SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig

August 7, 2013·Single player
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Ratings

74
User Score
232 ratings
81
Critic Score
8 reviews
77
Total Score
240 combined

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.

Release Dates

PlatformDate
Nintendo 3DSAug 07, 2013
Nintendo 3DSAug 07, 2013
Nintendo 3DSAug 08, 2013
Nintendo 3DSNov 20, 2013
MacDec 05, 2013
LinuxDec 05, 2013
PC (Microsoft Windows)Dec 05, 2013
PlayStation VitaMar 19, 2014
PlayStation 4Mar 19, 2014
Wii UAug 28, 2014
Wii UAug 28, 2014
Xbox OneJun 05, 2015
Xbox OneJun 05, 2015
Nintendo SwitchFeb 01, 2018
Nintendo SwitchFeb 01, 2018
Google StadiaMar 10, 2020

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Game Info

Developer
Image & Form
Publisher
Image & Form
Release Date
August 7, 2013
Collection
SteamWorld
Perspective
Side view

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Platforms

Google StadiaPlayStation 4LinuxNintendo 3DSPC (Microsoft Windows)MacWii UPlayStation VitaXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndie

Themes

Action

Game Modes

Single player

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