SteamWorld Dig 2 (2017)

Developer: Image & Form Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 9,037 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A warm, peaceful mining adventure with fluid movement and rewarding upgrades that makes digging downward feel satisfying and unhurried.

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What players say

Players praise this as a major improvement over the first game, with tighter controls, rewarding exploration, and a satisfying upgrade system. The story ends abruptly for some, but the mining and platforming loop remains addictive throughout its 8-12 hour runtime.

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