Backyard Digger

About

Backyard Digger is a single player action game. It was developed by Milord and was released on September 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Backyard Digger is a relaxing physics-based digging game where you explore beneath your lawn to uncover precious metals, hidden treasures, and abandoned mines. Upgrade your tools by selling your finds to dig deeper and faster while avoiding hazards like falling rocks and extreme heat. How deep can you go to reveal the backyard’s secrets?

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features satisfying physics and enjoyable mechanics, making the digging experience fun and engaging.
It has a solid upgrade system that keeps the gameplay interesting and allows for meaningful progression.
Many players found it to be a relaxing and addictive game, perfect for casual play.

The game suffers from frustrating mechanics, such as limited health and battery, leading to frequent deaths and loss of progress.
There are issues with bugs and crashes that can result in lost progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some players noted that the game feels like a reskin of a previous title, lacking originality and depth in certain areas.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized as a polished version of a previous digging game, retaining many core mechanics while introducing minor tweaks. Players appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of features like the auto flashlight and upgradeable drone, which enhance the overall fun and accessibility of the experience.
- “It has some simple yet effective mechanics that I wish many other digging games adopted, like the auto flashlight and the upgradeable drone to quickly return back to the surface.”
- “Again, super fun, super simple gameplay.”
- “First of all, this really seems to be an HD reskin of 'a game about digging a hole.' Most of the mechanics are the same, but they changed around little bits here and there, like copying a Wikipedia article and using a thesaurus to change some words so it doesn't show up in a plagiarism tracker.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their realism and quality, though some users suggest that lowering the settings may be necessary for optimal performance. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “Realistic actions and reactions, and great graphics.”
- “You just have to lower the graphics and video quality.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail.”
- “The visual effects are underwhelming and don't match modern standards.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report enjoying the game overall, but note that it is plagued by bugs that affect stability.
- “Enjoying the game, but it's quite buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game avoids excessive grinding, making progression feel more balanced and enjoyable without the need for tedious repetition.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing quality, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
- “Good game, nice relaxing music.”