Dig Deep

"Dig Deep" is a simulation game where you dig for treasure as a lazy mining tycoon, hiring workers to excavate holes and expand your empire. The game features single and local multi-player options, powerups, monuments, and cute pets to enhance gameplay. However, watch out for bugs and an overabundance of advertisements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,471 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

monetization498 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying digging experience.
Players enjoy the concept of upgrading and hiring workers to assist in digging.
Some users appreciate the ability to play offline without ads.

The game is plagued with excessive and intrusive ads, disrupting gameplay.
Many players report frequent crashes and loss of progress, making the game frustrating.
The game does not save progress reliably, forcing players to restart frequently.

monetization
517 mentions
3 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay and often cannot be skipped. Many players express frustration over the lack of an option to pay to remove ads, leading to a negative gaming experience where they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users find ways to mitigate the ad load by playing offline, the overall sentiment is that the game's monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from its potential enjoyment.
- “No ads so automatic full 5 stars, love the game entertaining when nothing to do the pets dup but it's a waste, other than that loving it and easy progression for me.”
- “Preferably, make a premium version of this game to purchase on the app store that has no ads at all.”
- “Please put option to pay for no ads.”
- “The game is a whole lot different than in the ads.”
- “You will literally be watching more ads than game.”
- “The fact that there are forced ads and no way to remove them ruins any possibility of having an enjoyable experience.”
stability
36 mentions
8 % positive mentions
-6 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and result in lost progress. Many players suggest that the issues are exacerbated by the presence of ads, and some have found that playing offline can mitigate some problems. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and in need of significant fixes to improve stability.
- “I really like the game; there are no glitches or issues like that. It's stable and enjoyable to play.”
- “I wished there were more employees you can hire, but other than that, I love the game.”
- “Even when watching ads for items to help progress, the game remains stable and fun.”
- “But any time the app crashes or freezes after one of the many ads, my progress is reset.”
- “Freezes every 2 minutes; I do not recommend this. The game just freezes, so I reopen the app, freezes again immediately. I did the same thing 20 times and I realized this was a waste of my time.”
- “It very often glitches and kicks you out of the game and does not save the last 5 minutes of what you did in the game.”
gameplay
32 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for being overshadowed by an excessive number of ads, leading to a frustrating and repetitive experience. While some users acknowledge decent game design and features, many report issues with controls, lag, and a lack of engaging content, making the gameplay feel tedious and often interrupted. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay is seen as detrimental, with many players expressing a desire for improvements to enhance enjoyment.
- “If you want an honest rating, 0.7⭐ review: good gameplay, good game design, good features too.”
- “Graphics, gameplay, and design are good.”
- “Amazing game, almost no ads; gameplay is good.”
- “Decent game, major issue is that there are about 4 ads shown/offered for every minute of gameplay; it is extremely hard to do anything.”
- “Basically this game is better named 'ads with 30 second gameplay breaks'.”
- “Controls feel janky, visually it is appalling and unattractive; ads are forced as well as optional, and the main gameplay loop is boring and repetitive.”
music
21 mentions
24 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it calming and enjoyable, while others describe it as annoying and repetitive. Many users express frustration over the inability to mute or adjust the music due to poor UI design, leading to a negative impact on their overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack, a significant number find it detracts from the gameplay.
- “Good game for when you're bored, the soundtrack is calm and the gameplay is a good concept, but the gameplay is repeated. I wish for a few mini-games to make the game more fun.”
- “Five out of five because it's very fun, very satisfying, and it's very easy. Even if your backpack's full, you can still continue digging, and this game is very fun. The music is okay with me.”
- “I love this game! It relaxes you with soothing music, and if you're stressed, it helps you calm down. You can always play this without internet or with internet; it does not matter. It's very fun!”
- “On relaunch, the royalty-free music cut out after 30 seconds.”
- “Can't skip ads and the settings button is behind the front-facing camera, so I can't mute the annoying music.”
- “Unplayable, bad music, bad controls, terrible graphics.”
graphics
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as good and enjoyable, while others criticize them for being low-quality and causing gameplay issues such as freezing. Overall, the feedback indicates a divide between those who appreciate the visual design and those who find it lacking and problematic.
- “Graphics, gameplay, and design are good.”
- “It has good graphics and is so fun. Keep up the good work; I don't think there's anything wrong with this game.”
- “Good graphics and amazing game.”
- “The graphics are terrible and the game keeps freezing up.”
- “Unplayable due to bad music, bad controls, and terrible graphics.”
- “The graphics are very low; please add real graphics.”
humor
10 mentions
90 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Players generally find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, often highlighting its unintentional comedic moments, such as character glitches and amusing in-game elements. However, the frequent crashes detract from the overall experience, leading some to express frustration despite appreciating the game's humor. Overall, the humor is a strong point, but technical issues overshadow it for many users.
- “It's pretty darn fun and it's pretty wild; the lag is very funny. I saw my character jump very high and I was thinking there was a jump button.”
- “This game is very funny! ❤️❤️❤️”
- “An unintended side effect, but a funny one nonetheless.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it tries too hard to be funny but ends up being cringeworthy instead.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, making it more frustrating than entertaining.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often miss the mark, leaving me more confused than amused.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly after reaching certain levels where travel becomes cumbersome. While some appreciate the grind for leveling up, others report significant issues, such as losing progress due to crashes, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “After getting to hole 8, it becomes unbearably tedious to travel to the next/previous locations.”
- “Great game if you're wanting something with grinding. I just got to level five and got it on the last day of summer break, and three levels are at height 100.”
- “Horrible! It kicks me off. I was grinding all the purple stuff, about to hire somebody, and I was kicked off, losing all my progress. Don't install!”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to increased lag over time and excessive heat generation on devices. Additionally, users report that misleading advertisements contribute to performance slowdowns.
- “Unlike other users, I didn't have problems with the progress, but the game is poorly optimized as it becomes more laggy over time. Plus, it makes my phone overheat, and the monuments don't even work, lmao 💀”
- “This game has fake ads that slow down performance.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its repetitive nature, as players find themselves stuck in a cycle of completing the same quest over and over again, leading to a lack of engagement and narrative depth.
- “You literally repeat a single quest indefinitely.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth.”
- “Character development is almost non-existent, making it hard to care about the plot.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as wholesome, providing a comforting and uplifting experience that is ideal for leisurely play.
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's replayability due to recurring data loss, which detracts from the experience and makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable option.
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to replay it over and over again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of character builds and strategies available.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs with its branching storylines and hidden secrets.”
- “Wow, this is the fourth time my data has disappeared just as I was about to complete the game. Thanks for making it 'replayable.'”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've seen the story, there's no incentive to go through it again.”