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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.
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
112 months, June 2017 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Gold Mining Simulator was released on 13 Oct, 2017.
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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…
CH_MichaelHello 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…
CH_MichaelWe'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…
CH_Michael🤠 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…
rcieplok🤠 ⛏️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…
CH_Michael🤠 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…
rcieplok⛏️ 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. 🛠️🦅🔗…
rcieplokHello 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…
rcieplok⛏️ 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…
CH_MichaelThe 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…
CH_MichaelHello, 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…
CH_MichaelNow, 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…
CH_MichaelThe 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…
CH_MichaelHowdy, 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 –…
CH_Michael🏁 Season #44 is LIVE – The Race for Gold Begins! ⛏️Howdy, miners!It’s time to fire up your engines and head back to the claims! Season #44 of the Leaderboards officially starts TODAY. We’ve got new rules, fixed physics, and some…
CH_MichaelHowdy, Miners!For a long time, we’ve heard your requests regarding mod support. Until now, our EULA had strict rules against modifying game files, which understandably held back many creative minds in our community.Today, that changes.We…
CH_MichaelHello dear Miners! We’ve just rolled out a quick follow-up update to ensure your heavy machinery is running at peak performance. This patch specifically targets the Big Dozer, smoothing out its maintenance mechanics and visual presence on…
Patch notesHey Miners!We know your heart beats for heavy machinery, grit, and the thrill of the gold rush. We’ve loved sharing every nugget of progress with you here. But did you know that Code Horizon, the studio behind the Gold Mining Simulator, is…
CH_Michael⛏️ Spring is in the air – time to dig deep! 🌸Hello, miners!The snow is melting, the ground is softening, and it’s the perfect season to kickstart your mining equipment! Steam Spring Sale has officially arrived, bringing a fresh breeze of…
CH_Michael🚜 The Big Dozer is HERE & Season #43 Has Ended! 🏁Prospectors!Season #43 of Gold Mining Simulator has officially come to an end! Thank you all for your incredible dedication, fierce competition, and enduring passion. This season once again…
Patch notesHello, miners! 💛 Season #43 has finally arrived and this time we raised the bar introducing the Leaderboards Mofifiers. Prepare for the most hardcore LB mode and collect Valentine's chocolates to step up to the challenge! 💪 🔥 Season 43…
CH_MichaelHello everyone! 👋 The #43 Leaderboards Season is launching next week (12.02), and this one is going to be special! Alongside our Valentine’s Event, we’re introducing Leaderboard Modifiers. Remember: Love is Hard 😉 🔥 Season 43 ModifiersLucky…
CH_MichaelHello, miners! 👋 We have recently started messing around with getting rid of the Loading Zones that were annoying you for years. We want to run a small playtest and give you a sneak peek at what it could look like. 👉 Important…
CH_MichaelGold Mining Simulator - 2026 RoadmapHey Miners!We want to share with you what we've been working on and what's coming to Gold Mining Simulator in 2026.Main Focus:Our top priorities are fixing the loading zones issues that have been…
pandayneHello, miners! Update 1.10.2 is now live on PC, and it's packed with improvements you've been asking for. We've been working hard on making the game smoother, more stable, and squashing bugs across the board.This update tackles everything…
pandayneHello, miners! 🎄Season #42 has arrived, bringing a festive atmosphere and fresh competition! Get ready to climb the leaderboard and earn exclusive seasonal rewards during this holiday season.Leaderboard Rewards 🏆The Top 50 DLC players and…
pandayneHello miners! ⛏️PC Update 1.10.0.18 is now available.This patch tackles audio glitches, visual bugs, and some UI improvements. We're addressing the dynamite sound issues, cleaning up spawn problems on the Landslide claim, fixing world…
Patch notesHello miners! ⛏️The hotfix 1.10.0.15 is now live. This update focuses on smoothing out interactions, tightening UI behavior, improving gamepad support and addressing a few issues on Diamond’s Creek. The goal is simple – better stability and…
Patch notesHey Gold Miners! ⛏️We’re excited to share that Gold Mining Simulator is once again nominated for the Steam Awards — this time for the Labor of Love category! 🏆 It means a lot, because this award is all about long-term commitment, updates…
pandayneHey folks! Right after the big November 19 update, here’s a smaller patch polishing a bunch of things around Diamond’s Creek.🔧 Fixedyou can sell unused bridge piecesbridge order UI works better with controllersmagnetite now has correct…
Patch notesGold Mining Simulator Gems & Glory out! 📢Hello, miners! The wait is over. Gems & Glory is finally here, ready to shake up your mining journey and open the gates to Diamond's Creek. A fresh start, new discoveries and a whole lot to dig into.…
pandayneHello, Miners!Today we’re releasing a major update 1.10.0 for PC! With a new dynamite, reworked tutorial, new skin paintshop and tweaks to panning and graphics! 🔥 🎞️Check out the video summary on YouTube! 👇 🧨 Dynamite added to the game!…
CH_MichaelWe’re taking a closer look at Loading Zones – why they exist, how they work and what’s coming next."We want to address what players usually describe as lag, frame drops, or short stutters — in other words, the loading zones. This issue…
pandayneHello, miners! ⛏️ The largest Steam discount we’ve ever done for Gold Mining Simulator has officially started! If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to try one of our DLCs – or to begin your very first gold mining journey in Alaska ~…
pandayneWe’re getting ready to launch our biggest DLC ever — 4 new locations, new mechanics, new collectibles, and a massive chunk of fresh content. Our planned price is $9.99, but you can help us bring it down.We’re currently 30% short of the…
pandayneGold ain't the only thing hidden in the Diamond Creek soil... 💎Get your dynamite ready and explore new content coming in the Gold Mining Simulator Gems & Glory DLC, coming 20th of November 2025.Watch new trailer now 👇Wishlist to not miss…
pandayneHello, miners! Today we’re releasing update 1.9.6 for PC! This one focuses on polish, stability, and plenty of fixes across all parts of the game.Among the changes, you’ll find properly scaled HUD values for massive gold and cash numbers, a…
pandayneHello, miners! 👻Season #41 is in full swing! Time to check out the changes and rewards waiting for you in the upcoming leaderboard battle for top spots.Leaderboard Rewards 🏆Top 50 players with DLC and top 10 non-DLC players will receive…
pandayHello, miners! 🎃Join us today at 6 PM CET for a special live stream celebrating the upcoming Season #41!We’ll go through the key changes and improvements coming in the next update, play few hours on the new build, and show you the exclusive…
pandayHello, miners! Season #41 starts October 9th, and a spooky special event is on the horizon, so get your shovels & candies ready. 👻 Quick note about the date You might've seen October 17th showing in-game as the start date. That was a bug.…
pandayHello, miners! Step into Gems & Glory 💎, a brand-new, biggest DLC with a new digging spot, a hidden cave shaft, a single treacherous landslide, and a challenging marshland to overcome.Discover new resources with gem mining, master the…
CH_MichaelHowdy, miners! ⛏️Autumn is here, and just like the leaves, prices are falling down! 🍂 It’s the perfect time to grab Gold Mining Simulator and its DLCs at a discount and dig into the full gold mining experience.Deals you can’t miss:Gold…
pandayHowdy, miners! ⚒️Season 40 has come to an end. It was an anniversary season with extra rewards on the line, and the competition didn’t disappoint. Now, let's see the winners, shall we?Congratulations to all the winners. Now, let's take a…
pandayHello miners! ⚒️Whether you're grinding leaderboards or chasing crates, we've packed this season with gear worth digging for!🐯 Top 50 on the DLC Leaderboard:Unlock the exclusive HE Tiger skin – a heavy-duty, beastly look for your most…
pandayHello Miners! ⚒️ We’ve just overhauled the Vehicle Switching System – and it’s a game-changer for how you dig, drive, and dominate the claim.No more guessing. No more clicking through random machines. Now you’re in control.What’s new in…
TautanaHello Miners! ⚒️ PlayWay Publishing Sale has just started! 🎉If you have been wondering, when to buy Gold Mining Simulator, this is the perfect time to go and get your copy 💪 or to make your collection bigger, by getting new, fresh machines…
Tautana⛏️ It was a heck of a diggin', Miners! ⚒️ And now, Season 39 of Gold Mining Simulator has come to an end! 🎉Looking at the activity and dedication of our players, we would like to express a huge gratitude to everyone who took part in another…
Tautana⚒️Miners! ⚒️Gold Mining Simulator is diggable on Steam Deck! 🎮 A lot of you asked about Steam Deck support — so we made a few tweaks to improve the experience, and now you can dig anytime, anywhere on your handheld console! 🔥 Thanks for all…
Tautana⚒️Hello Miners!⚒️The sun’s out, the machines are soaking it in, waiting to dig — yep, it’s summer! And more importantly… it’s Steam Summer Sale time! Starting June 26 to July 10 whether you are a seasoned miner or a new one, you can come in…
TautanaHello, Miners! ⚒️Things are about to get exciting! Because Today at 9AM Pacific Time (PT), Season 39 starts in Gold Mining Simulator! It's time to gear up and have some fun! ⌚🔥 What’s new for this season?🔥 So, what awaits? Let's see! 😎 We…
TautanaEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Gold Mining Simulator - Gems & Glory | Windows | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Gold Mining Simulator - Orange Beast | Windows | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Gold Mining Simulator - Mini Mining Machines | Windows | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Gold Mining Simulator - Frankenstein Machinery | Windows | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Gold Mining Simulator - Collector's Edition Upgrade | Windows | 13 Oct 2017 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | GoldMiningSimulator.exe | windows | ||
| SAFE MODE | GoldMiningSimulator.exe | -screen-quality Low -screen-fullscreen 0 -screen-height 600 -screen-width 800 | windows | |
| Launch | GoldRushTheGame.exe | any | branch unstable.qa |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocalLow | CodeHorizon/GoldMiningSimulator/Saves | * and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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