# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [SteamWorld Dig 2](https://imho.run/games/571310/steamworld-dig-2) — Also Steampunk and Mining, like SteamWorld Dig. 3,021 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/571310/)
2. [SteamWorld Heist](https://imho.run/games/322190/steamworld-heist) — Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig. 2,346 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322190/)
3. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Also Steampunk and Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
4. [Machinarium](https://imho.run/games/40700/machinarium) — A frequent pick in SteamWorld Dig players' libraries, and another Indie. 4,783 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40700/)
5. [Teslagrad](https://imho.run/games/249590/teslagrad) — Also Steampunk and Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig. 780 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/249590/)
6. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Also Metroidvania and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
7. [A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda](https://imho.run/games/92300/a-r-e-s-extinction-agenda) — Also Metroidvania and Short, like SteamWorld Dig. 370 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/92300/)
8. [Terraria](https://imho.run/games/105600/terraria) — Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig. 590,217 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/105600/)
9. [Ad Fundum](https://imho.run/games/2647820/ad-fundum) — A frequent pick in SteamWorld Dig players' libraries, and another RPG. 222 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647820/)
10. [Chasm](https://imho.run/games/312200/chasm) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig. 804 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312200/)
11. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — A frequent pick in SteamWorld Dig players' libraries, and another Action. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
12. [Core Keeper](https://imho.run/games/1621690/core-keeper) — Also Mining, like SteamWorld Dig. 22,806 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/)
13. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
14. [Feudal Alloy](https://imho.run/games/699670/feudal-alloy) — Also Metroidvania and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig. 264 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/699670/)
15. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
16. [Rogue Legacy 2](https://imho.run/games/1253920/rogue-legacy-2) — Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig. 7,605 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253920/)
17. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
18. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
19. [FAR: Lone Sails](https://imho.run/games/609320/far-lone-sails) — Also Steampunk and Short, like SteamWorld Dig. 8,777 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609320/)
20. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
21. [UnderMine](https://imho.run/games/656350/undermine) — Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig. 4,358 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/656350/)
22. [Gato Roboto](https://imho.run/games/916730/gato-roboto) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig. 2,122 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916730/)
23. [Mining Mechs](https://imho.run/games/1603180/mining-mechs) — Also Mining and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig. 1,206 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1603180/)
24. [Deep Rock Galactic](https://imho.run/games/548430/deep-rock-galactic) — Shares procedural generation with SteamWorld Dig. 169,164 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/548430/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=252410&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=252410
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/252410
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About SteamWorld Dig

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 252410
- **Developer:** Image & Form Games
- **Publisher:** Image & Form Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 5, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 76
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/252410/steamworld-dig)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=252410&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252410/)
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