The World Just Wants to Dig! Over 250,000 Copies of A Game About Digging A Hole Sold in the First Week!
Viral sensation smashes expectations and keeps on digging!
It's the viral gaming sensation that does exactly what the title says! A Game About Digging A Hole, from indie publisher rokaplay Bou·tique, has smashed all expectations with over 250,000 games sold via Steam in the first week of release! Developed by a solo artist from Cyberwave (developer of the upcoming Solarpunk) as a fun side project, A Game About Digging A Hole is a minimalist game about, well, digging a hole in your garden!
Since launching last week for the phenomenal price of £3.99GBP / €4.99EUR / $4.99USD, the game has featured on the Steam home page, secured top placement in the Steam Top Sellers list and captivated gamers with its simple yet effective digging mechanics and gameplay with over 3,500 'Very Positive' Steam reviews. A Game About Digging A Hole has emerged as one of this year's first 'Must Have' indie titles and costs less than a cup of takeaway coffee!
Since A Game About Digging A Hole's initial pre-launch viral success with over 5 million views on TikTok, 2.2 million views on YouTube Shorts, and a jaw-dropping 14.5 million views on Instagram reels, content creators across the globe have been busy digging holes and showcasing the game mechanics to their audiences. Who knew digging was such a fun activity!
That's not all! Non-PC gaming fans need not worry, as A Game About Digging A Hole will soon be coming to consoles! More news on the launch and platforms will be revealed soon!
A Game About Digging A Hole challenges you to dig a hole in your newly purchased house. On your way down, collect resources to sell and upgrade equipment to dig deeper and take garden excavation to a new level! But beware! With every spadeful you take, you start to uncover a mysterious secret, and the deeper you dig, the closer you get to the truth. But take your time, as there is no rush and no rules. Just you, your spade and a great underground adventure!
A Game About Digging A Hole is out now PC via Steam in 2025, for £3.99GBP / €4.99EUR / $4.99USD. Console versions will be announced soon!
