Rank 01Why this
Also Steampunk and Mining, like SteamWorld Dig.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Games like SteamWorld Dig
- 33 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked SteamWorld Dig also play
The closest matches to SteamWorld Dig: SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, Machinarium, and Teslagrad. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Steampunk and Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig.
- $15.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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MIO: Memories in Orbit
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig.
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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Short, like SteamWorld Dig.
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Terraria
Why this: Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Image & Form Games
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 3,036 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Item upgrade system
- Mining mechanics
- Procedural generation
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig.
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Why this: Also Mining and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig.
Portal Knights
Why this: Same challenging mood as SteamWorld Dig.
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig.
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Why this: Also Steampunk and Mining, like SteamWorld Dig.
VVVVVV
Why this: Same challenging mood as SteamWorld Dig.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as SteamWorld Dig.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SteamWorld Dig 2
Why this: Also Steampunk and Mining, like SteamWorld Dig.
SteamWorld Heist
Why this: Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Why this: Also Steampunk and Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig.
Terraria
Why this: Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Image & Form Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Why this: Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig.
About SteamWorld Dig
The closest matches to SteamWorld Dig: SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, Machinarium, and Teslagrad. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SteamWorld Dig is your kind of game, the closest matches are SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist and F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its item upgrade system and mining mechanics. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
SteamWorld Dig is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Image & Form Games set in the steampunk SteamWorld universe. Players explore underground environments, extract resources, and acquire upgrades to unlock new abilities through Metroidvania-style progression. The core gameplay loop centers on mining mechanics paired with procedural generation, creating a loop where exploration rewards players with new paths and tools. Players describe the experience as challenging and immersive, with tactical positioning matters as a recurring hook throughout the adventure. The medium-length campaign supports short-burst play sessions, and the game is verified on Steam Deck. It holds a 94% positive rating from over 3000 Steam reviews and carries a Metacritic score of 76.
About SteamWorld Dig: SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
Is SteamWorld Dig worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 3,036 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
People who play it also play: SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Frequently asked about SteamWorld Dig
Can I run it?
Is SteamWorld Dig verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SteamWorld Dig is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does SteamWorld Dig cost?
SteamWorld Dig is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SteamWorld Dig?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SteamWorld Dig are SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.
Who developed SteamWorld Dig?
SteamWorld Dig was developed by Image & Form Games.