SteamWorld Dig

 Wii U
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Gamestyle
    Oct 2, 2014
    100
    The core of Steamworld Dig is a simple one, yet with the charm & wit it possesses really hooks you in.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Oct 11, 2014
    90
    This gem is worth picking up again, even if it's just to gawk at the HD revamp. [Issue#116, p.90]
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  3. ZTGD
    Sep 6, 2014
    90
    But seriously, this is an ideal game for this platform, and great to just pick up and play at any time.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Aug 24, 2014
    90
    With tight controls, a lush Western soundtrack, and beautifully animated sprites, SteamWorld Dig is one of this year's best games on the Wii U eShop, joining Ittle Dew in the "gorgeous Swedish indie adventures" category.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 25, 2014
    85
    SteamWorld Dig is a highly recommended game for those who enjoy platformers with an interesting and unique experience.
  7. COGconnected
    Sep 3, 2014
    82
    With a perfect mix of exploration and platforming, randomly generated maps, awesome upgrades and extremely addictive gameplay, SteamWorld Dig is a fantastic game, one that I highly recommend playing.
  8. DarkStation
    Oct 1, 2014
    80
    If you already own it, I wouldn’t recommend picking this up even if you are fancying a second playthrough and own it elsewhere (why waste the money on a game you already have?) but for first timers, go for it. It’s fun, well made, and hopefully if it does well, we’ll see some sequels set in their weird post-human no-electricity world.
  9. Cubed3
    Sep 14, 2014
    80
    Minor annoyances - more noticeable after four ports of the game - prevent the game from ever reaching indie perfection, but this is an experience not to be missed.
  10. NZGamer
    Sep 9, 2014
    80
    The game is addictive and a lot of fun. What the Wii U offers over and above the others is that you can play it both on the TV or solely on the gamepad.
  11. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 9, 2014
    80
    A little bit more variety in gameplay would have made it the perfect game, but SteamWorld Dig comes at a low price point, so there isn’t any real point in complaining about what is ultimately a well-polished and entertaining title.
  12. FNintendo
    Sep 4, 2014
    80
    SteamWorld Dig has all the right ingredients: the inspiration, the fun factor, the captivating nature and the technical execution. Any game that successfully brings together elements from Metroid and Minecraft is a hit and other than its relatively short lifespan, there's no reason why SteamWorld Dig won't seduce and captivate players one more time.

Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best Wii U Game of 2014
14
#14 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
32
#32 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

User Reviews

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 70
  3. Negative: 6 out of 70
  1. Bocha
    Sep 8, 2014
    6
    Nice game with nice mechanics BUT waaay too short. Can't recomend it if you have to pay more than 5 bucks for this. When it starts to getNice game with nice mechanics BUT waaay too short. Can't recomend it if you have to pay more than 5 bucks for this. When it starts to get interesting it just ends...pity..… Full Review »
  2. TheAdjuster
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    This game starts out slow--I would call it casual--but picks up pace quite nicely. In my opinion, this game is perfect. Maybe I had lowThis game starts out slow--I would call it casual--but picks up pace quite nicely. In my opinion, this game is perfect. Maybe I had low expectations going in, but I think this is one of those underrated gems that you wont regret picking up.… Full Review »
  3. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    7
    I enjoyed this game, but it is very short and fairly typical.

    Pros: + Art style is awesome + digging + upgrading Cons: - digging and    I enjoyed this game, but it is very short and fairly typical.

    Pros:
    + Art style is awesome
    + digging
    + upgrading

    Cons:
    - digging and digging and digging
    - very short
    - gameplay seen before many times
    - once through is enough    … Full Review »
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