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Electrocosmos · Published by Application Systems Heidelberg
Positive — 97% positive (34 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Get inside the mind of an ethical hacker and race against the firewall as you collect data, hack terminals and bring enemies down from the inside. Dataminers is a casual logic game, where you climb and clear towers full of data mines.
Indie, Strategy · 2026 · More free games
Navigate through complex data mines as an ethical hacker in Dataminers, a 2026 indie strategy game from Electrocosmos where logic and stealth are key.
About this game
Dataminers is a turn-based logic-adventure in which you crack data towers of evil corporations. Use numbers to locate the datamines around you and hack them to clear a path. The tower is well guarded! Be careful not to set off the alarm and every move counts! Reach the top of the tower and hack their mainframe before the firewall catches up on you!
Challenge yourself in a variety of game modes with a ton of difficulty settings, level progression and unlockables.
GAME MODES
Complete procedurally generated missions within strategic campaigns.
Forge paths through increasingly complex and challenging enemy infrastructures as you evade their security with puzzle-solving skills, mental agility and a tonne of varied items and upgrades.
Race against the clock to defuse all mines and beat your personal best times. One wrong move and it's all over!
Test your endurance and immerse yourself in worlds inspired by iconic science fiction movies. How long can you survive?
Unwind as you play in tranquil environments where mistakes have no consequences.
Ever played Minesweeper?
No? Don't worry, you'll learn all the gameplay mechanics in our safeguarded Training Center and be ready to climb in no time.
Yes? You're already ahead of the game, but with campaign missions, enemy defences, unlockable items and more, Dataminers takes Minesweeper beyond the desktop!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 700 series or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.0.1
added translators to credits updated visuals of destroyed turrets added pending scores placeholder text on leaderboards fixed a bug where Odyssey achievement wasn't triggered fixed a bug where scores didn't get posted to leaderboards fixed some minor translation bugs and corrections fixed mainframe display in mission select tutorial fixed a bug where the camera becomes stuck when player is occludedRead full article on Community Announcements (ELECTROCOSMOS)AnnouncementsOfficial
After 6 years in development, Dataminers is out now!!
Dear Dataminers!The time has come! I’ve released Dataminers!This game has been a part of my life for almost 6 years! Unbelievable! I developed the prototype in 2020 and kept working on the game ever since. Over the past year, I finished the roguelike campaign, revamped the Time Trial mode, improved the Zen mode, and developed the Odyssey mode!In addition to all the graphical improvements, the game finally got its final sound design this year.The game is out now, but development continues. Please post in the discussions what you like, what you don’t like, and any suggestions you have for adjusting the game’s balance and controls.I look forward to your feedback!Save money and buy the Collector's Edition!In the Artbook and Making-of DLC, I've documented the project's progress with lots of sketches and designs. If you buy the Collector's Edition at launch, you'll get it for free with the game—and save money, too! :)Please write a review!Every Steam review makes the game more visible and helps me keep working on it!Thank you very much and best regards!Have fun!-- AlexRead full article on Community Announcements (ELECTROCOSMOS)AnnouncementsOfficial
Release Date!
Hello Dataminers, save the date!I’m excited to announce that Dataminers will be released on September 7, 2026!To be honest, it feels a bit surreal. Development has taken a long time, and now the release is just 10 days away. I’m really looking forward to launch day and will probably spend the next few days hunting down and fixing remaining bugs, balancing the game, and giving it that final polish!Best!AlexRead full article on Community Announcements (ELECTROCOSMOS)Patch NotesOfficial
Huge language update!
Dear Dataminers! I'm thrilled to announce that Dataminers will be available in 8 languages!The supported languages are:EnglishGermanFrenchSpanishItalianPortugueseJapaneseSimplified Chinese They're all already included in the demo. Give it a try! ːsteamhappyː All the best!AlexRead full article on Community Announcements (ELECTROCOSMOS)Community & EventsOfficial
Next Fest and Baltic Showcase!
Dear Dataminers!I’m excited to announce that Dataminers is participating in the June edition of Steam Next Fest and Baltic Showcase 26! Visit the Baltic Showcase here!To celebrate, we’ll be making a series of announcements in the coming days, releasing a new trailer, and revealing the release date! Stay tuned, and in the meantime, play the demo! ːsteamhappyːAll the best!AlexRead full article on Community Announcements (ELECTROCOSMOS)
