SteamWorld Dig 2

[h3]I went to collect the inheritance and ended up finding only evil insects and instructions on how to dig my own grave.

100% would recommend. Played for 7hrs (up to 5:18am) I beaten the 1st game on the Wii U, and MAN was that also a banger. Unlike 1, 2 is more linear but wayy more bigger and expansive than 3. Would've played when 2 originally came out but just didn't... Still playing the game, after 7hrs it hasn't disappointed! :D Anyway, I need sleep ASAP....

I quit the first game after getting soft-locked in the tutorial, so I entered the sequel with low expectations. Thankfully, those expectations were thoroughly exceeded. The main gameplay loop reminds me of early-game Terraria, where you just explore and mine shiny stuff. At first, I was frustrated that it's impossible to dig blocks while you're midair. But eventually I saw it as a puzzle, to plan out your tunnel structure strategically. There's also a mix of puzzle-platformer challenges to keep things fresh, as well as a ton of secrets to reward exploration and creativity. The combat is a little weak, but there are a few creative ways to deal with enemies that are fun to discover. The story is also forgettable, but maybe that's because I skipped the first game. Strongly recommend if you can get this game on sale (seems like it regularly goes below $2).

The first game was like one of those old flash browser games with a touch of aventure, if had some annoying little things This one, they improved in almost everything, corrected most things, but now it feels more like adventure with resource collecting mechanics, is not bad, it's just different, this one is a lot bigger, lot harder but overall I think it's a lot better Generally speaking, is still easy, not relaxing as the first one, you will find some very hard scret areas, the boses can be tricky, I would say annoying more than difficult, but compared to the first game, yeah, it's a big difficulty spike, lets say it transformed for a 3 to a 7 thinking about 1-10 The ending, I will not spoil, but, it was quite something, unexpected, the story could be better, but its a good plataform/metroidvania game, right now is on sale, it's really cheap, so it will give you at least a weekend of entertainment

Amazing game! Haven't 100% yet, but its such a good game. The visuals are stunning for a 2D platformer game. Also the lore is crazy. It left me wanting SteamWorld Dig 3 it was that good.

Not worth the time. Gameplay becomes tedious after a while. Very few of the puzzles in this game are actually interesting, most of them are just finding cracks in the wall to hit. Extremely abrupt & anticlimactic ending with one of the worst final bosses I've ever played.

Solid game and pleasant experience, little ruined by annoying Final Boss Fight 7/10.

Took the casual, slower paced mining game premise of the first game and turned it into an annoying, button-mash platformer. I hate it

literally beat the game in one sitting, more addicting then fent

I'm having problems with the game. At random times the game crashes, like freezes. Is anyone else having this problem?

It's a good, casual metroidvania with some survival crafting mining vibes. The story is light and unobtrusive, the upgrades are fine, the puzzles are easy, the mining is satisfying, and the combat is mid as hell. The exploration is well done, with a decent level of freedom, and the secrets are alright, though I would recommend playing without map markers, they're just not necessary. It's like a solid 6.5/10. It's fun, it's not really weak anywhere but it's also not particularly incredible anywhere. Got this on a deep sale and am glad to have played it.

SteamWorld Dig 1 crawled so SteamWorld Dig 2 could fly at mach 200. This game is fucking perfect. Everything but maybe the final boss is perfect. It plays the way you want it to play. It's fast, snappy, convenient with no time wasting or monotony. And it's so God damn beautiful and the sound design/music is excellent.

This has been a really fun game! I enjoy the art style and the puzzles, which can be challenging but not too hard, and the gameplay is pretty fun! There have been a couple of bugs, but nothing that restarting the game didn't fix.

This game was really fun IMO. SteamWorld Dig 2 is a really unique approach to the Metroidvania genre where we can dig out our own paths to progress the game. The new graphics (which i really like), music and gameplay changes compared to the first one is a major improvement. Exploring the new map and abilities were cool (RIP steam jump) but the main story was nothing special and the ending was a little bit weird. However, I'll be really anticipated for the third game if it will ever happend!!! Also, get this game right now its like only 1 dollar!

purchased the game with huge discount and it is a precious little gem - fast and lightweight - sleek movement - very relaxing - - great sense of progression

Absolutely fantastic sequel. I can't recommend this franchise enough, but this game is totally worth it on its own. The digging is better than ever, there's more tools, enemies, and unique biomes. The characters are all delightful in their own ways, and Dorothy ion particular is a great main character. I love the original, and this is a monumental improvement in almost every way from mechanics to story. If you're a fan of interesting 2D platformers with charm to spare, do yourself a favor and pick this game up.

steam world dig 2. best 90p i have spent do not listen to these people with 0.1 - 1 hours on the game saying its bad and did not understand how to play when the game literally tells you. Anyway the game has a good story time (took me 4 hours, i was not rushing) now i have 11 hours and almost 100% the game.i didn't notice any negatives apart from the ending i found it to be quite anticlimactic but that's all on the cons, I originaly purchased the game to chill and have fun but i decided i wanted to 100% the game. I would definitely recommend Steam World Dig 2

nice gameplay, nice story, absolute cinema

Definitely a fantastic game - a wonderful successor to the first. I love the continuation of the story, the new art direction, the characters, the expansion of the world, the QoL, etc. One thing I am struggling with, coming straight from SteamWorld Dig 1 is the controls. Everything feels sort of inaccurate and "floaty", for lack of better word. Rusty had some real weight to him, while Dot seems to have this sort of sluggish momentum. This, combined with an increased focus on generic platforming does lead to moments of frustration. Now the developers do tell you it's best played with a controller, so I won't hold it against them, but it worked so well in DW1, so it's a bit of a downer. Nevertheless, I wish people would make more games like this; the vibrant world, quirky characters, interesting plots and colorful art direction are wonderful.

Addictive mining game with progression and upgrades and increasingly challenging monsters. Everything I wanted in a casual platformer.

The rare sequel that improves upon the original.It is as if the previous one was just a blueprint for this one's success. The core gameplay largely remains the same but movement such as wallrunning has been improved. You no longer have limited pipebombs(dynamite) but instead they use water to be used just like the jackhammer(Drill). The upgrade system has also been revamped with a skill tree like system which allows you to upgrade your armor, jackhammer, hookshot etc to a greater extent. The gameplay has introduced puzzle solving as well which makes it more engaging. The game has value even at full price!!!

This game is wonderful but we need the 3rd part. Also i can say that this game has a good plot and entertaining gameplay. Developers are competently continued the plot of the first part, for which special respect.

Not even for a dollar. Platformers with bad movement are incapable of being good games, the movement in this is the worst I've encountered. It's more about platforming through specific, very irritating cave puzzles than digging, only vaguely resembles the previous game which had most of the same faults regarding precise movement.

Easily one of the best Metroidvania games you can find. This is one of the rare titles where exploring and hunting for secrets actually feels exciting — you want to reach 100% completion, not because the game demands it, but because it’s genuinely fun and rewarding. The digging mechanic is incredibly unique — not just a gimmick, but a core part of the experience that makes exploration feel fresh and personal. It’s the kind of gameplay idea you almost never see, and it’s executed beautifully here. The game is about twice as big as the first SteamWorld Dig, and it’s better in pretty much every way — technically, visually, and in terms of gameplay depth. The art style is gorgeous, the world is full of atmosphere, and the movement feels smooth and satisfying. If you’re expecting Hollow Knight levels of challenge or story depth, this isn’t that. The story is simple and functional, and the difficulty is moderate — maybe even a bit too forgiving. But that’s part of the charm: it’s extremely accessible, chill, and never boring. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys exploration-based games. Totally worth the price, especially on sale. It’s a shame this game doesn’t get more attention — it’s a hidden gem, through and through.

13 hours of fun. I'm not the biggest platformer fan but these Steamworld Dig games are great.

Major upgrade in playtime and mechanics compared to the first game, more story as well, actually made me cry at the end. For not even two bucks, ABSOLUTE steal and must play.

It's fun, relatively quick metroidvania type of game with digging gameplay. Very quickly the game becomes way too easy for my taste and too easy to figure out secrets. Also I wish it had a whole new area with a different ending, similarly to castlevania. I would HIGHLY suggest to only buy this game with a fat discount and play it muted with a good youtube video/podcast on the background.

Incredible! Loved it. Got SW-Dig for free, loved it, enjoyed it so much, bought SW-Dig 2. Love this series so much. Gonna play Gilgamech next.

Bigger and better than the first and a decently good game but nothing outstanding. I think they should have been more ambitious and creative with the second entry. For lack of a better term it's a cozy light metroidvania. Probably not going to be a favourite for most people but nothing you'd regret playing on an afternoon or three.

What a lovely little game this is. Steamworld Dig 2 seems to combine some of the core gameplay loops of both Metroidvanias AND Roguelikes, you explore biomes, but go back to the hub to sell your loot and upgrade your gear. There are fast travel points all across the map, frequent enough where its never to big a pain to get to one, but sparse enough where low health deep in a biome can cause some real panic. I loved the atmophere, the mechanics and the story, its a very well made experience. Do note that its not a long game, I finished it in just under 8 hours, having found a good majority (though not all) of the secrets and unlockables (80% of secrets according to the end screen). I do have a decent amount of experience with this genre of games though, so I could see people being able to spend a bit more time on this game :-) Al in all certainly a recommendation, the normal price of 20 euros is not overprices, though its also not super cheap, given that you can beat the game in under 10 hours, but for those who don't mind spending 20 euros, or those who see the game on sale (as I did) I would certainly recommend grabbing it and having a blast :-D

A game has about 10 minutes before I give up on it permanently. Wow it's already been 8 hours? Robo-Knight! with exploration, parkour, enemies, and smooth visuals that remind me of Ori. The only reason I considered buying this game is because when I searched it up on Google, it compared the game play style to Hollow Knight. Which I totally agree. The graphics are nice, the characters have personality, the missions make sense and form a plot line. My only few gripes was that the music was just the same few notes repeating. I can't be for sure if that was my game glitched or not, so I would take that with a grain of salt. The game play loop can be a bit repetitive, but the upgrades, missions, and mini cave challenges offer enough versatility for you to not notice you've been doing the same few motions for hours.

Incredibly charming game that simply improves and builds on the basic mechanics and lore from the first game. Very fun, worth a few dollars for sure.

An even better sequel to Steam World Dig, They actually focused on combat in this one while maintaining every aspect of the original. Trashium was the only thing that was repeated.

One of those really rare gems that is just appealing to basically everyone with a gameplay loop you'll just get addicted to. It's also really helpful that the game is relatively "short" while not being low on content so you'll not get bored at all and the world, characters and enemies are very charming to boot. If you haven't played this yet, there is basically no excuse.

I've played through SteamWorld Dig 1 & 2 twice. Don't mind my play time on record. Once was on a different console, and another playthrough was on steamdeck away from wifi. SWD2 offers some new gameplay mechanics and continues to expand on the unique charm of the world. Both are insanely fun and well designed as far as single player experiences go.

Fun game. The digging mechanic is actually more addicting than I thought at first and I really like the cute art style. I would recommend

this game makes me so happy man, the movment is so smooth and the upgrade curve is thought out, the grapling hook is soo fun to use and there is a ton of content, it just makes me feel happy

At the sale price of the game, it's a steal. While my playtime on here is quite low, I'm pretty sure I played, and beat it on another platform. I also played through the entirety of the first game. This one is a lot more of the same. Think, a very VERY light mix of Terraria or Minecraft, with a large smattering of Metroidvania game play style. The upgrades are rewarding, the game play is fast paced, increasing in agility and speed as you unlock more upgrades and traversal options. I highly recommend Steamworld Dig 2.

It's a fun and relaxing little game that absolutely tests your reflexes and dexterity. And if you like puzzle platformers, you'll probably like this one, too. Lots of little hidden areas and secret rewards, too.

Wonderful sequel to a superb original. Irons out a couple of the original's backtracking issues, throws in many new add-ons and mechanics, many new enemies and a bunch more ideas. Love these games, just a joy to play and genuine sadness when I'd finished them.

Steamworld Dig 2 does everything a sequel should do. Expands on the world, story, characters, and mechanics of the previous packed with a slight graphical upgrade. I do recommend playing the first game...first. Then, this is more of the same. So, if you enjoyed the first, you'll enjoy this. If you didn't, I don't even know why you're here. Solid little game.

Great metroidvania. Very charming, short, and sweet.

For whatever reason games hangs randomly a lot, on Windows 11 gaming laptop with latest Nvidia drivers. It hanged 4 times when I dropped in tutorial mine and opened access to Inca temples in background. Then it hangs (and has to be killed in Task manager) randomly, around every 20 minutes. Refund was denied, so I will try to progress slowly with regular hangs of the game. Steamworld Dig 1 worked flawlessly.

More of a metroidvania than I expected at first. Very fun to play. Love the new power-ups. I'm having a hard time parting with it.

While I'd liked to have had a little more variety in some areas like biomes there's no doubt this is excellent. Brilliant art, fulfilling dig/gather/sell/upgrade loop. Perfect length, secrets that are not infuriating to find, with options for increased difficulty both along the way and at the end.

saw the first 1 on tiktok and saw that both were on sale for like 1.50. honestly i am very pleased with both. the first one was good, controllers were wonky but this one with controller support. very nice. definitely recommend both.

The game very much feels like it's supposed to be played by a toddler with a tablet.

What the hell, why does the soundtrack go so hard? It's only the main hub Edit: Found a second "hub" area, these are tracks are INSANE It's SteamWorld Dig 1 with every aspect of the game turned up to 11

[h3] 🎮 Complete Review: SteamWorld Dig 2 [/h3] [code] [quote=Wendrex] Developer: Image & Form Games Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Google Stadia Genre: Metroidvania / Action / Platformer Release: 2017 ✅ Review Summary SteamWorld Dig 2 is a brilliant sequel that improves upon every aspect of the original game. It masterfully blends exploration, progression, and combat in a vibrant underground world full of secrets. Image & Form has refined its formula and delivered a metroidvania experience that stands out, even among the genre’s heavyweights. 🔍 Story and Setting The story follows Dorothy, a robot miner searching for her missing friend Rusty, the protagonist of the first game. As she delves into the depths of a new underground world, she uncovers mysteries, robotic cults, and ancient secrets that keep the narrative subtle yet engaging. While simple, the story is well-structured, with charming characters, witty dialogue, and a growing sense of mystery. The steampunk-meets-Old-West aesthetic is back, enriched with mythological touches and a ton of personality. 🧭 Gameplay and Level Design This is where the game truly shines. SteamWorld Dig 2 follows the metroidvania style, with an interconnected map, unlockable abilities, and clever backtracking. The design is outstanding: Exploration is rewarding but never overwhelming. Each new ability (like the hookshot or dash) drastically changes how you navigate the environment. The digging mechanic — a carryover from the first game — is now smoother and more strategic. The gameplay loop is addictive: dig, collect resources, return to town to sell and upgrade your gear, and dig even deeper. The pacing is excellent, with constant upgrades that keep the player engaged. The difficulty curve is accessible but offers enough challenge for seasoned players. ⚙️ Progression and Customization A major highlight is the upgrade and Cog system. Players can customize their abilities using Cogs that modify tools and powers. This allows for gameplay tailored to your preferences — whether you favor combat, mobility, or mining. This system adds strategic depth and encourages experimentation. The balance between effort and reward is spot-on — gathering gems to invest in upgrades feels meaningful and satisfying. 🎨 Visuals and Art Direction The hand-drawn 2D visuals are top-notch. Environments are rich in detail and full of personality, with smooth animations and beautiful lighting that enhances the subterranean atmosphere. The art direction has a unique identity — mixing charismatic robots, mysterious locations, and diverse biomes, all brought to life with vibrant color palettes and subtle visual effects. 🎵 Soundtrack and Audio The soundtrack is atmospheric and perfectly integrated. It adapts to the pace of the game, shifting between mysterious tones and more upbeat themes as you progress. Sound effects are rich and immersive — the crunch of digging, explosions, and the echoing tunnels enhance the experience. While there’s no full voice acting, the character sounds are expressive enough to convey their charm. 💡 Highlights and Innovations ✅ Smooth progression with constant rewards ✅ Dynamic and satisfying exploration ✅ Deep and customizable upgrade system ✅ Distinct visual style and atmosphere ✅ Exemplary pacing and structure for a metroidvania ✅ Well-balanced mix of combat, platforming, and exploration ❗ Minor Weak Points (without hurting the overall experience) The story, while functional, may feel too simple for those craving deeper narrative depth. Some combat encounters become slightly repetitive toward the end. Lacks a "New Game+" or more extensive post-game content. 🏁 Conclusion: Is It Worth It? SteamWorld Dig 2 is a metroidvania gem. It takes the best elements of exploration, progression, and interconnected world design and executes them flawlessly. It’s a sequel that honors its predecessor but shines in its own right, polished to near perfection. Recommended for metroidvania fans, lovers of mining and exploration games, or anyone looking for a tightly designed, addictive adventure bursting with personality. ⭐ Final Score: 9.5 / 10 A captivating, polished, and memorable experience. One of the best metroidvanias of the past decade. [/quote] [/code]

Better than the first game still holds up 8 years later just get the game!