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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 2 GHz, SSE2 support Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.1-compatible, 512 MB video memory, framebuffer object support. E.g. Intel HD 4600 or better. Espace disque : 350 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : You may need to update your graphics drivers for OpenGL 2.1 support.

Recommended: Processeur : 2 GHz dual-core Graphiques : Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon 7870 or better.

SteamWorld Dig 2

Safe bet
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Released September 22, 2017
sample: 496 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 95 % · 9,041 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are spending a substantial amount of time in SteamWorld Dig 2, with nearly half of the sampled players having played for more than 10 hours, and 49 players clocking in over 25 hours. This engagement is reflected in the game's overwhelmingly positive reception, with 95% of reviews being positive. The game's post-release reception is equally impressive, with 95% positive reviews out of 496 sampled reviews.

In-game

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« C'est un mega banger ce jeu, j'avais adoré l'univers du premier jeu. Il est complet et super sympa à jouer »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Univers steampunk en 2D assez plaisant a jouer. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Agréablement surpris par se jeu prit quand il été gratuit et qui est un très bon metroidvania pour le temps d'une soirée »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Jeu très agréable sans prise de tête, je recommande chaudement ! »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Une bonne continuation du premier opus. Il y a quelques petits ajouts qui sont les bienvenus, comme des séquences d'énigmes et des boss. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Bien meilleur que le 1er, j’espère qu’ils feront une suite. J’y ai joué entièrement sur Steam Deck : ça fonctionne parfaitement. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« LE JEU PLANTE DES QUE JE RéCUPèRE DE LA VIE »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Trop de dialogue, pas d'autorun, trop dirigé.. Je ne sais pas pourquoi, j'ai pas réussi à me mettre dedans. J'suis peut-être trop vieux ! »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Don't know why they had to make it a metroidvania-style game. Why not just make it a fun mining game. Why add all this pointless, platforming crap. Could've been fun »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« This game is branded 'sandbox'. Not sandbox. It's a difficult platformer. Its easy setting is enough to tax my patience. I will likely not finish it. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Great game, but has an extremely underwhelming ending. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« One of the simplest and yet satisfying gameplay loop I've seen. Got the game for 3€ (regularly on sale), worth every cent. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

In players' words

« C'est un mega banger ce jeu, j'avais adoré l'univers du premier jeu. Il est complet et super sympa à jouer »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« LE JEU PLANTE DES QUE JE RéCUPèRE DE LA VIE »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Univers steampunk en 2D assez plaisant a jouer. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Trop de dialogue, pas d'autorun, trop dirigé.. Je ne sais pas pourquoi, j'ai pas réussi à me mettre dedans. J'suis peut-être trop vieux ! »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Agréablement surpris par se jeu prit quand il été gratuit et qui est un très bon metroidvania pour le temps d'une soirée »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Don't know why they had to make it a metroidvania-style game. Why not just make it a fun mining game. Why add all this pointless, platforming crap. Could've been fun »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Jeu très agréable sans prise de tête, je recommande chaudement ! »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« This game is branded 'sandbox'. Not sandbox. It's a difficult platformer. Its easy setting is enough to tax my patience. I will likely not finish it. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Une bonne continuation du premier opus. Il y a quelques petits ajouts qui sont les bienvenus, comme des séquences d'énigmes et des boss. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Great game, but has an extremely underwhelming ending. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Bien meilleur que le 1er, j’espère qu’ils feront une suite. J’y ai joué entièrement sur Steam Deck : ça fonctionne parfaitement. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« One of the simplest and yet satisfying gameplay loop I've seen. Got the game for 3€ (regularly on sale), worth every cent. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 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
91 % pos · n=150
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=36
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
76 % pos · n=29
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=21
Value for money
94 % pos · n=16
Performance
100 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
80 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay15013776
Story / writing363114
Graphics / art333210
Content / longevity292216
Audio / music212010
Value for money161501
Performance9900
Interface / UX5401
Stability / bugs4013

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.6 h.

<2h
69 % (n=26)
2-10h
95 % (n=174)
10-25h
98 % (n=247)
>25h
98 % (n=49)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 93% positive93FebMar 2026 : 95% positive95MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 97% positive97MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 97% positive97Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 27,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 137 positive mentions out of 150
  • Graphics are widely appreciated: 32 positive mentions out of 33
  • Performance is flawless: 9 positive mentions out of 9
  • High replay value: 98% positive review rate for players who have spent 10-25 hours in the game
  • Engaging atmosphere: frequent keywords include 'ambiance' and 'fun'

Weaknesses

  • Some players criticize the content: 6 negative mentions out of 29
  • A few bugs have been reported: 3 negative mentions out of 4
  • Minor UI issues: 1 negative mention out of 5

Who is it for?

This game is ideal for fans of metroidvania and action-adventure games who enjoy exploration and addictive gameplay. Players looking for a fun, challenging experience with a great atmosphere will find SteamWorld Dig 2 to be an excellent choice.

Is SteamWorld Dig 2 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 9,041 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

SteamWorld Dig 2 is an outstanding game that has captivated players with its engaging gameplay, impressive graphics, and flawless performance. With its high replay value and immersive atmosphere, this game is a must-play for fans of the genre. The minor criticisms do not detract from the overall experience, making SteamWorld Dig 2 a standout title in its class.

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Most frequent keywords

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