Miner: Dig Deep
Released Nov 2020
A cozy mining platformer game. Dig deep into the earth in search of riches. Create your mine, improve your equipment, but don't get too greedy.
91% positive · 257 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to buy
Steam $6.99
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Evaluation
Miner: Dig Deep launched on Steam on November 27, 2020 as a revival of the original Xbox Live Indie Games title. In the period following launch, the developer was actively engaged: they shipped a Christmas seasonal update in December 2020, added parachutes and other features in February 2021, introduced a new Peaceful game mode in February 2021, added UI improvements, and followed up with various quality-of-life patches. A January 2021 developer post described plans for version 2.0, which was fulfilled by the Peaceful mode update. The game then received two localization updates — Chinese language support in June 2021 and Czech language support in August 2022. The most recent developer communication of any kind was the Czech language update on August 25, 2022. Since that date, there have been no developer posts, patches, or announcements. The store description contains no mention of planned future content, seasonal updates, or ongoing development. The game has 3 major content releases and 9 feature patches spanning November 2020 through August 2022, and the update activity has tapered to silence. There are no unreleased DLC listed, no roadmap or outstanding promises, and no developer statements indicating further content is planned. The game appears to have shipped as a complete product and received a healthy round of post-launch improvements before development concluded.
Evidence
Peaceful mode launched as a new game mode, fulfilling the version 2.0 update promised in the January 2021 developer post.
Czech language support added — the most recent developer communication of any kind.
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Developer
Publisher
Substance Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Miner: Dig Deep is back! Originally released on Xbox Live Indie Games, Miner: Dig Deep has returned.
Find your Zen crafting your very own mine. Dig deep to acquire the most valuable gems and ores. Design an efficient mine layout that lets you get up and down quickly and safely. Miner Dig Deep is a cosy and addictive game about digging and enjoying the journey.
Find your Zen crafting your very own mine. Dig deep to acquire the most valuable gems and ores. Design an efficient mine layout that lets you get up and down quickly and safely. Miner Dig Deep is a cosy and addictive game about digging and enjoying the journey.
Upgrade your equipment
- Sell the spoils of your mining to upgrade your equipment
- Unlock new equipment to help you on your journey
- Use your lantern's light to see gems, ores and dangers around you
Expand your mine
- You’re in control. Your mine is formed by how you dig
- Build ladders and lifts to help you get around
- Dig strategically to make your mine safe
Explore
- Balance your digging ambitions with your equipment’s capacity
- Discover and collect many different gems and ores
- Dodge hazards while exploring such as falling rocks, cave-ins and more
Featuring
- Randomly generated worlds
- Gamepad support
- New visuals and sounds
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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