ARCADE GAME SERIES: DIG DUG
Released Apr 2016
First appearing in arcades in 1982, Dig Dug finally comes to Steam! Control Dig Dug to make underground tunnels and inflate or crush the enemies!
89% positive · 642 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $3.99
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Evaluation
ARCADE GAME SERIES: DIG DUG is a straight port of the classic 1982 arcade game, released on Steam on April 19, 2016. The store description presents this as a faithful recreation of the original arcade experience, complete with scanline/sound settings and the ability to toggle between game versions. There is no post-launch content, no DLC, no roadmap, and no developer communications suggesting any additions were ever planned. This game launched as a finished, self-contained product — a digital preservation of a 40-year-old arcade title — and has remained unchanged since release.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a port of the 1982 arcade classic with scanline/sound options and dual version support — no mention of planned updates, DLC, or ongoing content.
Short description confirms this is a straightforward arcade port with no language suggesting post-launch content or ongoing development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
First appearing in arcades in 1982, Dig Dug finally comes to Steam!
Dig up, down, left, and right and burrow through the earth.
Inflate and pop enemies with your harpoon to defeat them, or squish them with a rock.
Lure enemies into a tunnel and crush several at once for massive points.
Defeat all the enemies on the screen to advance to the next stage!
Perform a range of techniques, including the rock drop and the "pump and stall," using just 4 directions and a single button! The original and best "underground smash hit!"
With cute pixel-art graphics, vivid colors, rhythmical beats, and distinctive SFX, the beauty really is in the details.
This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions - perfect for devoted diggers!
Enjoy the masterpiece that fervent fans have flocked to play!
Dig up, down, left, and right and burrow through the earth.
Inflate and pop enemies with your harpoon to defeat them, or squish them with a rock.
Lure enemies into a tunnel and crush several at once for massive points.
Defeat all the enemies on the screen to advance to the next stage!
Perform a range of techniques, including the rock drop and the "pump and stall," using just 4 directions and a single button! The original and best "underground smash hit!"
With cute pixel-art graphics, vivid colors, rhythmical beats, and distinctive SFX, the beauty really is in the details.
This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions - perfect for devoted diggers!
Enjoy the masterpiece that fervent fans have flocked to play!
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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