How many people are playing Gold Mining Simulator right now?

200 people are playing Gold Mining Simulator on Steam right now, making it the 702nd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 548 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Gold Mining Simulator's all-time peak player count?

Gold Mining Simulator's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 6,618, reached in October 2017.

Is Gold Mining Simulator good? What do Steam reviews say?

72% of 15,180 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does Gold Mining Simulator cost on Steam?

Gold Mining Simulator costs $19.82 on Steam (US), 38% off right now. The lowest price we've recorded is $2.99.

Does Gold Mining Simulator work on Steam Deck?

Gold Mining Simulator is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Gold Mining Simulator

by Code Horizon · published by Code Horizon, PlayWay S.A. · Released Oct 13, 2017

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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#702

200

▼ 2.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

72% positive

Mostly Positive15,180 reviews

Owners (est.)500K–1M

24h peak

548

Highest seen6,618

Oct 20179.1 years ago

Price on Steam

$19.82 −38%

$31.98Lowest ever $2.99 Nov 2025

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Players -2.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 07:58 UTC · tracking since 2017-08-01

Concurrent players

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Reviews

72% positive of 15,180 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Oct 30, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
Build 26269568the current build when we started tracking14.4 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Sep 17, 2026
Patch📢 Progress Update | GMS: Definitive Edition
Hello Everyone, 👋Development of Gold Mining Simulator: Definitive Edition is moving forward as planned, and we’ve got another look at the excavator and how it interacts with the terrain.One of the things we’re working on is making the ground feel more alive w…
Aug 27, 2026
Patch📢 An Update on GMS: Definitive Edition & New Discount Rules
Hello Everyone, 👋Recently, we announced our plans for the release of Gold Mining Simulator: Definitive Edition and the discount structure for our existing players. We’ve been closely following your comments and discussions. 💬 While some of you were excited a…
May 14, 2026
PatchSeason #44 Concluded – Winners, Rewards, and Fair Play Update 🏆
The dust has finally settled on the claims! Season #44 of the Leaderboards has officially come to an end. It was a fierce competition, and we are amazed by the numbers you’ve managed to pull out of the ground this time.The Champions of Season #44Congratulation…

Other news (17)

Oct 30, 2026
Season #47 Results Are In! Check the Leaderboard Winners!
Season #47 Results Are In! Who Struck Gold? ⛏️ Another season of digging, hauling, and chasing that golden fortune is officially in the books!Hello, miners! The claims have been busy, the competition has been tough, and now it's time to see who made the most o…
Oct 23, 2026
Another Way to Strike Gold! Introducing Gold Dredge Simulator
ANOTHER WAY TO STRIKE GOLD! INTRODUCING GOLD DREDGE SIMULATORThe hunt for gold is taking a new direction!We're excited to announce Gold Dredge Simulator, a new addition to our portfolio of gold mining games, developed in collaboration with an external developm…
Oct 7, 2026
PRE-ORDERS LIVE! Definitive Edition Launches November 11!⛏️💰
GOLD MINING SIMULATOR: DEFINITIVE EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! ⛏️💰The gold rush is back, and today we’re giving you a closer look at what’s waiting for you in Gold Mining Simulator: Definitive Edition.We’ve put together a comparison showing Gold Mi…
Oct 1, 2026
⛏️ Gold Mining Simulator - 80% OFF in the Steam Autumn Sale! 🍂
🍂 AUTUMN SALE IS HERE! ⛏️The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, and it’s the perfect time to fire up the machines and start digging for gold. 💰 Gold Mining Simulator is 80% OFF during the Autumn Sale! From October 1 to 7, grab the game at a hu…
Sep 24, 2026
🏆 Leaderboard #47 Has Started! 🤠
Hello, miners!A new season is here! Leaderboard #47 is now LIVE, so it’s time to fire up your machines, dig deep and fight your way into the TOP 100.And before the rumors start spreading again... 👀No, this is NOT the last leaderboard season.We’re not ready to…
Sep 2, 2026
Season #46 has come to an end! Checkout the winners and rewards!
Hello miners! We would love to share with you the results of the 46th Leaderboards Season, where many miners participated in a gold-excavating competition! 🏆 Season #46 Leaderboard ResultsCongratulations to everyone who participated! Below, you can find the l…
Aug 20, 2026
Answering questions! – Why, What & How! - GMS: Definitive Edition
We've been reading your comments and discussions, and we understand the frustration and confusion regarding why Gold Mining Simulator: Definitive Edition is a separate release rather than a standard update. We want to be completely transparent with you about h…
Aug 13, 2026
PlayWay Publisher Sale! Gold Mining Simulator -85% + DLC deals!
🤠 We take part in PlayWay Publisher Sale! Hello! We are coming with great news - you can get Gold Mining Simulator for only 15% of its basic price and many DLCs have discounts too. It's a good possibilty to enter the world of gold prospecting, or for if you l…
Aug 12, 2026
⛏️ Announcing Gold Mining Simulator: Definitive Edition!
🤠 ⛏️Hello Miners!While we are working on the sequel, we don't forget about the veterans and new players who would like to start their adventure in Alaska. We are coming with news regarding enhanced, polished and upgraded version of the first title: Gold Minin…
Jul 30, 2026
🏆 Leaderboard #46 has just started!
🤠 Hello miners! We come to you with news regarding the new leaderboard that has just started. While we are working on the sequel and some other titles, we don't forget about hot headed gold hunters and share what new you can get! We are also giving you some o…
Jul 9, 2026
Transportation cables fix
⛏️ Attention, Miners! We have some fantastic news straight from the maintenance garage! Today, we are rolling out a fresh update for Gold Mining Simulator, and it addresses one of the recently most talked-about challenges on the claim. 🛠️🦅🔗 The Heavy Machin…
Jul 7, 2026
Season #45 Concluded: Winners
Hello miners! We would love to share with you the results of the 45th Leaderboards Season, where many miners participated in gold excavating competition! Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo was quite a success for us, but we are still working on making the first titl…
Jun 25, 2026
☀️ Summer Sale – Gold Mining Simulator -80% + DLC deals!
⛏️ The heat is on – time to strike gold! ☀️The sun is beating down, the rivers are running high, and it’s the perfect season to fire up your heavy machinery! The Steam Summer Sale has officially arrived, bringing a blazing hot wave of discounts to the world of…
Jun 11, 2026
🚨 GMS2 DEMO IS LIVE NOW! Grab Your Gear and Start Digging! ⛏️
The moment we’ve all been working toward has finally arrived. The engines are fueled, the washplant is prepped, and the gates to Falcon Creek are officially wide open.The Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo is LIVE right now! 🌍 Free and Open to EveryoneUnlike…
Jun 4, 2026
🚀 Season 45 Leaderboards Are Now Live! 🚀
Hello, Prospectors!It’s time to fire up your heavy machinery and head back to the dig sites—Season 45 of the Leaderboards has officially begun!⛏️ Back to the RootsAfter some intense recent seasons, we are throwing it back to basics. This time, we’re returning …
Jun 3, 2026
Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo - Release Date Announcement!
Now, it’s time to strike gold. We are beyond excited to officially announce that the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo will launch on June 11, 2026!The wait is over! In less than 2 weeks, the gates to Alaska are opening for EVERYONE on Steam. The demo releas…
Apr 14, 2026
From Heavy Machinery to Survival Roots – The Alaska Gold Bundle is here! ⛏️🏔️
Howdy, Miners!They say there are many ways to mine gold, and today we’re opening a brand-new path for you to explore!We are excited to announce that we have just bundled up with Baked Games to celebrate today’s premiere of their new title – Alaska Gold Fever! …

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 72% on 2026-11-01 → 72% today (15,180 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Sale −38%$19.82 (was $31.98)
Nov 1, 2026Sale ended$19.99
Nov 1, 2026Sale −38%$19.82 (was $31.98)

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DLC

5 items on Steam, newest first.

Gold Mining Simulator - Gems & Glory
$8.9981% positive
Gold Mining Simulator - Orange Beast
$6.9974% positive
Gold Mining Simulator - Mini Mining Machines
$4.9942% positive
Gold Mining Simulator - Frankenstein Machinery
$4.9975% positive
Gold Mining Simulator - Collector's Edition Upgrade
$9.9982% positive

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Trading cards

11 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.45, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $4.94.

Cheapest badges

Pickup Truck (Trading Card)$0.03

Bulldozer (Trading Card)$0.03

Drilling Machine$0.04

Front-End Loader$0.04

Shaker$0.04

Mobile Washplant$0.04

Dump Truck$0.04

Magnetite Transporter$0.04

Pickup Truck (Trading Card)$0.05

Excavator (Trading Card)$0.05

Foil cards (7)

Front-End Loader$0.12

Dump Truck$0.13

Drilling Machine$0.41

Magnetite Transporter$0.43

Mobile Washplant$0.50

Shaker$0.53

Prices checked 2026-11-02, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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