Underplayed Gems

Hill Dig: The Mysterious Signal (2023)

Hill Dig: The Mysterious Signal cover
Developer
Jérémie Sauvé, Éric Boucher, René Sauvé
Publisher
Quaternium Games
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You dig through a randomly generated 2D world, solving puzzles and gathering materials to upgrade your vehicle while exploring deeper underground.

adventureexplorationpuzzlecollectingcraftingproceduralundergroundcasual

What players say

Players enjoy the digging and upgrading loop, calling it satisfying despite clunky controls. The game is trial-and-error, with long trips thwarted by hazards forcing a return to base, a frustration players note but accept.

Screenshots

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