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A Game About Digging A Hole™

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2025

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Quick resume

A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee!

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Arcade, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Simple and addictive digging gameplay
    • Relaxing and meditative experience
    • Satisfying progression and upgrades
    • Low price point
    • Runs well on various systems including steam deck

    Cons

    • Very short and limited content
    • Minimal narrative and world-building
    • Some minor bugs with terrain physics
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Repetitive audio and visuals

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players freely choose how to clean, use upgrades, and explore different areas at their own pace."

      Capsule for Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator

      "Players freely choose how and where to dig, upgrade tools, and explore at their own pace without imposed routines."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Progression through skillful digging, managing resources, and overcoming environmental challenges."

      Capsule for SteamWorld Dig SteamWorld Dig

      "Progression through upgrades and mastering digging mechanics provides a satisfying sense of skill and effectiveness."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for Graveyard Keeper Graveyard Keeper

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Some players report long playtimes and replay value, especially when pursuing achievements and unlockables, though others find some games short or frustrating."

      Capsule for The Basement Collection The Basement Collection

      "Some players report long playtimes digging for achievements and exploring fully, though the game is short and finite."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Players can solve some puzzles in different ways and explore the world, but no building or customization."

      Capsule for LAY LAY

      "Players can shape the hole and choose digging paths, but no building or extensive customization."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Many players describe the game as meditative and relaxing, providing a way to escape stress and real-life worries."

      Capsule for Duet Duet

      "Many players describe the game as relaxing, meditative, and a way to zone out or escape daily stress."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not due to obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Dungelot: Shattered Lands Dungelot: Shattered Lands

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different tools and cleaning strategies on various objects, exploring mechanics within a limited scope."

      Capsule for Undusted: Letters from the Past Undusted: Letters from the Past

      "Players try different tools and strategies to dig deeper and optimize progress, though within a limited scope."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players discover new zones, secrets, and unlockables gradually, fostering curiosity-driven exploration."

      Capsule for Idle Skilling Idle Skilling

      "Discovering new ores, secrets, and the depth of the hole drives curiosity and exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Minimal character or environment customization; focus is on puzzle solving rather than self-expression."

      Capsule for Lingo 2 Lingo 2

      "Minimal character or environment customization; focus is on digging rather than self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Grounded in a realistic suburban yard setting with mundane tasks, minimal fantasy elements."

      Capsule for Leaf it Alone Leaf it Alone

      "Realistic backyard setting and digging mechanics with some light narrative elements; not heavily fictional or fantastical."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

      Capsule for Gravity Field Gravity Field

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn to upgrade tools and optimize digging, gaining skills and knowledge over time."

      Capsule for Keep Digging Keep Digging

      "Players learn to manage resources, upgrade equipment, and improve digging efficiency."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

      Capsule for Terror At Oakheart Terror At Oakheart

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active attention and clicking; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game

      "Requires active attention and clicking; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building features."

      Capsule for Travellin Cats in Japan Travellin Cats in Japan

      "No social interactions or relationship-building features."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

      Capsule for High On Life High On Life

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong upgrade and item collection progression drives gameplay."

      Capsule for Underminer Underminer

      "Strong upgrade and resource collection loop drives progression and player motivation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players find the digging loop relaxing and satisfying despite some tension from guards."

      Capsule for Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out

      "Many players find the digging loop calming and meditative, providing a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Pleasant visuals, sound, and satisfying digging feedback provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for SteamWorld Dig SteamWorld Dig

      "Satisfying digging sounds and visuals provide sensory enjoyment, though minimalistic overall."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

      Capsule for Thank Goodness You're Here! Thank Goodness You're Here!

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Light story and lore elements exist but are minimal and not central to gameplay."

      Capsule for Pacifish Pacifish

      "Light narrative and lore elements exist but are minimal and secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some strategic decisions in upgrade paths and resource management, but overall straightforward gameplay."

      Capsule for Space Rock Breaker Space Rock Breaker

      "Some planning involved in resource management and upgrade choices, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is low-risk and predictable, focusing on steady progress rather than suspense or tension."

      Capsule for My Singing Monsters My Singing Monsters

      "Gameplay is low-risk and predictable, focusing on calm progression rather than suspense or tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its low price and short length, providing a unique experience."

      Capsule for It Comes In Waves It Comes In Waves

      "Players generally find the game worth its low price for the short but satisfying experience."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -4

      "No combat or destructive violence; gameplay centers on constructive digging and exploration."

      Capsule for Keep Digging Keep Digging

      "No combat or destructive violence; focus is on constructive digging and exploration."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -3

      "Some hazard avoidance but no strong survival or resource management elements."

      Capsule for The Floor is Jelly The Floor is Jelly

      "Limited survival elements; some resource management but no significant threats or failure states."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Thrill, Story.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026