Big Dig

Big Dig

Released Oct 2026

Big Dig is a short incremental narrative game about digging up artifacts to help Mayor Dog win the election! Recover artifacts, grow your museum, and upgrade your tools while building a highway across the Animal Republic!

96% positive · 107 reviews
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Evaluation

Big Dig launched on October 19, 2026, after a demo period, and the developers' launch post describes the full game as out now. The store listing describes the complete set of features, including hired helpers, a new excavator, and museum renovations, and in June 2026 the developers said they were heading toward the finish line. A Supporter Pack, which adds a character to the museum, was released the same day. The developers have not yet posted about any content after launch, and the game has been out only since October 19, 2026, so there is not yet a post-launch update history to show whether more is planned.
Evidence
Launch announcement says the game is out now, with a 25% launch discount and a Supporter Pack available
news post · Oct 19, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developers announced the October 19, 2026 release, saying they had finished the game and the demo would be disabled at launch
news post · Oct 8, 2026 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Oct 2026

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Dan Schumacher
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Big Dig is a short incremental narrative game about digging up artifacts to help Mayor Dog build a highway across the Animal Republic!

Mayor Dog's campaign is in full swing! He needs YOU to dig out any pesky historical artifacts in his way!

Mayor Dog's highway will stretch through beaches, suburbs, lakes, middleschools, and more! Unfortunately, the land is filled with wonderous artifacts that Mayor Dog desperately needs removed.

As the road grows, so will your need for seriously capable tools. You can hire a crew of helpers, get new equipment like an excavator, and renovate your museum for increased profits!

You will get to showcase all the mysterious artifacts you find along the way, from tennisballs to dinosaurs! As the museum grows, you'll be able add decoration, new rooms and more!

Big Dig is created by two indie devs with some help from their friends! We're making Big Dig because we wanted to take a beloved genre and add a meaningful narrative with a (hopefully) satisfying conclusion.

A Short, Sweet, and Complete Experience

Big Dig is designed to be played in approximately 3-4 hours, perhaps even in a single sitting. It does not feature infinite prestige loops or time-gated idle grinding. It tells a complete story with a proper conclusion that'll make you laugh along the way.

Last evaluated Oct 20, 2026
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