Deal | Free game alert: Top-rated mining adventure game with Metroidvania influence now costs nothing

For those of us who enjoy indulging in video games, Steam's frequent and enticing game deals are hard to pass up. The famous title SteamWorld Dig is among the latest to join the list, and gamers interested in the well-reviewed game can now add it to their libraries without having to spend a dime.

Meet Rusty: Mining bot in a doomed world

Set in an old mining town, players take on the role of Rusty, an old-timey mining steambot in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world where robots are the only ones left on the planet. The game does a great job combining the elements of exploration and resource management, allowing the player to progress and upgrade their equipment as they mine into mysterious caverns. 

Although over a decade old, the game continues to hold its charm even in 2025. Those who have never played the title will most likely have a great time playing it to completion. While a good chunk of gamers will argue that the game's successor, SteamWorld Dig 2, is even better, grabbing a freebie while you can is undoubtedly a no-brainer.

Critics and players agree: It's really good

As reviews have indicated, SteamWorld Dig is solid fun. IGN showered the title with praise in its original review, giving the game an impressive score of 9.5/10. The game's ambience and mechanics were highly praised, and recent reviews indicate that its strengths hold today. After all, the game does hold a 94% positive rating on Steam.

The sale on Steam is expected to last till the 26th of this month, therefore interested gamers are strongly advised to act quickly and add this excellent freebie to their libraries.

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