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We filtered the 42 games similar to SteamWorld Dig 2 down to the 6 that fit the “Casual” category. SteamWorld Dig, Toki Tori 2+ and FEZ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Dig 2.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
Tags
CasualSolo
Year 2017Dev Image & Form

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Within the “Casual” category, the closest game to SteamWorld Dig 2 is SteamWorld Dig — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Toki Tori 2+ and FEZ follow close behind.

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The best casual games like SteamWorld Dig 2

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SteamWorld Dig 2. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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SteamWorld Dig

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SteamWorld Dig
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeCasualSci-FiHistoricalExploration2D
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to SteamWorld Dig 2 — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. Its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Same studio: Image & Form.

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Toki Tori 2+

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Toki Tori 2+
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualExploration2DCozy
Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

What brings it close to SteamWorld Dig 2 is exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: cozy, relaxing feel.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone31
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FEZ

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FEZ
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualExploration2DNarrative
Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as SteamWorld Dig 2’s, and with it exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals61Tone53Setting0
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SHEEPO

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SHEEPO
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeCasualExploration2D
Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

What brings it close to SteamWorld Dig 2 is a casual, approachable feel, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 3 years after SteamWorld Dig 2.

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A Castle Full of Cats

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A Castle Full of Cats
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualExplorationNarrativeCozy
Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

Shelved next to SteamWorld Dig 2 for good reason: exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Released 5 years after SteamWorld Dig 2.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone31Setting0
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Little Kitty, Big City

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Little Kitty, Big City
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualExplorationCozySandbox World
Year 2024Dev Double Dagger StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

On paper it is what SteamWorld Dig 2 is — exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: cozy, relaxing feel and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after SteamWorld Dig 2.

Genre100Game mode100Progression78Tone45Visuals0

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