Top Underground Games
60+ underground games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Singleplayer, Exploration, Adventure, Simulation.
Recommended Underground Games

The Exit 8
You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
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- #1 The Exit 898% matchVery Positive93% of 10,866 reviews2023Developer: KOTAKE CREATEPublisher: PLAYISMPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.1hMean: 1.8h≥1hr: 58%
You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".
- #2 THE LONGING98% matchVery Positive92% of 7,323 reviews2020Developer: Studio SeufzPublisher: Application Systems HeidelbergPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 10.6hMean: 37.7h≥1hr: 84%
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
- #3 Paradise Lost98% matchMixed64% of 2,489 reviews2021Developer: PolyAmorousPublisher: WalkaboutPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 6.0h≥1hr: 68%
It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth.
- #4 Mr. Prepper97% matchVery Positive80% of 5,365 reviews2021Developer: Rejected GamesPublisher: PlayWay S.A.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.2hMean: 12.1h≥1hr: 81%
Mr. Prepper is about being prepared. You know something is wrong. The risk of a nuclear war is in the air and you need to get ready for what's coming.
- #5 Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out97% matchVery Positive85% of 3,238 reviews2025Developer: Digital MelodyPublisher: PlayWay S.A.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.0hMean: 6.8h≥1hr: 88%
Too long in this prison, time to get out of here. Pull the carpet and start digging with a teaspoon. Watch out for the guard, sell him the junk you find. Trade toilet paper with the prisoners. Get better items and improve your stats. Expand the tunnel, use glow sticks and dynamite. Will you escape?
- #6 Never Return97% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,635 reviews2021Developer: YeMuNetWorkPublisher: CyberislePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.8hMean: 20.0h≥1hr: 74%
"Never Return" is a 3D action adventure game with roguelike elements. There are various weapon types to choose from. Each Type has its own play style. With thousands of creative prefixes and a huge amount of skills, every player can easily create their own build.
- #7 HAAK96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,398 reviews2022Developer: BlingamePublisher: OKJOYPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.2hMean: 12.3h≥1hr: 85%
HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.
- #8 Mining Mechs94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,628 reviews2023Developer: Delayed VictoryPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.0hMean: 8.7h≥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!
- #9 KeeperRL94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,779 reviews2024Developer: Electric SuccubiPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.3hMean: 19.0h≥1hr: 79%
KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.
- #10 Dungeon 10091% matchVery Positive82% of 1,627 reviews2023Developer: 可布和常常诶Platforms: WindowsMedian: 5.1hMean: 8.8h≥1hr: 83%
The dragon-slayer becomes the dragon. Create unique builds without having to grind for equipment. After defeating a dungeon boss, you will take its place. Then, defeat your past selves to descend further into the dungeon.
- #11 Meltopia90% matchVery Positive87% of 1,091 reviews2026Developer: Garden of DreamsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 5.6h≥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.
- #12 KEEP LOOKING90% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2024Developer: Solshade GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
This is a nerve-wracking horror game that puts you in a dark, claustrophobic cave with a relentless creature. Survive by flashing your dying flashlight at the right moments, too soon or too late, and it’s over. You must keep an eye on the creature, but beware: staring too long is just as deadly.
- #13 Hashiriya Drifter-Online Drift Racing Multiplayer (DRIFT/DRAG/RACING)90% matchMixed68% of 1,479 reviews2020Developer: Midnight GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 36mMean: 3.6h≥1hr: 35%
Drift Online Multiplayer Game - The game inspired by oldschool street drifting in early japan with deep custiomization and ability to build a car from scratch! Dismountable chassis and suspension! Realistic car damage! Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!
- #14 Arx Fatalis90% matchVery Positive88% of 2,543 reviews2007Developer: Arkane StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 10.0h≥1hr: 41%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
- #15 The Spotter: Dig or Die89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,459 reviews2026Developer: Puppyroar GamesPublisher: Forklift InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.7hMean: 7.4h≥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.
- #16 iDigging88% matchMixed69% of 775 reviews2025Developer: TWENPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 3.3h≥1hr: 77%
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!
- #17 Coal LLC86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,141 reviews2025Developer: Bye Bye OceanPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 9.6hMean: 18.8h≥1hr: 90%
Fill your quota or die. Mine increasingly absurd amounts of coal using some dubious, but effective, mining techniques. Or relax and mine at your own pace in peaceful mode.
- #18 SubwaySim 286% matchVery Positive82% of 805 reviews2025Developer: Simuverse InteractivePublisher: Aerosoft GmbHPlatforms: Windows
Explore the three most picturesque underground lines in Germany! The Berlin U1/U3 and the Hamburg U3 are waiting for you. Immerse yourself in everyday life in the two German metropolises and discover famous sights such as Hamburg's harbour or Berlin's Oberbaum Bridge.
- #19 Towards Future86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 759 reviews2022Developer: 拾伍司工坊Publisher: Eternal DreamPlatforms: Windows
Waking up in the darkness, unable to see the sunrise, he remembered the little master carefully carried him home. The base has already fallen into ruin and there are no signs of any living people here. Where did the little master go? Is there any hope left under the doomsday?
- #20 Tunnet86% matchVery Positive95% of 704 reviews2023Developer: puzzled_squidPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 3.3hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 73%
Build, debug and optimize a computer network in an underground facility.
- #21 DigDigDrill85% matchVery Positive95% of 594 reviews2024Developer: TooraiPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 8.6hMean: 17.7h≥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.
- #22 Spark in the Dark84% matchVery Positive88% of 939 reviews2026Developer: Stellar FishPlatforms: Windows, Mac
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
- #23 Ad Fundum84% matchVery Positive93% of 498 reviews2024Developer: Oldbut GoldPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.0hMean: 6.7h≥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?
- #24 Super Mining Mechs82% matchVery Positive88% of 826 reviews2024Developer: Delayed VictoryPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.1hMean: 10.2h≥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!
- #25 Close Your Eyes [Old Version]83% matchVery Positive86% of 777 reviews2015Developer: Yai GameworksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 54mMean: 11.0h≥1hr: 48%
A redux version of a 2014 Ludum Dare RPG Maker Horror Game. A poor little marshmallow escapes death row into an underground subway system, where they're asked questions by a mysterious game show host. Updated in 2025 with new content.
- #26 Back in Service: a Metro Driver82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 517 reviews2025Developer: Dominik VojtaPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Join the adventure and become the master of the metro in our game, which takes you into the underground world. Overcome challenges on the tracks from the cabin of a historic train. Can you complete the route, transport all passengers, and avoid delays?
- #27 Ayahuasca81% matchVery Positive81% of 399 reviews2020Developer: Small Studio by Mac GuffPublisher: AstreaPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 25%
In the jungle at night, a journey awaits for you... are you ready to embrace the experience? Ayahuasca, the vine of the soul, and how to find your inner space.
- #28 The Hive81% matchMostly Positive72% of 426 reviews2016Developer: Skydome EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.4hMean: 4.1h≥1hr: 90%
The Hive is a strategy game with RPG elements where you assume command as the insectoid hivemind. Build and expand your underground colony, harvest resources, and evolve your swarm using DNA. Will you survive in this hostile yet beautiful underworld?
- #29 Air Defender79% matchMostly Positive79% of 316 reviews2025Developer: ROTOR3Platforms: Windows
Command the sky in a tense real-time strategy simulation where you manage a nation's air defenses. Analyze radar contacts, scramble interceptor jets, and make split-second decisions to protect your airspace from hostile threats.
- #30 STATIONflow79% matchVery Positive86% of 500 reviews2020Developer: DMM GAMESPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
STATIONflow is a game about controlling the flow of thousands of passengers by building and managing an efficient underground train station.
- #31 The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster79% matchMostly Positive78% of 617 reviews2020Developer: Tomas SalaPublisher: Wired ProductionsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 5.2h≥1hr: 82%
Take flight in this remastered 'stick control era' aerial combat RPG. Explore haunting landscapes, engage in epic dogfights, and uncover ancient secrets in a visually enhanced, rebalanced edition of the BAFTA-nominated, award-winning original.
- #32 Bloodhound: First day in hell79% matchMostly Positive79% of 419 reviews2023Developer: Kruger & Flint ProductionsPlatforms: Windows
Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.
- #33 Rodland of Pipes77% matchVery Positive99% of 277 reviews2024Developer: Justin JonesPlatforms: Windows
Crawl through pipes, navigate the maze, listen carefully and get out before Rodland finds you.
- #34 Chipmatic76% matchMixed67% of 159 reviews2026Developer: MolterPlatforms: 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!
- #35 Super Motherload77% matchMostly Positive76% of 937 reviews2014Developer: XGen StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.0hMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 76%
Set on Mars in an alternate Cold-War era, Super Motherload is a 1 to 4-player couch co-op digging adventure with storyline by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe, a fully voiced cast of Soviet and American characters, and a procedurally-generated world that changes each time you play.
- #36 Brno Transit75% matchVery Positive84% of 406 reviews2026Developer: SpytihněvPlatforms: Windows
A short narrative-driven psychological horror game about a trainee metro driver trapped in the dampest subway east of anything that matters.
- #37 Dwelvers76% matchMixed68% of 319 reviews2023Developer: Rasmus LjunggrenPublisher: Dancing DevilsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 8.3h≥1hr: 42%
Dwelvers is a unique real-time strategy Dungeon Keeper-like with resource management, logistics, battles, magic spells, trading, crimes against humanity, labyrinths, and so much more. Are you able to eradicate the pesky humans once and for all? Of course you are. The Dark Mother wills it.
- #38 ShadowBringer76% matchVery Positive83% of 208 reviews2022Developer: Marshmallow HammerPublisher: DigiPen Institute of TechnologyPlatforms: Windows
Escape the underground research facility and discover the truth of your origin. ShadowBringer is a 3D stealth game where you take on the role of a shadowy monster. Awakened with no recollection of the past, a voice in your head whispers softly to you: "Get out of this place".
- #39 IT Simulator75% matchVery Positive91% of 171 reviews2022Developer: Bad Byte GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
IT Simulator is a co-op horror game where two players attempt to return power to an office building. Take the role of the all-seeing Control Room or the stealthy Repair Technician as you risk everything to d̶i̶s̶c̶o̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶t̶r̶u̶t̶h̶ escape.
- #40 Below the Stone74% matchVery Positive85% of 437 reviews2023Developer: StrollartPublisher: Apogee EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 2.8h≥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.
- #41 頭痛75% matchMostly Positive73% of 205 reviews2021Developer: MONZENPlatforms: Windows
頭痛【資料館編】 行方不明者を探しに資料館へ... 廃墟の資料館に隠された謎を解く一人称視点の探索系ホラーゲームです。
- #42 Project Wunderwaffe: Prologue74% matchMixed67% of 332 reviews2022Developer: Weasel GamesPlatforms: Windows
Project Wunderwaffe: Prologue is some part of the full version of the game. The gameplay starts in the realities of World War II, the Soviets and Allies are coming. Your task in the game is to keep enemy troops as far away from your base as possible. Fight and survive!
- #43 The DeadLine73% matchVery Positive95% of 298 reviews2025Developer: ROTTEN APPLEPublisher: Jungle Game LabPlatforms: Windows
The last subway departs in a world overrun by zombies. At each station, gather materials, find better weapons, and fight off the undead. As you get closer to your family, the danger grows. Survive, upgrade, and make it to the final stop.
- #44 Golazo! 274% matchMostly Positive75% of 145 reviews2022Developer: Purple Tree S R LPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 6.8h≥1hr: 32%
Dynamic arcade football game with medium-sized fields, no fouls, and offsides whistled. Add street gameplay to this mix to have just pure fun & action!
- #45 Soulcaster73% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2020Developer: StarBytePublisher: DigiPen Institute of TechnologyPlatforms: Windows
Escape an ancient temple by utilizing its arcane artifacts in an intriguing 2D puzzle plat-former.
- #46 Miner: Dig Deep73% matchVery Positive91% of 255 reviews2020Developer: Substance GamesPlatforms: 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.
- #47 Rot Gut73% matchVery Positive87% of 301 reviews2016Developer: Shotgun SurgeonsPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 30mMean: 1.5h≥1hr: 14%
Rot Gut is an action packed platformer set in America’s 1920’s Prohibition era. You take control of an agent who, to uncover their mysteries, goes on a mission to fight the city’s underground armed to the teeth organizations.
- #48 Goblin Dungeons71% matchVery Positive84% of 257 reviews2025Developer: LoolustPlatforms: Windows, Linux
A dark roguelike with magic and explicit content. Fight hordes of goblins, master spells, upgrade gear and experience random events. Unlock erotic scenes and defeat the Goblin King to save the world of Erotis.
- #49 Dynamite Jack73% matchVery Positive86% of 423 reviews2012Developer: Hassey Enterprises, Inc.Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 24mMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 30%
A brave space marine, armed with only bombs and a flashlight, must escape the Anathema Mines!
- #50 Mining Merchant71% matchVery Positive90% of 331 reviews2026Developer: Delayed VictoryPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.8hMean: 9.2h≥1hr: 83%
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.
- #51 Refund Me If You Can72% matchMostly Positive79% of 134 reviews2022Developer: Sungame StudioPlatforms: Windows
One maze, one monster tracking you down, will you have the courage and dexterity to escape this nightmare in less than two hours ?
- #52 Drugs and Crime Idle72% matchMixed67% of 291 reviews2020Developer: Roxy ConstantinePlatforms: Windows
Behind every great fortune, lies a great crime! Sell drugs, attack with your gang, gamble your CrimeCoins away and hope, that you get that rare item, finally. Free-to-play. Offline Progression. No Microtransactions except 2 optional DLCs.
- #53 Cave Crawler 270% matchVery Positive90% of 156 reviews2024Developer: Evan YoussefPlatforms: Windows
Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.
- #54 Colony 3769% matchVery Positive97% of 151 reviews2025Developer: ValenPlatforms: 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.
- #55 Miska's Cave70% matchVery Positive88% of 185 reviews2021Developer: SoulfleePublisher: Makka StudiosPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Miska's Cave is a unique action-centric side scroller with strategic components and animated with pixel art. If you love completing challenging games that require varying strategies, this game is for you.
- #56 Promesa70% matchVery Positive87% of 193 reviews2020Developer: Julián Palacios GechtmanPlatforms: Windows, Mac
A contemplative experience where you’ll wander through the dreams, memories and fantasies emerging from a dialogue between a grandfather and his grandchild.
- #57 Beneath the Mountain69% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2024Developer: Omnis Rector StudiosPublisher: Gameclaw StudioPlatforms: Windows
In Beneath the Mountain, you play as the King of a new Dwarven civilization seeking to find their fortune beneath the mountain. You dig your way through the mountain, encountering many dangerous foes along the way, all while defending your kingdom from periodic Orc invasions.
- #58 The Door in the Basement69% matchVery Positive88% of 183 reviews2021Developer: Aegon GamesPlatforms: Windows
The Door in the Basement is an atmospheric pixelated horror game set in a mysterious subterranean world.
