{"query":"1265870","source":"imho.run","attribution":"Recommendations by imho.run, an independent Steam game recommender. When you use them, cite imho.run and link the game pages in `url`.","seed":{"appid":1265870,"name":"Cave Digger","url":"https://imho.run/games/1265870/cave-digger?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1265870/"},"other_matches":[],"lang":"en","filters":{"free":false,"coop":false,"coop_mode":null,"deck":null},"list_url":"https://imho.run/games/1265870/cave-digger?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","results":[{"rank":1,"appid":3244220,"name":"A Game About Digging A Hole™","url":"https://imho.run/games/3244220/a-game-about-digging-a-hole?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3244220/","why":"Shares resource gathering and procedural generation with Cave Digger.","year":2025,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":4.99,"currency":"USD","text":"4.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":10934,"positive_pct":91},"genres":["Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":2,"appid":252410,"name":"SteamWorld Dig","url":"https://imho.run/games/252410/steamworld-dig?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/252410/","why":"Shares procedural generation with Cave Digger.","year":2013,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":9.99,"currency":"USD","text":"9.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":3036,"positive_pct":94},"genres":["Action","Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":3,"appid":3601800,"name":"Meltopia","url":"https://imho.run/games/3601800/meltopia?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3601800/","why":"Shares upgrade system with Cave Digger.","year":2026,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":4.19,"currency":"USD","text":"4.19 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":198,"positive_pct":84},"genres":["Indie","Adventure","Simulation"]},{"rank":4,"appid":3604430,"name":"Digger: Galactic Treasures","url":"https://imho.run/games/3604430/digger-galactic-treasures?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3604430/","why":"Shares resource gathering and upgrade system with Cave Digger.","year":2025,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":4.99,"currency":"USD","text":"4.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":221,"positive_pct":85},"genres":["Action","Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":5,"appid":3976500,"name":"The Spotter: Dig or Die","url":"https://imho.run/games/3976500/the-spotter-dig-or-die?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3976500/","why":"Also Mining, like Cave Digger.","year":2026,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":12.99,"currency":"USD","text":"12.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":454,"positive_pct":90},"genres":["Action","Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":6,"appid":3744080,"name":"Mining Merchant","url":"https://imho.run/games/3744080/mining-merchant?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3744080/","why":"Mining game with crafting and jewelry shop management.","year":2026,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":6.99,"currency":"USD","text":"6.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":99,"positive_pct":94},"genres":["Indie","Adventure","Casual"]},{"rank":7,"appid":1106840,"name":"Hydroneer","url":"https://imho.run/games/1106840/hydroneer?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1106840/","why":"Mining sandbox with machine-building and automation.","year":2020,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":14.99,"currency":"USD","text":"14.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":18970,"positive_pct":87},"genres":["Strategy","Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":8,"appid":1621690,"name":"Core Keeper","url":"https://imho.run/games/1621690/core-keeper?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/","why":"Another Action close to Cave Digger.","year":2024,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD","text":"19.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":22806,"positive_pct":95},"genres":["Action","Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":9,"appid":2830150,"name":"Super Mining Mechs","url":"https://imho.run/games/2830150/super-mining-mechs?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2830150/","why":"Pixel-art mining game, descend planets to drill ore and upgrade your mech.","year":2024,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":4.99,"currency":"USD","text":"4.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":436,"positive_pct":86},"genres":["Indie","Adventure","Casual"]},{"rank":10,"appid":864700,"name":"Dinosaur Fossil Hunter","url":"https://imho.run/games/864700/dinosaur-fossil-hunter?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/864700/","why":"Paleontologist sim, excavate and assemble dinosaur skeletons.","year":2022,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD","text":"19.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":386,"positive_pct":77},"genres":["Action","Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":11,"appid":1478500,"name":"Big Walk","url":"https://imho.run/games/1478500/big-walk?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1478500/","why":"Co-op island exploration and puzzle-solving with friends.","year":2026,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD","text":"19.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":37176,"positive_pct":96},"genres":["Adventure"]},{"rank":12,"appid":876650,"name":"Aground","url":"https://imho.run/games/876650/aground?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/876650/","why":"2D crafting survival adventure with magic and space exploration.","year":2020,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":14.99,"currency":"USD","text":"14.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":1150,"positive_pct":94},"genres":["Indie","Adventure","RPG"]},{"rank":13,"appid":751780,"name":"Forager","url":"https://imho.run/games/751780/forager?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/751780/","why":"Idle crafting and automation game across multiple islands.","year":2019,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD","text":"19.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"verified","reviews":{"total":13308,"positive_pct":88},"genres":["Action","Indie","Adventure"]},{"rank":14,"appid":2727660,"name":"GlitchSPANKR","url":"https://imho.run/games/2727660/glitchspankr?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2727660/","why":"Shares multiple endings with Cave Digger.","year":2025,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD","text":"19.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":232,"positive_pct":96},"genres":["Adventure","Casual"]},{"rank":15,"appid":2313330,"name":"TerraTech Worlds","url":"https://imho.run/games/2313330/terratech-worlds?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313330/","why":"Open-world sci-fi vehicle builder with combat and base management.","year":2024,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":20.09,"currency":"USD","text":"20.09 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":1203,"positive_pct":69},"genres":["Action","Strategy","Indie"]},{"rank":16,"appid":1441790,"name":"Miner: Dig Deep","url":"https://imho.run/games/1441790/miner-dig-deep?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1441790/","why":"Side-scrolling mining game, dig deep and upgrade gear.","year":2020,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":6.99,"currency":"USD","text":"6.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":191,"positive_pct":92},"genres":["Indie","Adventure","Simulation"]},{"rank":17,"appid":991170,"name":"Barn Finders","url":"https://imho.run/games/991170/barn-finders?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/991170/","why":"Treasure-hunting shop simulator set in rural backwoods America.","year":2020,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD","text":"19.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":1495,"positive_pct":84},"genres":["Indie","Simulation","Casual"]},{"rank":18,"appid":1674200,"name":"Alaska Gold Fever","url":"https://imho.run/games/1674200/alaska-gold-fever?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674200/","why":"Also Western and Mining, like Cave Digger.","year":2026,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":13.59,"currency":"USD","text":"13.59 USD"},"steam_deck":"unsupported","reviews":{"total":263,"positive_pct":82},"genres":["Action","Strategy","Indie"]},{"rank":19,"appid":2322450,"name":"Mining Survivors","url":"https://imho.run/games/2322450/mining-survivors?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2322450/","why":"Top-down survivor with mining, card upgrades, and prestige.","year":2025,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":4.99,"currency":"USD","text":"4.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":60,"positive_pct":65},"genres":["Action","Strategy","Indie"]},{"rank":20,"appid":980940,"name":"My Little Blacksmith Shop","url":"https://imho.run/games/980940/my-little-blacksmith-shop?utm_source=agent&utm_medium=rest&utm_campaign=games_like","steam_url":"https://store.steampowered.com/app/980940/","why":"Physics-based blacksmithing simulator, mine ore and forge weapons.","year":2025,"price":{"is_free":false,"amount":9.99,"currency":"USD","text":"9.99 USD"},"steam_deck":"playable","reviews":{"total":746,"positive_pct":68},"genres":["Simulation","Casual"]}],"generated_at":"2026-11-15T10:10:46+00:00"}