SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2
Game
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SteamWorld Dig
Developer Image & Form Games
SteamWorld Dig is a platform action-adventure game created by Swedish video game developer Image & Form. The second installment in the SteamWorld series after SteamWorld Tower Defense, SteamWorld Dig has the player control Rusty, a steam-powered robot who arrives at a small Western-Steampunk mining town called Tumbleton after having received a deed for a mine from his long-forgotten uncle, Joe. The objective of the… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
405 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
179 positive · 16 negative
95% range 87–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 179 | 16 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 72 | 3 | 77 |
| Lemmy * | 7 | 0 | 22 |
| Mastodon * | 6 | 0 | 23 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
4,850 of 5,242 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
92% recommend · 176 yes, 16 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 192 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (10,341 of 11,056 positive).
Players find the digging and upgrade loop addictive and satisfying. [1][2][3] Many describe it as a short but excellent platformer that doesn't overstay its welcome. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize the game for being boring or having a flawed core loop. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Boring mess. Ngl, I had high expectations for this game. A western mecha metroidvania with a focus on exploration and mining sounded like it had everything to go right, but I can't get behind the final product. The main loop is fine; you keep creating your mining path and come back to the surface every now and then to sell your ores and upgrade your tools, but it becomes uninteresting after literally the first 5-10 …
- [1]
Steamworld Dig is a bit like a cross between Motherlode, Spelunky and a metroidvania. Motherlode because the game owes a lot to the concept of digging down into the earth, mining minerals and then selling them on the surface for gold to buy upgrades, which then enable you to dig deeper, take on more enemies etc. Spelunky because the main levels are procedurally generated, and the general feel of your character is …
- [2]
SteamWorld Dig is an infectiously satisfying resource-gathering platformer, with the sole goal to DIG DEEPER! The mechanics are straightforward (i.e. hold button to dig) but it's an exemplary case that fully understands the base enjoyment of "punch trees, get wood" and it never becomes monotonous, even at its later stages when upgrades really hit into high gear. Between that and its addicting loop between spelunking …
- [11]
SteamWorld Dig has a cute steampunk art style that gives the game a lot of its charm and makes it feel unique. The presentation fits the game really well, and the overall atmosphere is enjoyable. The gameplay is where the game really shines. It is genuinely fun and kept me hooked throughout my playthrough. The progression constantly gives you a reason to keep moving forward, whether it is discovering new areas, …
- [3]
SteamWorld Dig is a short but incredibly satisfying mix of digging, exploration, and light platforming that turns a simple concept into something surprisingly addictive. You start with basic tools and slowly dig your way deeper underground, uncovering resources, secrets, and upgrades that steadily improve your abilities and open up new paths. What makes the game so enjoyable is the progression loop. Every trip …
Summarised from 34 of the 374 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked SteamWorld Dig talk about addictive progression and upgrade system; those who didn't talk about gameplay becomes repetitive and boring quickly. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
SteamWorld Dig has received favorable reviews, with the Nintendo 3DS and Windows versions receiving scores of 82/100 and 76/100 respectively on Metacritic. Pocket Gamer gave it a 10 out of 10 saying "SteamWorld Dig is an utterly phenomenal video game, with layer upon layer of remarkable gameplay to be found." IGN liked its core gameplay mechanics and engrossing atmosphere and gave it a 9.5 out 10. Nintendo World Report gave it a 9 out of 10 saying that "SteamWorld Dig is a fresh game for the Nintendo eShop and one of the best digital games available on Nintendo's 3D handheld." Infendo gave it 4 stars out of 5, calling it "highly addicting." SteamWorld Dig was nominated for IGN's Black Beta…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 405 · most liked firstSteam sales fun cause you try out a game that's overwhelmingly positive for 3 dollars and you're like oh my god I hate this I did ignore it on purpose why is the jump so bad ouughhhgh this is about Steamworld Dig 2
negative · AI labelView post →[NSFW - Male] #nsfw #art #nsfwart Been replaying Steamworld Dig for the 8th time lately, still a great game. ⛏️
positive · AI labelView post →2. Steamworld Dig 2 Speaking of great soundtracks and favourite indies, I don't think there's a recommendation thread I've done that hasn't included at least one Steamworld game, so this time let's go for Dig 2, which is a truly fantastic metroidvania. store.steampowered.com/app/571310/S...
positive · AI labelView post →3. Mashina It's a little like Steamworld Dig if you've played that, but everything's stop motion, and you're digging through rubbish. Same developers as Judero, which was an absolute delightful game. This too, is a delight. Also features Jonathan.
neutral · AI labelView post →Rusty Rabbit is out today! I've not played as much of it pre-release as I had planned (this week has been awful so far) but I've enjoyed it so far. In short, a Steamworld Dig-esque platformer written by Gen Urobuchi of Madoka Magica & other infamies It's a kid-friendly game though. Smart, not edgy
neutral · AI labelView post →Steamworld Dig 2 might be one of the best metroidvanias ever, and at a simply silly 94% off, it's well worth grabbing. I'd recommend playing the first one, it's a much simpler and shorter game. store.steampowered.com/app/571310/S...
positive · AI labelView post →Mashina is severely overlooked, another sort of Steamworld Dig kinda game where you play as a little stop-motion robot in a garbage world where everything is all hand-made and animated with stop-motion, it's a delight and how does it only have 87 reviews, what!? That's not right.
neutral · AI labelView post →[Steam] SteamWorld Dig | 100% off/Giveaway.
neutral · AI labelView post →[Steam] SteamWorld Dig.
neutral · AI labelView post →16. Everdeep Aurora Yet another I must revisit and finish, but from what I've played it's another delightful Steamworld Dig style game, where you play as a little kitten with a drill who is trying to find her mother in a mysterious underground realm. Just take a look at those visuals!
neutral · AI labelView post →Ah, my last round of indie news just went up on PC Gamer! I took a poke around the Rusty Rabbit demo - the Steamworld Dig-ish platformer from Nitro+, featuring Kazuma Kiryu as a fluffy bunny.
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Dig free on Steam until 26 Jun..
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Dig 2 is $0.99 on US PS+ buff.ly/3Dz4qdJ $1.99 US eShop buff.ly/49UmkDQ $1.99 Steam buff.ly/3n4rzdb $1.99 GOG buff.ly/4iNl7Cd also on Game Pass Standard
neutral · AI labelView post →have a big video games round up coming on my newsletter but if you want a straightforward but v fun little platforming game on the Switch, they're practically giving away Steamworld Dig 2:
positive · AI labelView post →Titles leaving Game Pass in 2 weeks -SteamWorld Dig 1 & 2 -Arcade Paradise -My Friend Peppa Pig -Journey to the Savage Planet: Employee of the Month -Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Dig is free to claim and keep, with later games heavily discounted #SteamWorldDig #Gaming #FreeGame #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the games in this bundle is a 4 Game collection of Steamworld Dig 1 & 2, Steamworld Heist, and Steamworld Quest, which is absurdly good. Incredibly worth picking up.
positive · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Build - Review Thread. Game Information -------------------- **Game Title**: SteamWorld Build **Platforms**: - PC (Dec 1, 2023) - Nintendo Switch (Dec 1, 2023) - Xbox Series X/S (Dec 1, 2023) - PlayStation 5 (Dec 1, 2023) - Xbox One (Dec 1, 2023) - PlayStation 4 (Dec 1, 2023) **Trailers**: - [SteamWorld Build | Release Date Reveal Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz0V9Z9SPgk) - [SteamWorld Build | Announcement Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yf288cJwFM)…
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Dig is available to add to your Steam library for free right now, and it's an amazing game to play on your #SteamDeck: steamdeckhq.com/steamworld-d...
neutral · AI labelView post →My god, I have actually COMPLETED A VIDEO GAME rather than getting 20-50% in and then starting a different one. (Steamworld Dig, if you're interested: got it in the sale for 89p, recommended when there's another sale on)
positive · AI labelView post →Also, SteamWorld Dig 2 is on sale for 94% off (about $1.20).
neutral · AI labelView post →Steamworld Dig 1 and 2 definitely have that "descend and return to descend further" loop. 2 is the much better game but 1 is still a great time.
positive · AI labelView post →This is Hudson, a new steambot I've created today to draw inspiration from a game I remembered playing: Steamworld Dig! This took a while for me to get him made, but overall, I think this was certainly worth making my Steambot! :3 #steambot #robot #robotoc #oc
neutral · AI labelView post →I can’t believe no one ever told me how good SteamWorld Dig is… That was so much fun and I’m not normally a big platformer fan. The digging for ore for money to upgrade was such a nice feature! SteamWorld Dig is my 9th completed game this year and my second summer sale finished! LIONEL.😤
positive · AI labelView post →Steamworld Dig is a bit like a cross between Motherlode, Spelunky and a metroidvania. Motherlode because the game owes a lot to the concept of digging down into the earth, mining minerals and then selling them on the surface for gold to buy upgrades, which then enable you to dig deeper, take on more enemies etc. Spelunky because the main levels are procedurally generated, and the general feel of your character is quite similar to Spelunky (so much so that playing one after the other causes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steamworld Dig 2 is so good! 💎 It is precisely the "dig for treasures, buy upgrades, overcome dangers, unlock shortcuts" game I needed! 😆 I'm also impressed with the granular difficulty adjustments you can make on the workbench (lowering or increasing the challenge level, it's up to the player). 😎
positive · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Dig is free to claim and keep, with later games heavily discounted https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steamworld-dig-is-free-to-claim-and-keep-with-later-games-heavily-discounted/ #SteamWorldDig #Gaming #FreeGame #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck
neutral · AI labelView post →[Fanatical] Steamworld Dig 2 ($1.49 / 93% off).
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Dig 2 (Switch) digital release is 90% off on US eShop: bit.ly/3MQsxpH $1.99 lowest price possible on Switch this game rules you should absolutely play it
positive · AI labelView post →boring and long
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely loved this game. A PERFECT metroidvania with great level design, enemies, abilities to unlock. My only wish for the game is that it could go on forever.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →B-side gaming zine #6 (news, game recommendations, free mini python game, humor). ## Welcome A bit later than I wanted to, but finally issue 6 is ready. This time there is not a big article about a gaming-related topic, but there will be one next month again. I am still playing around with the format of the zine since I am not satisfied with how to add all the content I want to. This month we have: News Game recommendations Free Python game Mini Walkthrough of a Previous Python Game.…
neutral · AI labelView post →There is no new art from me today, but recently, I got Steamworld Dig, which is a platform adventure game about robots known as the Steambots. I'm kinda interested in playing it tomorrow since it looks fun and interesting. Rusty looks to be an awesome robot to play as in this game
positive · AI labelView post →Steamworld Dig is currently 89p on Switch. I bought it in the last sale and enjoyed it a lot. Has the feel of a quirky 90s PC game. Gets a little repetitive at times, but really addictive. #CheapskateGaming www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
positive · AI labelView post →April 17th - Rusty Rabbit Releasing under the banner of Nitro Plus (yes, the visual novel studio), and written by Gen Urobuchi (Madoka Magica). Primarily developed by Chime, who did the Made In Abyss game. It's like Steamworld Dig with Kazuma Kiryu's VA as a world-weary mech-piloting bnuuy.
neutral · AI labelView post →Weekend PC Game Deals: Freebies from Ubisoft, massive charity bundles, and a lot more. Big Deals - Xenonauts 2 – $29.99 on Steam - Old World – $29.99 on Steam - Terra Invicta – $27.99 on Steam - ICARUS – $23.44 on Steam - Eternights – $20.09 on Steam - Evil West – $19.99 on Humble Store - Jurassic World Evolution 2 – $17.99 on Steam - Terra Nil – $17.49 on Steam - Gunsmith Simulator – $15.79 on Steam - The Planet Crafter – $14.99 on Steam - Volcanoids – $13.99 on Steam - Car Mechanic Simulator…
neutral · AI labelView post →What are your favourite chill games?. I'm going through a period of stress and anxiety and I'm looking for some games to play on my 3ds that are good for chilling. I don't necessarily want a "boring" game, something engaging is fine. I want it to be low stakes and not too difficult or stressful, but without being boring. Some examples that I've already played: - Fantasy Life - Mario Golf - Steamworld Dig - Pilotwings Resort - Animal Crossing
neutral · AI labelView post →[GOG] SteamWorld Dig 2 ($0.99 / 95%).
neutral · AI labelView post →Played a lot of cool older indies lately to clear out some backlog. Runner3 - reminds me of Tropical Freeze if it were a rhythm game SteamWorld Dig 2 - 2nd time beating, still as addictive as ever Chasm & Anodyne - fell off previously but gave a 2nd go and super impressed with both! Games are fun
positive · AI labelView post →[Fanatical] Best of Platinum Collection - Build your own Bundle (Winter 2025). 3 for $9.99, 5 for $14.99, 10 for $28.99 - Amnesia: The Bunker - Botany Manor - Disco Elysium - DOOM - Dungeon Tycoon - DYSMANTLE - Edge of Sanity - Endless Alice - Fallout 3 - Game of the Year Edition - Fallout 76 - Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition - Gestalt: Steam & Cinder - LEGO® Bricktales - Mini Settlers - Neongarten - Paradise Killer - REVEIL - RoboCop: Rogue City - SteamWorld Build - SteamWorld Dig…
neutral · AI labelView post →#28 MASHINA by Talha and Jack Co. What if SteamWorld Dig was full of stop-motion animation and there was a bunch of fake radio stations and everyone is nice and friendly? You get a pretty good game is what.
positive · AI labelView post →And Steamworld Dig 2 is $1.19 (list price $20)
neutral · AI labelView post →Spiritfarer, Gris, Hollow Knight, Untitled Goose Game, Thank Goodness You're Here!, Stardew Valley, Donut County, Unravel Two, Crypt Custodian. Worth waiting for them to be discounted. Steamworld Dig, which I enjoyed a lot, is £1.34 right now for instance.
positive · AI labelView post →I picked up Steamworld Dig in the Switch sale for 89p and having now played it I can confirm this is a ludicrous bargain. It's a brilliant game, a bit Metroidvania, a bit Terraria. Very easy to think "I'll just make one more trip down to the mine" www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
positive · AI labelView post →#5: SteamWorld Dig I thought it would be fun to check the oldest purchased game in my library (I assume this includes Vita games that are playable on PS4). I platinumed this back in 2019 but it was like riding a bike again. It still holds up and is a blast to play.
positive · AI labelView post →Silksong is going to be the Expedition 33 for Metroidvania games (lots of new ppl trying the game that are new to the genre). If that's your case and you end up loving Silksong, try these: 1. Metroid Dread. 2. Yoku's Island Express. 3. Axiom Verge. 4. SteamWorld Dig 2. 5. Ori.
neutral · AI labelView post →Hmmm, Factorio is fantasticio, but does not resemble a side scroller in my experience. Maybe [Steamworld Dig](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252410/SteamWorld_Dig/)? Which I would highly recommend, btw. edit: s/b/n/
positive · AI labelView post →That's kind of a shame. I love the steamworld world idea of many games in differing genres using the same robots in the west style. But at the same time I just want more Steamworld Dig games because that was the best of their genre offerings!
positive · AI labelView post →The Steamworld series of games have some short games I think Steamworld Dig is pretty short, and a lot of fun
positive · AI labelView post →#blutoid finally gave SteamWorld Dig a try (it's leaving Game Pass). It's a cool concept with a ton of great game design choices, but it also punishes you for mistakes you can't prepare for in a way that actively discourages me from wanting to play it further.
neutral · AI labelView post →Fuck it, top 10 Wii U games: 1. Smash Bros. Wii U 🥊 2. Splatoon 🦑 3. Pikmin 3 🌼 4. Mario Kart 8 🚗 5. Nintendo Land 🎢 6. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 🏴☠️ 7. Steamworld Dig ⛏️ 8. Xenoblade Chronicles X 🤖 9. Game & Wario 🧄 10. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 🍌
positive · AI labelView post →10 games isn't enough I need MORE I need room for Splatoon and Animal Crossing and Kirby's Dream Land 2 and Skylanders and War For Cybertron and SteamWorld Dig and Kingdom Hearts and SIACTRO games and Tetris DS and Link's Awakening DX and Chibi-Robo and Draglade and Lil Gator Game and Cuphead and—
neutral · AI labelView post →another updated look at mining in the game i am solo-developing, Eternal Descent. it is inspired by games like Dead Cells, Terraria, and SteamWorld Dig. #GodotEngine #indiegamedev #pixelart
neutral · AI labelView post →very unique metroidvania.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond the obvious ones like Dig Dug and Steamworld Dig, I can think of the classic flash game, Motherload, which kind of is the missing link between those two titles.
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Dig is a fantastic game so this is pretty much a steal. Go grab it!
positive · AI labelView post →Best Steamworld Dig 2 and I'm pretty dang proud of me. Also sad because now what do I play? (I tried the first game but it was frustrating in a bad way.)
neutral · AI labelView post →I think I called SteamWorld Dig my GOTY in 2013 and now that I'm replaying it 13 years later, I was right, and this game is just amazing. Masterpiece, 10/10.
positive · AI labelView post →I ended up playing the two steamworld dig games in reverse order, but that didn't make this first one any less fun. Finished on steam deck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like MetroidVania games like Hollow Knight: Silksong but the difficulty of it is frustrating you right now or way too time consuming for you right now, or maybe you’ve finished the game, then I Highly recommend trying out SteamWorld Dig. Theres two games and they’re both really fun!
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