Diggy

Some games make digging feel like busywork. Diggy makes it feel like an obsession. You control a tiny astronaut drilling straight into the Moon, and once the drill starts spinning, the only real question is how deep you're willing to go before your fuel runs dry.

This is a adventure built entirely around one simple, addictive loop, steer down through rock, grab every mineral in sight, and cash it all in for upgrades. There's no dialogue and no fluff, just you, a drill, and a stubborn moon.

It borrows heavily from classic mining games, but the constant automatic descent and the split-second dodging give it a lighter, faster feel than most digging games you've played before.

🎮️ How to play

Your astronaut digs downward automatically, so your only job is steering.

• Use the mouse, click and hold the left button, and move the cursor left or right to steer.
• Or use the left and right arrow keys to control your direction instead.

The game runs in a browser on both desktop and mobile, so if you're playing on a phone or tablet you can steer with touch controls in the same left and right style.

⚡ Quick summary

• Guide your astronaut through layer after layer of Moon rock and dirt.
• Grab minerals on contact to instantly convert them into cash.
• Keep an eye on your fuel bar, because it decides when your run ends.
• Spend your earnings in the upgrade shop between digging sessions.
• Watch closely for flowers and rare finds, since they pay out far more than ordinary rocks.
• Push a little deeper each run to beat your own best distance.

⭐ Key features

• Simple one-direction steering that's easy to learn but hard to master.
• A satisfying risk and reward loop between digging and cashing out.
• Upgradeable drill, fuel tank, and mineral value between runs.
• Randomized layouts so no two digs play out exactly the same.
• Bite sized runs that are perfect for quick sessions.
• A charming low pressure atmosphere despite the ticking fuel clock.

Progress in Diggy isn't measured in levels, it's measured in how far your drill can reach and how loaded your pockets are when you climb back out. Every mineral you collect gets converted straight to cash, which you then pour into upgrades for your drill, your fuel capacity, and how often valuable minerals actually appear. The visuals keep things simple and colorful, with clean layers of rock giving way to denser, trickier ground the deeper you go, and this arcade style presentation keeps the whole experience feeling breezy rather than punishing.

🧠 Tips & tricks

• Steer toward clusters of minerals instead of chasing single ones scattered far apart.
• Prioritize anything that looks different from the standard rock and dirt, especially flowers.
• Don't panic when fuel gets low, plan your last few seconds toward the richest visible cluster.
• Upgrade fuel capacity early so you can reach deeper, richer layers sooner.
• Treat each run like a puzzle, since your steering has to keep up with whatever the layout gives you.

If you like games that reward a steady hand and a bit of greed, Diggy is worth a few runs right now. Fire it up, start drilling, and see how deep you can push before your fuel gives out.

🎥 Video gameplay

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📋 Game details

Game title

Diggy

Published

at Tambi Games

Technology

HTML5

Platforms

Desktop Browser, Mobile

Tambi Games editor ratings

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.9/5)

❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: Does the astronaut ever stop digging on their own:

A: No, once a run starts your astronaut keeps drilling downward automatically, so your steering is what decides which minerals you actually reach:

Q: What happens when the fuel bar runs out:

A: Your current dig ends and you're sent to the upgrade shop, where the cash you collected can be spent on a better drill, more fuel, and improved mineral value:

Q: Are all minerals in the game worth the same amount:

A: No, standard rock and dirt give small payouts, while rarer finds like flowers are worth noticeably more, so it pays to steer toward anything unusual:

Q: Is there a fixed layout to memorize:

A: No, the layers of rock and mineral placement are randomized each run, so every dig asks you to react and adapt rather than repeat a memorized path:

Q: Can I actually reach the center of the Moon:

A: The game is built around endless digging, so there's no fixed bottom, the real challenge is pushing your personal depth and earnings a little further with each run: