A Game About Digging A Hole
Last updated: 2025-02-22
- Addictive digging mechanic creates enjoyable experience.
- Relaxing gameplay loop with rewarding progression system.
- Good for short, casual gaming sessions.
- Lacks content, replayability, and story depth.
- Tedious achievements and abrupt, disappointing ending.
- Simple, repetitive gameplay with shallow upgrades.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 58%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 42%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 83%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 17%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1650
- Negative points
- 1279
- Gameplay points
- 302
- Perf. points
- 30
- Rec. points
- 818
- Misc points
- 81
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Fun, addictive, and enjoyable experience | The game is consistently praised for being fun, enjoyable, and addictive. Reviewers highlight its simple yet effective gameplay loop, relaxing nature, and overall satisfying experience. Many find it to be a great value for its price, offering hours of entertainment. | 95% |
| Satisfying and enjoyable digging mechanic | The core digging mechanic is a major source of enjoyment. Players find the act of digging, whether for treasures or simply to create a large hole, to be satisfying and even therapeutic. Upgrades enhance this experience, making it more efficient and rewarding. | 24% |
| Good for short, casual playtime | The game is frequently mentioned as a good way to pass the time, offering a short but engaging experience. Its low price point makes it an accessible option for casual players looking for a quick and easy distraction. | 14% |
| Enjoyable achievement hunting adds replayability | The game includes achievements that add extra goals and extend the gameplay. Players enjoy hunting for these achievements, finding them to be a fun challenge that enhances the overall experience and provides a sense of accomplishment. | 13% |
| Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay | Many reviewers find the game to be relaxing and stress-relieving. The simple gameplay and repetitive tasks create a meditative experience, similar to games like Power Wash Simulator, allowing players to unwind and de-stress. | 10% |
| Rewarding progression and upgrade system | The game features a progression system centered around upgrades and resource gathering. Players find the process of mining ores, selling them for money, and upgrading their equipment to be rewarding and engaging, driving them to dig deeper and more efficiently. | 6% |
| Satisfying, scratches an 'itch' | The game can tap into OCD tendencies to clear every last piece of dirt. The game provides a similar satisfying experience to Powerwash Simulator. | 3% |
| Good Steam Deck/controller support | The game is reported to function well on Steam Deck and with controllers. The controls are intuitive and the game runs smoothly, making it a great option for portable gaming. | 3% |
| Surprisingly good graphics | The game's graphics receive positive feedback, with many reviewers finding them to be surprisingly good or perfectly suited to the game's aesthetic. The visual quality exceeds expectations, especially considering the game's low price. | 3% |
| Fair and excellent value | The game's price is consistently praised as being fair and excellent value for the content offered. Reviewers feel that the low cost makes the game an easy purchase and a worthwhile investment for the entertainment it provides. | 3% |
| Jetpack enhances traversal | The jetpack is a useful tool for traversal, enhancing the gameplay experience. Some players find it particularly enjoyable, while others prefer to play without it, but its inclusion adds a layer of strategy and excitement. | 2% |
| Explores themes of greed | The game explores themes of greed and avarice, prompting players to think about their goals and aspirations. Some reviewers find a philosophical subtext within the gameplay, adding a layer of depth to the experience. | 2% |