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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 250 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

You Know The Drill

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Released June 4, 2026
sample: 416 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
90/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 775 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 87% positive vs 93% overall (139 recent reviews)
5,19€ 4,15€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are wrapping up their sessions in just a handful of hours, with 386 reviews logged in the 2-10 hour playtime bracket alone. This focused loop has secured a 92 percent positive rating across 416 sampled reviews since launch.

What it's about: Un jeu de minage par étapes apaisant où il s'agit de creuser sous terre pour extraire des minerais. Récupérez des ressources et utilisez-les pour améliorer votre foreuse et descendre encore plus profondément !

In-game

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« Very fun little incremental game, took up my lazy sunday afternoon to complete it. Massive props to the solo dev for making such a fun and addictive game »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1
« A very relaxed mining game, but a hair short. I finished it in 2.3 hours. I can see me replaying this in a few months so I think it was totally worth the low price. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I love it! Really chill and fun little game to play in one sitting. This is pure gold for anyone who likes incremental games. It's incredibly satisfying to break those rocks and watch everything fly toward you. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Fini en 3,5h donc très bon prix. Très simpliste mais assez satisfaisant. Le gros plus c'est les musiques qui sont très agréables pour passer le temps sur le jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Jeu fini en 2h45, très sympa et chill, la courbe de progression est excellente je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« PETIT JEU SYMPA DUREE DE VIE 3H BIEN POUR PASSER UNE SOIREE CHILL »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« How is this overwhemingly positive? I wont trust the grading system anymore, this game is boring as hell »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« the game is simply borring and has the most basic gamplay loop ever i only played for 5 hours to 100% it but it felt like eternity »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Very little content and the progression means there isn't even any strategy behind your choice of progression: just spam the cheapest one to unlock the next level. It's cheap, though. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« does not progress on the base gameplay loop at all, making it boring after a while. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« lowkey boring. upgrades are confusing and dont feel like you are gaining much until late game. each planet is the same »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Realy good Gurren Lagann simulator ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Very fun little incremental game, took up my lazy sunday afternoon to complete it. Massive props to the solo dev for making such a fun and addictive game »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1
« How is this overwhemingly positive? I wont trust the grading system anymore, this game is boring as hell »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« A very relaxed mining game, but a hair short. I finished it in 2.3 hours. I can see me replaying this in a few months so I think it was totally worth the low price. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« the game is simply borring and has the most basic gamplay loop ever i only played for 5 hours to 100% it but it felt like eternity »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I love it! Really chill and fun little game to play in one sitting. This is pure gold for anyone who likes incremental games. It's incredibly satisfying to break those rocks and watch everything fly toward you. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Very little content and the progression means there isn't even any strategy behind your choice of progression: just spam the cheapest one to unlock the next level. It's cheap, though. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Fini en 3,5h donc très bon prix. Très simpliste mais assez satisfaisant. Le gros plus c'est les musiques qui sont très agréables pour passer le temps sur le jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« does not progress on the base gameplay loop at all, making it boring after a while. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Jeu fini en 2h45, très sympa et chill, la courbe de progression est excellente je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« lowkey boring. upgrades are confusing and dont feel like you are gaining much until late game. each planet is the same »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« PETIT JEU SYMPA DUREE DE VIE 3H BIEN POUR PASSER UNE SOIREE CHILL »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Realy good Gurren Lagann simulator ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=113
Value for money
76 % pos · n=21
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
6 % pos · n=18
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11389915
Value for money211605
Graphics / art201721
Content / longevity181710
Audio / music161402
Interface / UX5005
Stability / bugs3003
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.

<2h
56 % (n=16)
2-10h
93 % (n=386)
10-25h
86 % (n=14)

💶 Price history

€3.65€4.16€4.67€5.18€5.69€4.15

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 04, 2026 · All-time low: €4.15 (Jun 04, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

33,5 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 69,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the engagement, pulling 89 positive mentions out of 113 total notes.
  • Visual presentation pleases the eye, accounting for 17 positive mentions out of 20.
  • Sound design hits the right notes with 14 positive mentions out of 16.
  • Value proposition satisfies buyers, securing 16 positive mentions out of 21.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth runs thin for some, generating 10 negative mentions out of 18.
  • User interface layout frustrates navigators, cited in 5 negative mentions out of 5.

Who is it for?

Casual strategists and simulation fans seeking a relaxed, short-format mining loop will find plenty to dig into.

Is You Know The Drill worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 775 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the engagement, pulling. Current price: 4,15€ (20% off).

Verdict

You Know The Drill delivers a satisfying, chill experience that respects the player's time despite a lean endgame. With 93 percent overall positive Steam history, it stands as a reliable pick for a quick session.

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