A Game About Digging A Hole

A Game About Digging A Hole

February 7, 2025

PC

Critic Score

73.1

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Critic Reviews (15)

Alberto Sicilia Gamesource Italia Feb 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

42.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

31.0

"A Game About Digging A Hole is an honest title that doesn&s;t try to be something it’s not (with the exception of that rather questionable stealth section at the end). While technically solid—thanks to the Unreal Engine—the progression feels a …"

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"A Game About Digging a Hole is exactly what it promises: a simple, silly and unpretentious experience, but one that delivers honest fun for those looking for something different and without commitment. Its basic gameplay loop — digging, finding items, …"

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Chris Melnyk Smash Jump Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"I recommend giving A Game About Digging A Hole your time. That way, you can see what a simulator can provide and how it pushes the envelope a little bit in terms of where it wants to go with the …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"A Game About Digging a Hole is a minimalist experience that will not blow you away. However, it is enjoyable in small doses. I liked the straightforward action and the freedom to explore. However, a lack of structural items creates …"

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Jordan Campbell Completexbox Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"A Game About Digging A Hole was a nice, calm distraction from the chaos of all the multiplayer shooters. I found the whole experience oddly addictive and just ploughed through whilst listening to my favourite podcasts."

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Joseph Whitfield VGamingNews Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"A Game About Digging a Hole isn’t about plunging into the depths of humanity, or a critique of capitalism; it’s a game about digging a really large hole and enjoying your time doing it. If you’re after a game where …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2025
73.0 /100

"While it swings a little deeper than you’d expect for such a simple premise, some wonkiness and inconsistencies hold back the experience in the end"

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Lynne Newey LadiesGamers.com Feb 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"A Game About Digging A Hole™ doesn’t disappoint in terms of gameplay. It is literally a game about digging a hole. There is something quite enjoyable about digging, gathering ores, selling and then upgrading the tools. The ending is somewhat …"

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Mandy Valentine BioGamer Girl Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"A Game About Digging A Hole is a small, sincere delight: tactile digging, a satisfying upgrade loop, and a warm, minimalist personality deliver excellent value at a coffee‑price. It’s perfect for short breaks and casual completionists, with surprising replayability for …"

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Martin Heath GameGrin Feb 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

40.0

"This is a game about digging a hole in the ground and it&s;s just as fun as it sounds, if not more!"

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Melika Jeddi Screen Hype Feb 2025
68.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

40.0

"Ultimately, the gameplay is the same from start to finish. Dig for a while, fill your inventory, fly out of the hole, sell your ores, upgrade if you can afford it, go back in the hole. You start to feel …"

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Richard Heaton The Switch Effect Feb 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

65.0

"It’s such a relaxing game at its core. You’re just digging a hole, collecting all the resources, upgrading stuff, and continuing the cycle over and over until the very end."

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Feb 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

70.0

"Maybe it’s just me, or maybe the mainstream market has moved beyond what I can appreciate, but despite the brief fun it offers, I struggle to understand where A Game About Digging a Hole really fits. I wasn’t expecting a …"

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Sophie Hiner Pure Nintendo Feb 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"A Game About Digging a Hole is exactly as it says. So, if you&s;re looking for something a bit more engaging, I wouldn&s;t recommend this game. However, if you&s;re looking for a quick, satisfying, and easy game in which you …"

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Zachary Holmes TheBigBois Feb 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"A Game About Digging A Hole may not revolutionize the gaming world, but it doesn’t have to. It’s a small, well-crafted experience that delivers exactly what it promises. If you’re in the mood for something light and relaxing—or if you’re …"

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