, Simulation 35%, Adventure 6.8%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #35 Drill and Delve
74% matchVery Positive91% of 89 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: Mining 64.7% ★, Adventure 28.7%, Indie 6.6%
- #36 Dig Deep
77% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: Flippancy Studio
Windows · Mac
Join the Intergalactic Mining Guild and prepare for a wild adventure full of alien creatures, deathly traps and gold... lots of gold!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 52.7%, Indie 23.7%, Action 23.6%
- #37 Coal Mining Simulator: Prologue
76% 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 49.6% ★, Simulation 37.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #38 Click Click Dig: Prologue
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 331 reviews2024
Dev: Bacon Bandit GamesPub: Burn Rate Games
Windows
Click Click Dig is an idle mining game that lets you dig deep into the core of several planets. The prologue contains a unique planet, unique digger skins, and a store where you can unlock exclusive items in the main Click Click Dig game!
Why similar: Mining 45.1% ★, Simulation 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Singleplayer 3%
- #39 UnderMine 2
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 803 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Why similar: Mining 36.5% ★, Action-Adventure 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 5.9%
- #40 Kin and Quarry
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 371 reviews2026
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 65.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #41 Mining Wizards
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: TMA Forge
Windows
Mining Wizards is an incremental mining game. Mine minerals, gather materials, upgrade a massive skill tree, level up, unlock talents, discover artifacts, and attract artifact visitors!
Why similar: Collectathon 49.2%, Mining 26.6% ★, Simulation 24.1%
- #42 Mine the Gold
75% 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 70.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 10.9%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #43 Below the Stone
70% matchVery Positive85% of 437 reviews2023
Dev: StrollartPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Below the Stone is an extraction roguelike about dwarves on the quest for the deepest depths. A place where each and every descent will lead to new adventures -- and where only the most determined dwarves with many lost lives will be rewarded by the hidden world lying below the stone.
Why similar: Mining 59.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 26.6%, Adventure 7.4%, Action 6.7%
- #44 Cave Digger VR
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 347 reviews2018
Dev: VRKiwi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
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 43.4% ★, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Simulation 19.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 5%
- #45 Clicker: Mining Simulator
73% matchMostly Negative39% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
In this game you will have an exciting immersion in the world of mining. You can earn the crypto currency and after selling it, follow the exchange rates, choose the currency that you like more and buy equipment to improve your farm.
Why similar: Simulation 84.8%, Indie 15.2%
- #46 Meltopia
66% 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 51.6% ★, Simulation 31.5%, Adventure 6.7%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #47 Rock Crusher
67% 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 55.4% ★, Simulation 36.3%, Action 5.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #48 Keep on Mining! - Worlds
66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,407 reviews2026
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Collectathon 47.4%, Mining 43.2% ★, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #49 UnderDungeon
69% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Josyan
Windows
Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 44.3%, Pixel Graphics 28.6%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #50 Tile Miner
70% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: nalothchrisPub: MadSwan
Windows · Mac
Explore a vast world. Manipulate every tile. Build your kingdom. Conquer the elemental dungeons. The moldable world of Tile Miner is at your fingertips!
Why similar: Mining 56.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Action 7.9%
- #51 Gold Mining Simulator
68% 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: Simulation 46.7%, Mining 44.2% ★, Singleplayer 4.7%, Indie 3.5%, Adventure 1%
- #52 Frank the Miner
72% matchMostly Negative33% of 75 reviews2018
Dev: Classic Game SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Enter the mine with Frank the Miner, go hunting for precious gems and treasures and set your personal record.
Why similar: Indie 53.2%, Adventure 46.8%
- #53 Keep on Mining!
63% matchVery Positive94% of 7,974 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 53.9% ★, Collectathon 34.3%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #54 Miner Mayhem
71% matchMixed64% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pickaxe ready? Coal, iron, gold & diamond! 18 Miners to unlock! Get chopping in this action packed, arcade style game.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 49.8%, Indie 19.6%, Action 19%, Singleplayer 11.6%
- #55 Gnomich
69% matchMostly Negative38% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Pot-bellied Gnomes
Windows
Gnomich is a clicker game where you mine resources! You can upgrade your gnome to get even more resources! You get one mineral every 3 hours. Join Discord or Telegram to participate in tournaments!
Why similar: Mining 52.6% ★, Simulation 33.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Singleplayer 3%
- #56 Cavern Adventurers
67% matchMixed66% of 122 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Build an underground network of caves in this fantasy-themed management sim.
Why similar: Simulation 52.6%, Mining 23.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 1.1%
- #57 Space Miner - Idle Adventures
68% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: FrontRunnerTek
Windows · Linux
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 65.7% ★, Action-Adventure 34.3%
- #58 Mechanic Miner
69% matchMixed58% of 210 reviews2020
Dev: Hello John
Windows
Put your mechanical skills to the test in a physics-based sandbox where ingenuity and creativity are the ultimate key to survival. Construct fantastical machines, gather resources, acquire new technologies to battle dangerous enemies and use your imagination to shape your world.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.8%, Simulation 32.7%, Indie 10%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Adventure 8.2%
- #59 Deep the Game
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 946 reviews2020
Dev: Goricina ProductionsPub: Goricina Entertainment
Windows
Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 42.5%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 17.6%, Action 17.3%
- #60 FACEMINER
63% matchVery Positive90% of 1,346 reviews2025
Dev: WristworkPub: Wristwork Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build a biometric data harvesting empire from scratch in FACEMINER, the hardcore thriller clicker set in 1999. Classify data, upgrade mining infrastructure, and scale up your A.I. surveillance empire to obscene ends in this creepy narrative-driven incremental management sim with a dystopian twist.
Why similar: Simulation 61.4%, Pixel Graphics 32.2%, Singleplayer 6.4%
