Underplayed Gems

I Am Busy Digging A Hole (2025)

I Am Busy Digging A Hole cover
Developer
Welding Byte
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Simulation
Rating
2.8 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A gentle, first-person digging adventure where you chip away at the underground at your own pace, uncovering colorful caverns and collecting creatures.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided: some call it a shameless asset flip of A Game About Digging a Hole, while others enjoy its relaxing dragon-hunting loop and secret endings. Many note the early game is a grind, upgrades feel weak, and ores despawn. Those who stick with it find hidden areas and a rebirth mechanic.

Screenshots

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