Platforms
- PCSep 22, 20178.6playscore8.611 Critics9.52.30K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 26, 20178.3playscore8.34 Critics9.41.07K Players
- Xbox OneNov 21, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.8263 Players
- Nintendo SwitchSep 21, 20178.4playscore8.827 Critics8.2183 Players
- Nintendo 3DSFeb 22, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PS VitaSep 26, 2017NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
48 critic reviews · 25 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- SteamWorld Dig 2 is an adventure not to be missed. It’s the sort of game that can leave you looking at your alarm clock, thinking that you should finally quit playing because you must get up in a few hours. Image & Form has crafted an excellent sequel that’s bested its predecessor in sizable ways. All Nintendo fans would do well to look at this game, either in HD or 3D, and consider adding it to their collection.
Trevor Gould · Mar 12, 2018 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - SteamWorld Dig 2 is a wonderful sequel to the already impressive SteamWorld Dig, and this 3DS port of last year’s Switch release does not disappoint. Taking everything that was great from the original, and improving it even further, SWD2 can stand proudly near the top of the list of ‘must play’ titles on the Nintendo eShop.
Ryan Craddock · Feb 21, 2018 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - SteamWorld Dig isn’t without its flaws. The story never really grabbed me, and the game bestows so many abilities upon you that occasionally you’ll forget about a key skill; I spent a good few minutes scratching my head until I remembered that, two hours or so ago, I’d acquired the ability to steam-jump. And on the subject of controls, Nintendo Switch’s bisected controller is unlikely to cause you any problems; the game is as equally easy to play using a pair of Joy-Cons as it is with the more traditional pro controller.
Richard Seagrave · Feb 08, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - If you’re a fan of exploration, digging, platformers, puzzles, or the first Steamworld Dig game, there is absolutely no reason whatsoever that you should sleep on buying Steamworld Dig 2. Its unique mechanics and innovative gameplay is a treat you don’t want to miss.
Ben Smith · Dec 02, 2017 Reviewed onRead full review - Where SteamWorld Dig had really only let the player dig downwards, the network of makeshift tunnels that you carve out in the sequel are a reflection of the personal journey that you have taken. And that freedom, above all else, can be seen as the game’s greatest success.
Alex Seedhouse · Oct 24, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Once again Image & Form continue to pour heart, soul and quality into their games. Steamworld Dig 2 is another near perfect entry in the Steamworld universe, and the enhanced art design makes me wish that they go back to both the original Dig and Heist and update them and release them on the Switch. I would be the first in line to buy them again.
John Whitehouse · Oct 11, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - I don’t want to get too much into unlockables and narrative because the story is short and I really think you should discover it for yourself. I also want this review to minimize spoilers because you can easily complete the game in a weekend. For $20, Steamworld Dig 2 packs an immense amount of value and fun into a refreshing platformer with an interesting narrative, lots of explosions, and the satisfying feeling of exploration and constant progression. Really, what more could you want from something that costs less than a real-life pickaxe?
Russell Cook · Oct 04, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - SteamWorld Dig 2 is just about as competent a Metroidvania game as you’re likely to find in 2017. Its platforming and combat is solid, and its exploration is always a joy. What this fun sequel lacks in ambition, it makes up for in polish and charm.
Kell Andersen · Oct 04, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Four years have passed between the first and second SteamWorld Dig, and I can tell the studio has learned a lot of lessons in that time. If the group had simply stuck with the formula from the first game, they would have seen some success, but not a game to this level. Likewise, if SWD2 had stuck more closely with the standard Metroid formula, it may have been written off as just another homage to the beloved Nintendo franchise.
Matt Paxton · Sep 28, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - SteamWorld Dig 2 is impeccably paced, with new powers and options opening up just when you were getting comfortable with your current loadout. The world is fun to move around, the characters are charming, and the process of gradually increasing your efficiency is airtight. Even with some lackluster combat, more intuitive controls and focus on mobility make it even better than the original. For a series all about digging down, SteamWorld Dig 2 is a clear step up.
Joe Juba · Sep 28, 2017 Reviewed on Switch
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
Developer: Image & Form