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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 17 games similar to A Game About Digging A Hole down to the 5 that fit the “Mobile” category. Terraria, Minecraft and Stardew Valley top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to A Game About Digging A Hole.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best games like A Game About Digging A Hole on Mobile

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to A Game About Digging A Hole. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1TerrariaClosest overall match

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloDarkNarrativeSandbox WorldProceduralHorrorCraftingExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33

Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

A 2D sandbox that is far more combat-driven than its look suggests: progression runs through boss fights, and each one unlocks a tier of materials. Building is deep but optional. It explains almost nothing — crafting chains, boss summons and biome requirements are opaque enough that most players keep a wiki open throughout.

Where it drifts furthest from A Game About Digging A Hole: visuals and game mode.

It predates A Game About Digging A Hole by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World87Tone69Progression62Setting61Game mode28

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#2MinecraftClosest on setting

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloDarkSandbox WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst Person

OC90· 44

Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from A Game About Digging A Hole: game mode and tone.

It predates A Game About Digging A Hole by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting74Progression58World52Visuals43Tone38

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

A farming sim that is really a schedule-management game: every in-game day forces a choice between crops, mining, fishing and the villagers, and the calendar never gives you enough hours. The first year is the hook. Fishing is the wall most players hit — the minigame is fiddly and unforgiving early, and several quests gate behind it.

Where it drifts furthest from A Game About Digging A Hole: setting and visuals.

It predates A Game About Digging A Hole by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World56Progression55Tone43Game mode34Setting0

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#4Animal Crossing: Pocket CampClosest on game mode

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingIsometricThird Person

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Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, visual third person and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from A Game About Digging A Hole: visuals and progression.

It predates A Game About Digging A Hole by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World62Progression37Visuals0

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldCraftingHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB75· 2OC66· 12

Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from A Game About Digging A Hole: setting and visuals.

It predates A Game About Digging A Hole by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World63Progression37Tone26Setting0

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