Choose Progress98
Choose Progress98 if you want a Simulation game with Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. Progress98 launched in 2026.
Progress98 vs Idle Dig
Progress98 and Idle Dig both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Progress98 (2026) is 1 year older than Idle Dig (2027). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Idle Dig
Choose Idle Dig if you want a Casual experience. Idle Dig launched in 2027.
Both Progress98 and Idle Dig sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Progress98 |  Idle Dig | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Waku Waku | Wizamin |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Progress98 (2026) is 1 year older than Idle Dig (2027).
Progress98 vs Idle Dig — FAQ
- Should I play Progress98 or Idle Dig first?
- If you want chronology, Progress98 (2026) came out before Idle Dig (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Progress98 and Idle Dig similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.