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Games like Gold Mining Simulator

If Gold Mining Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Farming Simulator 17, Junkyard Simulator and American Truck Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its tactical positioning matters, writing quality is exceptional and immersive. 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.

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About Gold Mining Simulator: 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.

2017IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Code Horizon
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Tactical positioning mattersWriting quality is exceptionalImmersiveRelaxingEquipment upgradeOpen world exploration

Players who liked Gold Mining Simulator also play

Steam players who put hours into Gold Mining Simulator also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Farming Simulator 17

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration and a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Top pick for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Explore farming possibilities in a new North American environment. Drive over 250 farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including new brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Valtra or Massey Ferguson.

    2016Simulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Junkyard Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Second-strongest match for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Did you ever wish to work in a junkyard? Now you can, with Junkyard Simulator. They are many roads leading to success - whichever you take depends on your decisions.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. American Truck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration and an immersive mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Third-strongest match for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

    2016IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Construction Simulator 2015

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Ranked #4 for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.

    2014SimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Euro Truck Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Ranked #5 for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

    2012IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Ranked #6 for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

    2017SimulationRacing19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Jalopy

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Ranked #7 for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Build, repair, refuel and drive a dilapidated old car on a grand journey through the territories of the former Eastern bloc. Explore Germany, CSFR, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria

    2018IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Bus

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Ranked #8 for Gold Mining Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Transport passengers in the city bus simulation The Bus along 1:1 scale routes in Berlin, passing landmarks like the Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate, and Alexanderplatz. In the Scania Citywide LF and other licensed buses, sell tickets, handle traffic, and get everyone to their destination safely.

    2026Simulation39.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Gold Mining Simulator

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.

  1. Project Zomboid

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and an immersive mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Reviewers of Gold Mining Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

    2013IndieSimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Reviewers of Gold Mining Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Street Outlaws: The List

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Gold Mining Simulator cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Strap-in and put the pedal to the floor cause there’s only enough room for 10! Build, Customize, Race and Earn your way on to the “List", competition is ruthless and everyone is fighting for the respect that comes with the top spot. Your goal? Earn a spot on "The List".

    2019Racing19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gold Mining Simulator at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gold Mining Simulator.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Code Horizon

Other recommendable Steam games by Code Horizon, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Diesel Brothers: Truck Building Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Code Horizon, the studio behind Gold Mining Simulator. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Enter the World of Diesel! Grab some of the biggest four-wheelers. Trick these trucks, flip them for a profit or race against your friends online. This can go hard or this can go diesel!

    2019SimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Giant Machines 2017

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Another title from Code Horizon, the studio behind Gold Mining Simulator. Shares Indie and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Take control over seven of the biggest industrial machines in the world. During the 14 mission campaign you will punch through the snows of Greenland, plow the steppes of Wyoming and travel all the way to sunny Florida. Your hard work will be completed by launching a space shuttle into space.

    2016IndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Gold Mining Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Code Horizon, the studio behind Gold Mining Simulator. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator.

    Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world and become the richest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialized machines, and before all, cooperate with others in Multiplayer mode!

    AdventureSimulationCasualSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gold Mining Simulator

Does Gold Mining Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Gold Mining Simulator 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 Gold Mining Simulator cost?
Gold Mining Simulator is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gold Mining Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gold Mining Simulator are Farming Simulator 17, Junkyard Simulator, American Truck Simulator.
Who developed Gold Mining Simulator?
Gold Mining Simulator was developed by Code Horizon and published by Code Horizon, PlayWay S.A..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Gold Mining Simulator.

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