Underplayed Gems

Miner: Dig Deep (2020)

Miner: Dig Deep cover
Developer
Substance Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 255 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Mining feels like a calm, meditative loop of digging, collecting, and upgrading in your own cosy underground world.

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What players say

Players fondly remember this from Xbox Live Arcade, calling it a faithful port that recreates the original. The core loop is simple mining and upgrading, but reviewers note two specific frustrations: a shrinking light that makes you return to the surface, and falling rocks that kill you and delete your inventory. Some say progression is slow, though longtime fans find it charming.

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Screenshots

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