Choose Underminer
Choose Underminer if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Underminer launched in 2024.
Underminer vs Mining Merchant
Underminer and Mining Merchant both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Underminer (2024) is 2 years older than Mining Merchant (2026). Mining Merchant scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Underminer (91.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mining Merchant
Choose Mining Merchant if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Mining Merchant launched in 2026.
Both Underminer and Mining Merchant sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Underminer |  Mining Merchant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (579 reviews) | 93.9% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Team GongMyeong | Delayed Victory |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Underminer (2024) is 2 years older than Mining Merchant (2026).
- Mining Merchant scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Underminer (91.7% positive).
- Underminer is free; Mining Merchant is paid (6.99 USD).
- Mining Merchant has co-op; Underminer does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Underminer vs Mining Merchant — FAQ
- Should I play Underminer or Mining Merchant first?
- If you want chronology, Underminer (2024) came out before Mining Merchant (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Underminer and Mining Merchant similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Underminer have multiplayer like Mining Merchant?
- No. Mining Merchant supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Underminer is listed as single-player only.
- Is Underminer free?
- Yes — Underminer is a free-to-play Steam title. Mining Merchant is paid (6.99 USD).