Games like SteamWorld Dig 2
If SteamWorld Dig 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Heist and Clockwork Ambrosia — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and immersive. 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.
Get personalized picks →SteamWorld Dig 2 is a 2017 action-adventure indie title developed by Image & Form Games. Players navigate a steampunk underworld through ability-gated progression, swapping tools and managing resources to unlock new areas. The metroidvania-style exploration rewards curiosity, with secrets woven into the environment and upgrade-driven advancement. Reviewers highlight the charming art and soundtrack that enhance immersion, noting how new tools reshape exploration paths. Players describe the mining-platforming loop as polished, with a slow-burn empowerment that makes discovery feel satisfying. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 95% positive rating from over 3000 Steam reviews. At $19.99, it offers a medium-length solo experience with normal difficulty.
About SteamWorld Dig 2: SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
Players who liked SteamWorld Dig 2 also play
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SteamWorld Dig
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Top pick for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
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.
SteamWorld Heist
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Second-strongest match for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
Clockwork Ambrosia
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Third-strongest match for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Design your own arsenal in Clockwork Ambrosia, a steampunk metroidvania in the vein of a run-and-gun platformer. Join Iris, an airship pilot who must combat an army of deadly robots and monsters, and experiment with over 100 rule-based weapon mods and armors to prevail through this wild adventure!
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Ranked #4 for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
The Fall Part 2: Unbound
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Ranked #5 for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
You are an AI that has broken free of your shackles. Now, a human “User” from across the global network has attacked and infected you with an [ERROR: REDACTED]. Make a new rule: Save Yourself. Hunt them. End them. Do anything. Use anyone. Become Unbound. The Fall Part 2 will break your protocols.
Feudal Alloy
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Ranked #6 for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Ranked #7 for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
ReCore: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Ranked #8 for SteamWorld Dig 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.
Reviewers mention these as similar to SteamWorld Dig 2
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SteamWorld Dig
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
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.
SteamWorld Heist
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
Dust: An Elysian Tail
WHY THIS
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Spelunky
WHY THIS
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Metroidvania Maker
WHY THIS
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
Night in the Woods
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
RiME
WHY THIS
Shares environmental interaction and an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Reviewers of SteamWorld Dig 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SteamWorld Dig 2 at current Steam store prices.
Terraria
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Priced ~50% under SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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More from Image & Form Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Image & Form Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
SteamWorld Dig
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Another title from Image & Form Games, the studio behind SteamWorld Dig 2. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
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.
The Gunk
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Another title from Image & Form Games, the studio behind SteamWorld Dig 2. Shares Action and Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
SteamWorld Heist
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Another title from Image & Form Games, the studio behind SteamWorld Dig 2.
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Another title from Image & Form Games, the studio behind SteamWorld Dig 2. Shares Adventure with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech - Soundtrack
WHY THIS
Another title from Image & Form Games, the studio behind SteamWorld Dig 2.
Let SteamWorld Quest's soundtrack take you on a journey through lush forests, mysterious caves, eerie ruins and cold mountains.
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
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
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.
SteamWorld Heist
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SteamWorld Dig 2.
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Frequently asked about SteamWorld Dig 2
- Is SteamWorld Dig 2 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — SteamWorld Dig 2 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 2 cost?
- SteamWorld Dig 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to SteamWorld Dig 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SteamWorld Dig 2 are SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Heist, Clockwork Ambrosia.
- Who developed SteamWorld Dig 2?
- SteamWorld Dig 2 was developed by Image & Form Games.
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