Games Like A Game About Digging A Hole™

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Mining 77.7% ★, Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Colorful 2.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for digging mechanics, offering a perfect blend of exploration, platforming, and satisfying equipment upgrades.

Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of operations, forge weapons, go fishing, and dig deep!

Why similar: Mining 50.6% ★, Sandbox 20.2%, Crafting 10.7%, Simulation 6.8%, First-Person 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox simulation offers a deep focus on mining and automation, allowing you to build complex systems to extract wealth from the earth.

Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

Why similar: Procedural Generation 33.4%, Physics 23.1%, Exploration 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense loop of mining for resources to upgrade your base while defending against waves of enemies.

Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

Why similar: Crafting 24.4%, Sandbox 24.3%, Procedural Generation 22.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines deep mining and exploration with a mysterious, procedurally generated underground world that rewards curiosity.

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

Why similar: Loot 31.3%, Procedural Generation 26.1%, Exploration 12.5%, First-Person 11.2%, Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: While team-focused, it perfectly captures the visceral feel of mining in dangerous, procedurally generated caves with a distinct atmospheric horror edge.

Cave Digger is a mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings.

Why similar: Mining 49.4% ★, Sandbox 17.8%, Exploration 10.8%, First-Person 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the atmospheric, slightly mysterious vibe of digging in a remote location while focusing on resource extraction and equipment progression.

Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!

Why similar: Mining 28.4% ★, Underground 23.8% ★, Crafting 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Sandbox 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game streamlines the mining process into a satisfying, progression-heavy experience where you control powerful machines to clear the earth.

A cozy mining platformer game. Dig deep into the earth in search of riches. Create your mine, improve your equipment, but don't get too greedy.

Why similar: Mining 28.6% ★, Underground 20.8% ★, Loot 16.2%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Sandbox 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist and relaxing experience that focuses purely on the joy of digging deeper and managing your limited inventory.

Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?

Why similar: Mining 65.8% ★, Procedural Generation 21%, Exploration 11%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Similar to Dome Keeper, this game forces you to balance mining for upgrades with the constant pressure of defending your mobile base.

Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.

Why similar: Sandbox 44.2%, Crafting 39.1%, Physics 11.9%, Adventure 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the survival aspect of mining, requiring you to build defenses to survive the night after spending your day excavating.

Keep Digging is a laid-back co-op digging game for up to 8 players. Dig 1000 meters, sell what you find, and keep upgrading your gear. Keep digging. Dig to your heart’s content.

Why similar: Mining 22.6% ★, Voxel 21.1% ★, Economy 10.9%, Sandbox 9.1%, Crafting 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that leans into the sandbox nature of mining and exploration with a focus on cooperative play.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Mining 51% ★, Procedural Generation 33.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends classic mining mechanics with roguelite exploration, where every descent into the earth uncovers new secrets and powerful relics.

To The Core is an incremental game about extracting and using resources from planets to buy upgrades.

Why similar: Mining 54.6% ★, Procedural Generation 28.6%, Casual 8.1%, Adventure 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural mining game that focuses on the satisfaction of breaking through layers of material to reach the center of a planet.

Too long in this prison, time to get out of here. Pull the carpet and start digging with a teaspoon. Watch out for the guard, sell him the junk you find. Trade toilet paper with the prisoners. Get better items and improve your stats. Expand the tunnel, use glow sticks and dynamite. Will you escape?

Why similar: Underground 38.8% ★, Physics 12.2%, Exploration 11.4%, Simulation 10.5%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses specifically on the act of digging as a means of progression and escape, mirroring the core theme of the seed game.

Digger: Galactic Treasures is a space adventure where you drill into asteroids to uncover rare resources and hidden treasures. Explore the galaxy, upgrade your gear, and discover the secrets of the universe!

Why similar: Voxel 33.8% ★, Mining 28.5% ★, Crafting 7%, Simulation 4.4%, Mystery 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed mining game that uses voxel mechanics to create a satisfying environment for resource collection.

Set on Mars in an alternate Cold-War era, Super Motherload is a 1 to 4-player couch co-op digging adventure with storyline by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe, a fully voiced cast of Soviet and American characters, and a procedurally-generated world that changes each time you play.

Why similar: Mining 51.4% ★, Underground 17.4% ★, Loot 11.8%, Procedural Generation 7.9%, Exploration 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic digging genre that features beautiful visuals and a compelling upgrade path for your mining machine.

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Exploration 24.7%, Mystery 22.6%, Horror 17.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on fishing, it captures the same eerie, atmospheric mystery and economy-driven upgrade loop found in digging games.

A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair.

Why similar: Mining 25.8% ★, Sandbox 19.8%, Crafting 12.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation provides a realistic take on mining operations, focusing on the heavy machinery and logistics of extraction.

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

Why similar: Sandbox 44.6%, Crafting 30%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 7%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential sandbox mining game that offers endless exploration and progression through subterranean biomes.

The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!

Why similar: Crafting 45%, Sandbox 28.4%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 5.9%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, addictive game that focuses on resource gathering and crafting in a way that feels very similar to the loop of a digging simulator.

Orebound is a voxel, factory, automation game set in a first person open-world. The King has tasked you to locate the elusive Emberstone. Go forth and use your Dwarven prowess and knowledge to mine, craft and automate through anything standing in your way - Build up or dig down! How far will you go?

Why similar: Voxel 25.4% ★, Mining 24.8% ★, Crafting 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Sandbox 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access title that emphasizes the automation and resource management aspects of mining in a large, open world.

Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

Why similar: Mining 49.5% ★, Economy 21.2%, Simulation 9.2%, Exploration 7.7%, Colorful 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused mining game that allows you to curate and sell the treasures you find while digging.

Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!

Why similar: Mining 43.3% ★, Crafting 15.4%, Sandbox 15.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, exploration-heavy game where mining resources is the primary mechanic for expanding your world.

Grab a shovel and let's get digging! Join the adventure, hire miners and dig for a treasure

Why similar: Mining 64.4% ★, Exploration 8.8%, Simulation 7.1%, 3D 5.9%, Casual 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, minimalist mining game that focuses on the core loop of digging and upgrading your tools.

Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it. Welcome to the life of a cash cleaner. Take jobs from underworld contacts and clean some cash. Just don't try to leave...

Why similar: Sandbox 30.1%, Physics 20.5%, Simulation 13.7%, First-Person 13.5%, Colorful 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a cozy, satisfying loop of cleaning and managing resources that appeals to fans of minimalist simulation games.

Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

Why similar: Sandbox 30.4%, First-Person 15.7%, Simulation 15.4%, Colorful 10.4%, Casual 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though not about digging, it shares the same 'satisfying, repetitive, and meditative' gameplay loop that makes digging games so addictive.

A juicy first-person incremental game about growing berries and tossing them down an ominous hole. Earn money and upgrades. Make new friends with sentient berry pals. Grow and control the hole as you unearth why nobody leaves this accursed garden. Bury it all, Berry everything.

Why similar: Physics 18.6%, Underground 16.6% ★, First-Person 16%, Sandbox 12.8%, 3D 10.1%

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

Why similar: Crafting 25.5%, Horror 21.9%, Exploration 15.2%, Sandbox 14.6%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredible sense of mystery and exploration, requiring you to mine resources in a dangerous, alien environment.

Keep on Mining! is a short incremental mining game. Mine rocks, gather materials, find artifacts, craft pickaxes and spend your materials on permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree!

Why similar: Mining 55.3% ★, Economy 21%, Loot 11.9%, Casual 5.8%, Colorful 3.6%

A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.

Why similar: Mining 41.6% ★, Economy 16.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Colorful 10.2%, Casual 10%

Vacuum your way through a massive junk pit in search of a lost hard drive worth millions. Suck, sell, upgrade, and uncover absurd items, pop culture relics, and unsettling secrets in this dangerously addictive, satirical dig-'em-up.

Why similar: Voxel 23.6% ★, Mining 22.1% ★, Sandbox 15.2%, Horror 9.1%, Simulation 6.8%

Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.

Why similar: Crafting 37.5%, Sandbox 31.9%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Horror 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The atmospheric, survival-focused gameplay provides a similar sense of isolation and discovery as you explore the world.

You've been trapped in a mine. You'll need to use your tools to dig your way to the exit in a fully destructible 3D voxel terrain. Manage your oxygen and equipment, and uncover the dark mystery buried deep within the mine.

Why similar: Voxel 21.6% ★, Mining 15.9% ★, Sandbox 13.4%, Loot 10.4%, Underground 8.8% ★

Dig deep, unearth treasures. Upgrade your tools to uncover the secrets of the mystical caves. This is also an inner journey of relaxation, where your intuition can guide you as you dig deeper into the mysteries.

Why similar: Mining 26.2% ★, Underground 17.5% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Simulation 7.7%, Mystery 6.9%

Design and build a factory deep underground in this physics-based automation sandbox. Mine resources, buy machines and master the chaos as you become the ultimate Mine Mogul!

Why similar: Mining 32.6% ★, Underground 21.9% ★, Crafting 12.7%, Sandbox 11.6%, Physics 9.8%

Finally, it's that time of the year to clean up this leafy mess. It's been a while since the last time you've done it, so don't waste any second and derust your raking skills!

Why similar: Simulation 25.5%, Physics 21.4%, First-Person 17.3%, Mystery 13.1%, Casual 10.9%

DigDigDrill is an underground mining and resource collecting game. Dig freely for minerals and treasures. Use the items you collect to forge your original drills in a hack-and-slash style equipment system.

Why similar: Mining 34.2% ★, Underground 27.6% ★, Loot 16.8%, Crafting 10.2%, Exploration 6.7%

You are dropped into a forest with one goal - making money and paying off your 100k debt. Collect resources, make deals, upgrade, build and hire workers to do the job for you. 🐕

Why similar: Mining 25% ★, Sandbox 16.4%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Loot 8.5%

A cozy garbage-cleaning simulator. Dig through the dump, find ultra-rare collectible cards, rescue tangled birds, and relax.

Why similar: Loot 28.3%, Sandbox 15.3%, Economy 10.1%, Simulation 9.3%, Physics 8.8%

A rogue-lite slot machine nightmare. Gamble for your life in a never-ending debt simulator!

Why similar: Horror 32.1%, First-Person 23.8%, Simulation 16.1%, 3D 14.5%, Adventure 7.7%

Dig Island is a 4-player co-op digging game. As you dig deeper, discover new resources, upgrade your equipment, and work with your friends to repair the plane and escape the island.

Why similar: Voxel 24.3% ★, Mining 22.7% ★, Crafting 13.1%, Exploration 8%, First-Person 7%

Turn trash into cash in a dystopian world! Fill Up The Hole is a short incremental game where you build a city, automate garbage production, and toss it into a magical hole for profit.

Why similar: Simulation 78.9%, Singleplayer 21.1%

In iDigging, you’ll balance treasure hunting, home improvement, and the strategy of hiding from curious neighbors and authorities. Upgrade, dig, and create your best life despite all the challenges!

Why similar: Underground 47.1% ★, Physics 15.6%, First-Person 10.4%, Simulation 7.1%, Colorful 6.5%

Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.

Why similar: Economy 52.7%, Simulation 26.4%, First-Person 8.5%, 3D 5.5%, Singleplayer 4.4%

You wake up in a strange cabin deep in a mysterious forest, axe in hand, with only one way forward—through. Chop trees, sell logs, purchase and upgrade gear, and uncover the secrets hidden deep in the forest.

Why similar: First-Person 21.9%, Atmospheric 15.6%, 3D 14.6%, Simulation 13.6%, Adventure 11.7%

PowerWash Simulator is back, bubbling with fresh locations, soap-erior equipment and splashy features. Effortlessly transform soiled surroundings into clean, serene scenes, solo or with pals. Satisfaction is a spray away!

Why similar: Sandbox 33.5%, Simulation 17.1%, First-Person 14.3%, Colorful 9.1%, Casual 8.4%

Build your own Super Mining Mech and explore the underground in search of new natural resources. Customize your mech with unlockable parts to dig deeper than ever - by yourself or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer! So, what are you waiting for? There’s mining to be done!

Why similar: Mining 27.6% ★, Underground 26.6% ★, Sandbox 15.1%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Crafting 10.2%

Welcome to Underminer, an underground adventure game set in a subterranean world. Mine minerals, earn money, upgrade your drill machine and descend deeper into the earth. The truth about 'legendary minerals' and an exciting underground world are waiting for you!

Why similar: Mining 52.7% ★, Simulation 34.9%, Adventure 6.8%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!

Why similar: Mining 57.4% ★, Crafting 19.1%, Simulation 10.2%, Sandbox 7%, Casual 4.4%

Play as one of the bidders for abandoned warehouses and uncover hidden treasures! Storage Hunter is a garage auction simulation game. Bid, win, and sell for profit! Become the king of storage auction.

Why similar: Economy 32.1%, Loot 32.1%, First-Person 11.3%, Simulation 9.7%, 3D 7.2%

Dig deep down the abandoned planet to find its secrets and earn cash by collecting resources. Spend your money on buying various trinkets and instruments that will help you along the way to earn even more profit.

Why similar: Underground 40.6% ★, Sandbox 21.6%, Procedural Generation 19.3%, First-Person 9.4%, 3D 5.9%

TerraForge is a mining simulation game mixed with a bit of shop management. You dig for ores, craft items, research new blueprints, improve your shop, sell your items and slowly grow your own little mining town.

Why similar: Mining 40.6% ★, Economy 18.9%, Procedural Generation 13%, Crafting 10.6%, Simulation 6.2%

Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste!

Why similar: Simulation 35%, Colorful 19.4%, Casual 18.3%, 3D 10.6%, Adventure 9.6%

Recycling Center Simulator is a business simulator game with a first person view. Make money from garbage, collect raw materials for your recycling center from different locations, recycle them, make money by producing new products and improve your factory.

Why similar: Economy 23.1%, Sandbox 18%, Crafting 15.4%, First-Person 11.3%, Physics 11.3%

Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.

Why similar: Simulation 32.1%, First-Person 24.8%, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Singleplayer 7.2%

Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!

Why similar: Loot 75.1%, 3D 11.9%, Casual 7.5%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Physics 49.7%, Casual 20.7%, Adventure 13.9%, 3D 9.4%, Singleplayer 6.4%

An incremental mining adventure where you must dig into the earth to recover essence for your sacred Evertree. Mine, drill, and blast your way to the deepest depths, discovering rare artifacts and recruiting more kin to your cause along the way. Dig. Upgrade. Repeat.

Why similar: Mining 71.7% ★, Underground 21% ★, Casual 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Fill your quota or die. Mine increasingly absurd amounts of coal using some dubious, but effective, mining techniques. Or relax and mine at your own pace in peaceful mode.

Why similar: Mining 36.2% ★, Underground 25.2% ★, Economy 18.6%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Simulation 4.4%

Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware of unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna!

Why similar: Economy 27.7%, Sandbox 21.4%, Physics 13.5%, First-Person 10.5%, Simulation 9.5%