# Games like SteamWorld Dig 2

> The closest matches to SteamWorld Dig 2: SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Heist, Hollow Knight: Silksong, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, and Iconoclasts. 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](https://imho.run/games/252410/steamworld-dig) — Also Steampunk and Mining, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 3,036 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252410/)
2. [SteamWorld Heist](https://imho.run/games/322190/steamworld-heist) — Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 2,346 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322190/)
3. [Hollow Knight: Silksong](https://imho.run/games/1030300/hollow-knight-silksong) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 139,225 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030300/)
4. [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 2. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
5. [Iconoclasts](https://imho.run/games/393520/iconoclasts) — Shares resource management with SteamWorld Dig 2. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393520/)
6. [The Mobius Machine](https://imho.run/games/2281940/the-mobius-machine) — Shares ability gated progression with SteamWorld Dig 2. 237 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2281940/)
7. [Ad Fundum](https://imho.run/games/2647820/ad-fundum) — A frequent pick in SteamWorld Dig 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 222 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647820/)
8. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Also Metroidvania and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
9. [Teslagrad](https://imho.run/games/249590/teslagrad) — A frequent pick in SteamWorld Dig 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 780 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/249590/)
10. [Ghost 1.0](https://imho.run/games/463270/ghost-1-0) — A frequent pick in SteamWorld Dig 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 798 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/463270/)
11. [Planet of Lana II](https://imho.run/games/2997230/planet-of-lana-ii) — Shares environmental interaction with SteamWorld Dig 2. 268 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997230/)
12. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
13. [Valdis Story: Abyssal City](https://imho.run/games/252030/valdis-story-abyssal-city) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 1,648 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252030/)
14. [The Fall Part 2: Unbound](https://imho.run/games/510490/the-fall-part-2-unbound) — Also Metroidvania and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 491 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/510490/)
15. [Song of the Deep](https://imho.run/games/460700/song-of-the-deep) — A frequent pick in SteamWorld Dig 2 players' libraries, and another Adventure. 335 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460700/)
16. [Hob](https://imho.run/games/404680/hob) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 1,912 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404680/)
17. [Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition](https://imho.run/games/612390/dandara-trials-of-fear-edition) — Shares ability gated progression with SteamWorld Dig 2. 382 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/612390/)
18. [Kotama and Academy Citadel](https://imho.run/games/3639650/kotama-and-academy-citadel) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 326 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639650/)
19. [Wuppo: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/400630/wuppo-definitive-edition) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400630/)
20. [Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight](https://imho.run/games/428550/momodora-reverie-under-the-moonlight) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 4,102 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428550/)
21. [Feudal Alloy](https://imho.run/games/699670/feudal-alloy) — Also Metroidvania and Robots, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 264 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/699670/)
22. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
23. [Another Sight - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/888630/another-sight-definitive-edition) — Also Steampunk, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 67 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/888630/)
24. [Timespinner](https://imho.run/games/368620/timespinner) — Also Metroidvania, like SteamWorld Dig 2. 1,643 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368620/)

## Machine-readable

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## About SteamWorld Dig 2

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 571310
- **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:** Sep 22, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 85
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/571310/)
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