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Backyard Digger

A relaxing physics-based game about digging in your backyard. Find precious metals, explore caves, avoid dangers, and upgrade your tools as you dig deeper and deeper.

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Developer
Milord
Publisher
Milord
Release
September 30, 2025
305 days ago
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Positive43 reviews86.0%

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About the Game

Backyard Digger is a relaxing physics-based game about digging in your backyard.

Discover what lies beneath your lawn — there’s more than just dirt waiting for you.

Mine precious metals, uncover hidden treasures, and explore abandoned mines.

Sell your finds to upgrade your tools so you can dig deeper, faster, and more efficiently.

Watch out for dangers like falling rocks, scorching heat, and the risk of crashing as you descend.

How deep can you go? Uncover the secrets waiting at the bottom of Backyard Digger!

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