Halo-inspired. Compete in classic Deathmatch & CTF or be the zombie in Infection & devour corpses to level up. Vehicles. Destructible & constructible environments. Zombie survival.
Very Positive
6,386 Steam reviews
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ah, a classic
gud game, me mates dig it too
Мусор а не игра.
good
yes.
Murder Miners — старый, но до сих пор бодрый арена‑шутер с воксельной графикой, который ощущается как смесь Halo и Minecraft: быстрые перестрелки, крюки‑кошки, паркур и полностью разрушаемые/строимые карты делают матчи хаотичными и очень вариативными.
Murder Miners, developed and published by JForce Games, is a cult-favorite indie first-person shooter that has quietly maintained a loyal following for years through its blend of arena combat, sandbox construction, and community-driven creativity. Originally gaining attention during its early console release before finding a long-term home on Steam, the game embraces a deliberately simple visual presentation while focusing heavily on mechanical depth and multiplayer chaos. Rather than competing with high-budget shooters on graphical fidelity or cinematic storytelling, Murder Miners succeeds by offering an experience that is fast, flexible, and built around player expression.
At its core, the game plays like a fusion of classic arena shooters and voxel-based sandbox systems. The moment-to-moment combat draws inspiration from old-school multiplayer design, emphasizing map control, weapon pickups, movement mastery, and quick reflexes. Weapons feel punchy and straightforward, often featuring alternate fire modes that reward creative engagement. The pistol, for instance, fires in controlled bursts reminiscent of classic arena shooters, while heavier weapons allow for explosive disruption in close-quarters combat. Movement is a standout strength, with mechanics such as unlimited sprinting, wall-jumping, air-dashing, and grappling hook traversal creating an agile and vertical battlefield. Players who master these systems gain a significant edge, turning matches into high-speed duels of positioning and reaction time.
What sets Murder Miners apart from more traditional arena shooters is its fully destructible and buildable environment. Maps are constructed from block-based terrain that can be mined, reshaped, or fortified during live matches. This mechanic fundamentally alters the flow of gameplay, as players can carve tunnels for ambushes, construct defensive barriers, or dismantle enemy fortifications under pressure. The battlefield is never static; it evolves based on player decisions. This design adds a layer of emergent strategy rarely seen in small-scale indie shooters. No two matches feel identical because the terrain itself becomes a tactical resource.
Among its various game modes, Infection stands out as the most distinctive and chaotic. In this asymmetrical mode, one player begins as an infected creature tasked with converting or eliminating the remaining survivors. Infected players can burrow through terrain and use aggressive mobility tools to surprise humans, while survivors must coordinate defenses and manage limited space. The tension that builds as fortifications crumble and escape routes collapse creates memorable, unpredictable moments. Infection captures the game’s spirit perfectly: simple rules layered over dynamic systems that encourage creativity and panic in equal measure.
Beyond its core mechanics, Murder Miners thrives on community involvement. Steam Workshop integration allows players to create and share custom maps, modes, and modifications, dramatically extending the game’s lifespan. Weekly community events and dedicated player groups have kept servers active long after many comparable indie multiplayer titles faded. The grassroots enthusiasm surrounding the game reinforces its identity as a community playground rather than a purely competitive esport platform. While the graphics are intentionally minimalist and may appear dated compared to modern shooters, they also ensure accessibility and smooth performance across a wide range of systems.
The game is not without its limitations. As an indie project, it lacks the polish and expansive matchmaking infrastructure of AAA multiplayer titles. New players may face a learning curve when encountering veterans who have mastered movement tech and map knowledge. Additionally, without an active server browser or organized play times, finding populated matches can depend on community coordination. However, for players willing to engage with its dedicated fanbase, the reward is a uniquely flexible shooter that values experimentation over strict structure.
Ultimately, Murder Miners endures because it understands the core appeal of multiplayer chaos. Its combination of destructible environments, fluid movement, customizable modes, and passionate community support creates a sandbox arena that feels alive and unpredictable. It may not aim for mainstream dominance, but it delivers something arguably more valuable: a playful, creative shooter experience where the most memorable moments arise not from scripted events, but from players shaping the battlefield in real time.
Rating: 8/10
play this
the game is dead
Like other great cornerstone Xbox indies, wait for the remake.
Most underrated Xbox indie game ever
Absolute CLASSIC ass game. Grew up with it and can't wait for the sequel.
лучше идите на улице поиграйте
this game is now quiet, i imagine back in it's hay-days it would've been quite fun, but as of now, i cannot recommend purchasing the game.
Release Murder Miners X already please, I had alot of fun with the first game with friends and would love to see what the second game has to offer. Halo mixed with Minecraft type game if u are playing with friends I promise u will not waste your money with this one. For the next game I would love to see a dedicated Campaign and hopefully more weapons.
generic halo copy with nothing new to show for. would only recommend if you hate your life and love to get blown up by a camper with a rocket launcher.
Pew pew
good old xbox nostalgia
really fun game but has bug with intro video on steam overlay with linux version
totalmente good
Great game! a hidden gem, really. the game being so cheap is a plus because its so easy to gift it to people but it's there's enough content in this game (multiplayer speaking) that its worth
It's dead, yeah, but MM is great. Super fun, I love it.
When I was a kid first getting into gaming, there were sparse few options when it came to fun online games we could all afford. So when we stumbled upon this game on Steam, we bought it almost without hesitation. The time we spent playing this game was brief, but it was the stepping stone that introduced to both the fun of online gaming and the joy of screwing around in a game with my friends while on VC. For that reason alone it's a 10/10 from me.
Absolute Cinema
murder moles
I love this game with every cell in my body. This is better than every single call of duty and battlefield combined. I have been looking for a game like this for years and this checks every box. Although I do hate the sequel to this game that is coming out soon called murder miners X since it doesn't have a scrape of the murder miners personality and the fact that it is realistic is the main factor in my dislike for MMX. Overall, Murder miners is the best game to ever show up on my monitor, and Murder miners X is the worst thing that my eyes has ever seen i might as well spray laundry detergent into my eyes than stare at that eye sore. MMX looks like a random ubisoft cash grab that is going to fail on day one. What they should have done with murder miners X is keep the same pixelated style as Murder Miners except add a whole bunch new weapons, a new weapon system, health system, and more. And i swear to god if MMX is pay to win i will eat a brick wall
This was the only indie game I ever bought on the Xbox 360 and that 80p purchase still is 100% worth it. I spent countless hours on this on the 360 with friends and although I haven't played it that much on Steam it still holds a special place.
literally the best game ever made
one dollar
genuinely one of the best games i've played in years, crazy value for what it is, even off sale, i recommend picking this up, i bought the 4 pack for 3 aud and it's been the best purchase i've made since getting garrys mod
100% recommend
Everyone should be playing Murder Miners even in 2026. Just sayin.
O jogo é leve e bem divertido. Da pra jogar no split screen ou on LINE. Cumpre o básico com maestria. Roda em qualquer batata... Custa uma mixaria... Querem mais o que? Super recomendado. Nota 10
I Love this Game, I want to Name my First Born Child "Murder Miners"
its so peak
This game was PEAK in the xbox live era, and is still incredibly fun to play. Even if you don't think this game will be very fun, you can by this game for yourself and three of you closest friends for less money than a footlong cookie from subway, and trust me, there is nothing more fun than ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ around on one of this game's maps with a few close friends.
halo + minecraft, its gucci.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj6znf0rqZg&list=LL&index=2
If I found this when I was 12 I probably would've been a better person
peak gaming
i like the gameplay. it's a shame nobody really plays this anymore though :(
I dont usually leave reviews... but .... god d*mn this is freaking epic
This game made me murder miners
Games great when I figured out how to get it started.
Go to Properties and Betas and switch to update39.
Este juego es una puta obra de arte, ademas de que es barato, recomendable muchisimo si tienes amigos; si no tienes amigos, consiguete unos amigos y comprales el juego, que te regalan 3 copias.
No ai
Игра к сожалению умерла, и умерла уже очень давно, хотя в свое время она была веселой стрелялкой и зомби-выживалкой как какие-нибудь режимы в гмоде и майне
es como una conbinacion entre Halo y la estética de Minecraft.
multijugador shooter de ritmo rápido que introduce un giro significativo: los entornos son completamente destructibles y construibles.
Acción FPS Clásica y Entornos de Vóxeles: La mezcla de disparos rápidos con la capacidad de destruir y construir estructuras en tiempo real añade una capa estratégica única al combate.
Modo Infección: El modo Zombi es la estrella del juego, ofreciendo caos y diversión multijugador.
Aunque en su momento debió ser muy divertido, el juego actualmente depende demasiado de su multijugador. Como todo juego más antiguo, no hay tantos servidores disponibles y carece de jugadores activos. esto afecta la experiencia la verdad, ya que el juego resalta y se hace mas divertidocuando hay gente en línea.
Los gráficos son intencionalmente simples, al estilo de vóxeles, lo que le da una apariencia distintiva que, honestamente, es lo único que puede atraer a algunos jugadores hoy en día, si se jugara sería solo por ese estilo.
Si bien "Murder Miners" no tiene nada que envidiar a otros juegos de su estilo en cuanto a la fórmula de juego (la fusión de FPS y construcción funciona sorprendentemente bien), la realidad es que sin una base de jugadores activa, la experiencia se desinfla por completo.
Es un juego con una rejugabilidad enorme y gran potencial, pero la falta de servidores y de gente para jugar hace que sea difícil recomendarlo en su estado actual, a menos que solo se quiera echar un vistazo a los gráficos o tengas un grupo de amigos que lo jueguen contigo. No lo recomiendo.
neat lil game
Really great game, it's just good dumb fun with friends, and what do you mean I can get 4 copies of the game for 2 bucks? Take advantage of this sale! Got it gifted by my brother because of how cheap this was, hope the sequel improves on this great game :)
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You can fart in this game.
The premise is Quake meets Minecraft. It delivers on that and gives you enough toys to build your own FPS experience without a technical bar to entry.
This game is older than my girlfriend
yay minors!!!
my.. childhood.. but on pc and practically dead!
I hope MMX becomes a huge success.
скучная
♥♥♥♥ this game and the rucking devs
Peak
Agora jogo foncona do volta!
niche community 🥺
For some reason the devs decided now would be a great time to add a suite of 20 additional grindy multiplayer achievements to their completely dead game. 0 current players at the time of writing this.
No idea what compelled them to do this, and why they didn't save it for the mythical Murder Miners X.
Купил себе и другу, зашел в дискорд, поймал лобби, повеселился
Нравится
Что-то в этом всем есть ламповое что ли
К мувменту приходится привыкать, но в целом классно, особенно хорош импакт ближнего боя
Жду murder miners X
Probably the most fun multiplayer game I have ever played on Steam.
fire
Great game but where's my 144fps
3/10 - Unfortunately, I can only rate the current situation: there is one server with a very high ping here in Germany (>250) and a handful of toxic players who are far too good for newcomers.
Fun game (: Strictly recommed
Great game
Great game to mess around with some pals
Murder, therefore, mining
Мёртвая.
It's actually very fun if you want to have a good game night with your friends, there's also a remaster in the works called "Murder Miners X." I really look forward to it and I hope the game revives the player base. I see no one online anymore!
Сделайте скидку на игру, мне денег не хватает другу подарить
really fun, its just too dead.
Played countless hours and made countless good memories with people on this game on xbox 360. It was and is a good game full of cool mechanics. I am glad it's living on with steam. Love to show the support for the game.
ta bueno comprenlo
peak
yeah its pretty fun with friends. the bigger the group the better.
it really just feels like halo + fun and interesting maps
First I want to say ♥♥♥♥ Jforce and their stupid anti-SJW ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and for them shutting down current development for Murder Miners from the community. Murder Miners has been a game that I've greatly enjoyed playing with my friends through the years and has brought many many fond memories and it is a horrible shame that Jforce has their name on this game with their misogyny and general bigotry. If you have friends who want to play a fun Voxel Halo like game I highly recommend this game as it's a really fun game to play with friends, hell the community is active from time to time. Don't buy Murder Miners X and Don't get the believer pack as it really only supports Jforce
I believe.
Дякую моєму бі-допитливому другу за гру в яку я не буду грати.
im going to murder miners
bad
fun game to play with friends.
an indie classic fr
Halo:minecraft HL2 is very based and cool
I use to play this one Xbox 360 non-stop with my childhood friends on split-screen.
Incredibly underrated game, well worth it's price.
fire gaem play again for real
Hop on muder miners
it's really fun. somehow they look like they're still updating this game?
I literally shoot the fattest ropes when I play this game
A classic still being updated today, labor of love?
bad
Classic FPS game and #1 Indie Game from Xbox 360! This game gets updated on PC still but kinda sad the Xbox One version doesn't get updated though.
Played this for days on end way back on the 360. Playing it these days brings back such happy memories. It also depresses me to see the textures from old abandoned Minecraft texture packs on the blocks. Needs bots like Unreal Tournament.
Nicely game for so much reasons
This game brought nostalgic memories from the past and now that I played it, IT REALLY IS as fun as it looked
Peak
Best game of all time
A cinematic Masterpiece
Pretty sure this game is best game (until murder miners X of course). Kitsune is a rat.
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