Mining Rush is a browser-based strategy game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. Think sandbox & building — that is the shape of it. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Mining Rush
In the Mining Rush game, you can mine minerals, earn money and buy new mining tools. Get construction materials and build your own city. The game has 60 different tools that you can unlock!
How to play Mining Rush
Getting started takes about ten seconds. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Nothing is lost by trying something reckless once.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
What makes Mining Rush stick is that failure is informative. You can usually name the mistake, and that is what makes another attempt tempting. It works as well on a phone on a bus as it does on a desktop.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Sandbox & Building gameplay — Build whatever you want
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Mining Rush free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Mining Rush costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Mining Rush runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Mining Rush on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Mining Rush?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Mining Rush fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Mining Rush?
Mining Rush is a strategy game built around sandbox & building. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
