SteamWorld Dig

ReleasedAug 7, 2013

Google Stadia
PlayStation 4
Linux
Nintendo 3DS
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mac
Wii U
PlayStation Vita
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

About

SteamWorld Dig is 2D a platform game that revolves around mining for resources and ores. The objective of the game is to investigate the mines underneath the old Western town Tumbleton in order to unearth the secrets lurking below. The player controls Rusty who is equipped with a pickaxe but the player is given options to upgrade the tools used for digging as progression is made in the game. Besides health, the player also needs coal for light, and water for special abilities. SteamWorld Dig has platform elements in that the player runs, jumps and encounter foes, but the main objective is mining. That means that the player builds – or rather deconstructs – the game world and creates platforms that way. The player collects resources and other hidden resources which can be brought back to the surface and exchanged for cash. When the player progress in the game new abilities are unlocked. Each playthrough, the mines are randomized, making items and treasure appear in different locations. If the player gets stuck there is a self destruct function, but the players can also buy ladders in the store at the surface to get out of tricky situations. When progressing deeper down in the cave, the player encounters various enemies with different attack patterns and weak spots. The game features multiple worlds, each with a completely different environment. Dying results in a reparation penalty fee, and the player respawns back on the surface. All the loot that has been accumulated when the player dies can be picked up again.

Developer: Image & Form
Publisher: Image & Form
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Age ratings: PEGI 7, CERO A, ACB G, ESRB E10+
Time to beat: 7 h rushed · 8 h normally · 9 h completionist
IGDB rating: 77 / 100 (242 ratings)
Also known as: SteamWorldDig.exe

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Google Stadia	Mar 10, 2020
Linux	Dec 5, 2013
Mac	Dec 5, 2013
Nintendo 3DS	Aug 7, 2013 · WorldwideAug 8, 2013 · North AmericaNov 20, 2013 · Japan
Nintendo Switch	Feb 1, 2018
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Dec 5, 2013
PlayStation 4	Mar 19, 2014
PlayStation Vita	Mar 19, 2014
Wii U	Aug 28, 2014
Xbox One	Jun 5, 2015