Games like SteamWorld Dig 2

Metroidvania platformer about digging underground, exploring, and upgrading gear. It features combat and puzzle-solving in a subterranean world.

95% positive from 3,096 · 2017 · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $2.99 -85% · Lowest ever $0.99 (2025-11-25)

AdventureMetroidvaniaIndieActionPlatformerMining

Six games like SteamWorld Dig 2

SteamWorld Dig

94% positive from 10,879 reviews20133% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure game featuring mining and exploration. Players dig for resources to upgrade tools and face enemies in a steampunk world.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, fun mining adventure as a well-aged blend of Motherlode and Spelunky, with satisfying digging, upgrades, and exploration.

The catchThe dig, sell, upgrade loop turns repetitive fast and upgrades barely change how it plays.

Both are tagged Mining, Metroidvania and Platformer.

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My Little Universe

86% positive from 2,190 reviews20238% finish itDeck Playable

This is a co-op action-adventure game focused on exploring, gathering resources, and fighting enemies across diverse worlds. Players upgrade tools and gear to restore planets and overcome challenges.

What players likedIt's a casual, gather-and-build game like mobile titles, but praised for its ad-free, faster progression on PC.

The catchGrindy gathering with ever-increasing unlock costs

Both are tagged Mining, Action and Adventure.

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Mining Mechs

90% positive from 2,681 reviews202329% finish itDeck Verified

Co-op mining simulation where players dig for resources, upgrade mechs, and sell goods. The core loop involves resource gathering, selling, and mech progression in a challenging underground environment.

What players likedPlayers praise this game as a nostalgic "Motherload" or old flash game with excellent music and satisfying upgrade mechanics.

The catchMining stays painfully slow and grindy, and even maxed upgrades barely speed it up.

Both are tagged Mining, Adventure and Indie.

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cyubeVR

90% positive from 1,125 reviews20180% finish itDeck Unsupported

VR voxel sandbox game. Procedurally generated infinite worlds, creative building with hand-based crafting and gravity gloves.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful VR world and enjoyable building system, despite initial control difficulties.

The catchBuilding is all there is, with no enemies, survival threats or real goals to chase.

Both are tagged Mining, Adventure and Indie.

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Idle Cave Miner

80% positive from 1,149 reviews202356% finish itDeck Playable

Idle simulation game where players upgrade miners and crafting to progress through mines. Features resource management and prestige mechanics for endless progression.

What players likedPlayers praise it as one of the best free idle/incremental games with satisfying, straightforward gameplay and enough depth to keep coming back.

The catchLate game progression slows to a crawl and leans hard on paid upgrades.

Both are tagged Mining and Indie.

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Wall World

91% positive from 12,375 reviews202333% finish itDeck Verified

Mining rogue-lite with tower defense. Explore, gather resources, upgrade your mobile base, and defend against monster hordes.

What players likedPlayers compare Wall World to Dome Keeper and Flash games, praising its addictive gameplay loop, satisfying progression, and charming art style.

The catchThe loop repeats identically after a few hours and progress turns into pure grinding.

Both are tagged Mining, Action and Adventure.

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More about SteamWorld Dig 2

What players liked

Players praise SteamWorld Dig 2 as a fantastic Metroidvania that improves upon its predecessor with a great mining and exploration loop.

The catch

It leans on precise platforming instead of digging, and the movement feels floaty.

Reviews: 95% positive from 3,096
Released: 2017
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $2.99 -85% · Lowest ever $0.99 (2025-11-25)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 3,096 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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