MineSweeper Rush
Released May 2025
MineSweeper Rush brings a fresh twist to classic Minesweeper with a growing minefield and fast row clearance. Every second counts as you race to beat your high score and climb the leaderboards.
87% positive · 187 reviews
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
MineSweeper Rush launched on May 7, 2025 as a free-to-play casual Minesweeper game. Since launch, the developer has maintained a consistent stream of updates. A new Relax Mode was introduced on June 21, 2025, demonstrating that the developer has been actively adding features beyond just bug fixes. The most recent update was posted on May 23, 2026, addressing music playback, Steam achievements, and stability improvements. This pattern of regular engagement — spanning from launch through at least May 2026 — shows the developer is actively tending to the game. No specific future content has been announced, but the developer committed to "regular updates" at launch and has followed through on that commitment. No roadmap or named upcoming DLC has been published.
Evidence
Relax Mode added as a new gameplay feature (in preview), showing post-launch content additions beyond bug fixes.
Most recent update as of the assessment date: fixes to music, Steam achievements/leaderboards, and graphics stability.
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Developer
Publisher
ax_pokl
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Introduction
MineSweeper Rush is a new 2D casual game that follows classic Minesweeper rules and adds new features for a fast-paced, competitive experience.
The minefield grows upward continuously. When you hit a mine, the game does not end immediately—instead, two new rows are quickly added.
Clearing a row happens when you mark all the mines in it. If there are fewer than four rows, four new rows appear along with bonus points.
As your score increases, the game speeds up. This racing element means every second counts and makes the challenge even tougher.
You can choose from three modes: Easy, Normal, and Hard, or change the board size and the number of mines using shortcut keys.
Your high score is recorded on one of five leaderboards so you can compare your speed and accuracy with other players.
Gameplay
Right-clicking a block puts a question mark on it. A block gets a flag only when it is confirmed to have a mine.
You can mark a block by clicking the number next to it, and the game will automatically place flags based on the situation.
Four different drag modes help you clear mines faster and score more points in less time.
An AI system keeps the game fair. If no safe move exists, clicking a mine will not cause a penalty.
Features
A built-in tutorial shows you how to play quickly, while the help menu provides clear pictures and step-by-step instructions on rules and strategies.
Background music and sound effects build excitement and help you focus during the race.
Six different skins are available to reduce eye strain during long, fast-paced sessions.
The game window can be resized to perfectly match the board size and your screen resolution.
A hidden cheat mode displays solvable blocks and automatically clears mines, making it easier to learn quick strategies.
Various number display styles help you see the game state clearly, so you can plan your moves rapidly.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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