Rank 01Games like Hydroneer
- 26 games
- Updated Nov 2, 2026
Players who liked Hydroneer also play
The closest matches to Hydroneer: Factorio, MineMogul, Satisfactory, Astro Colony, and Orebound. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Orebound
Why this: Also Mining and Base-Building, like Hydroneer.
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Forager
Why this: Same chill mood as Hydroneer.
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Out of Ore
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Hydroneer.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Foulball Hangover
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 18,970 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Automation chains create hypnotic loops
- Building potential feels limitless
- Freedom to choose mining fishing or farming
- Chill
- Contemplative
- Relaxing
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Hydroneer
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Stationeers
Why this: Shares resource refinement with Hydroneer.
Oxygen Not Included
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Hydroneer.
Techtonica
Why this: Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer.
No Man's Sky
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Hydroneer.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hydroneer at current Steam store prices.
Dig Deep
Why this: Also Mining and Automation, like Hydroneer.
Keep Digging
Why this: Same chill mood as Hydroneer.
Honey, I Joined a Cult
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Hydroneer.
Mining Merchant
Why this: Shares resource refinement with Hydroneer.
Assembly Planter
Why this: Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Factorio
Why this: Shares resource refinement and automation chains with Hydroneer.
Satisfactory
Why this: Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer.
Forager
Why this: Same chill mood as Hydroneer.
About Hydroneer
The closest matches to Hydroneer: Factorio, MineMogul, Satisfactory, Astro Colony, and Orebound. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Hydroneer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Factorio, MineMogul and Satisfactory — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, contemplative and relaxing, and single out its automation chains and fluid logistics. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Hydroneer is a mining-focused sandbox that tasks players with digging for gold and other resources, refining them, and building increasingly elaborate operations. The core loop combines manual hauling with automation chains and fluid logistics, letting players construct tiered upgrade systems for their bases while also pursuing smithing, fishing, or farming as alternatives. Players describe the experience as chill and contemplative, with automation loops that become hypnotic over time, and they highlight the satisfaction of intentional manual hauling alongside the freedom to choose their own path. The sandbox progression and building potential feel expansive according to reviewers. The game holds an 87% positive rating from over 18,900 Steam reviews and runs as playable on Steam Deck.
About Hydroneer: 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!
Is Hydroneer worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 18,970 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 86% positive across 112 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 70% off, now $4.49 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 31 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 15 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Automation chains create hypnotic loops
- Building potential feels limitless
- Freedom to choose mining fishing or farming
- Manual hauling feels intentional and satisfying
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“At least for me, too clunky and tedious to even get to the interesting-ness of building and managing setups. The complete lack of any inventory or way to manage items en-mass felt awful. Add that to needing to pour items into other items…”
People who play it also play: Factorio, MineMogul, Satisfactory
Frequently asked about Hydroneer
Can I run it?
Does Hydroneer run on Steam Deck?
Hydroneer is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Hydroneer cost?
Hydroneer is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Hydroneer have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Hydroneer supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Hydroneer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hydroneer are Factorio, MineMogul, Satisfactory.
Who developed Hydroneer?
Hydroneer was developed by Foulball Hangover.