#diggergun

DIGGERGUN launches bringing its gritty 2D life-sim platformer game not just to Windows, but also to Steam Deck, Linux, and Mac. Thanks to the bold creativity of Kabloop, this title bursts with heart, grit, and originality. Which you can now find on Steam. Grab your hard hat and your sense of rebellion DIGGERGUN launches, and it’s not your average 2D platformer. Developed by solo dev Kabloop and published by Grab The Games, this life-sim platformer adventure throws you into a 2D world. Since this is one where low wages, long hours, and corporate greed grind everyone down and it’s up to you to dig your way to freedom. Set on a bleak, wind-battered island off the coast of the UK, DIGGERGUN launches you into the mud and metal of Cornwall Mining Corp, a shady company that runs on sweat and suffering. You’re just one worker among many, stuck in an endless grind to earn £3000 by digging for lithium. The catch? You’re broke, exhausted, and surrounded by people trying to survive under a system that doesn’t care if you collapse. This isn’t a shiny fantasy world, it’s painfully real. Every choice matters. You’ll have to manage your time, energy, and money as the rigid day and night cycle ticks away. Will you play by the rules and dig your way out, or find another path. Maybe one that shakes the whole corrupt system to its core?

DIGGERGUN - Launch Trailer

Kabloop, the title’s creator, poured years into crafting this grim yet strangely hopeful tale. “It’s an incredible feeling to finally make the whole game accessible to players around the world,” they said. “I hope gamers connect with the story, the world, and all the hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered.” The developer also touched on the real-world roots behind the title’s message. “As mega-corporations and politicians keep squeezing working people, DIGGERGUN’s themes about inequality feel even more relevant today. Just recently in the UK, there were talks about cutting the minimum wage and stripping workers of rights, and that’s exactly the kind of thing that inspired this game.” If you like your releases with a bit of bite and a lot of heart, DIGGERGUN launch delivers. The gameplay's darkly beautiful monochrome art style captures the weight of its world, while the story keeps you hooked with tension, grit, and just enough hope to keep going.

Beta Build

You can launch right into DIGGERGUN on Steam Deck, or Linux by grabbing the special beta build titled “maclinuxos_betaversion.” Here’s how to access it, which is quick and easy:

Right-click in you Steam Library

Go to properties,

Go to the Betas tab,

From the drop down list next to the Beta Participation header, select maclinusos_beta version

Download!

DIGGERGUN platformer and life-sim game for Linux and Windows PC is now a finalist at gamescom latam. Thanks to the amazing creativity of developer Kabloop. Due to make its way onto Steam. DIGGERGUN, the platformer and life-sim, has been nominated for the “BIG Impact: Social Matters” award at the gamescom latam BIG Festival. This is a huge honor, and its great to see a coming release standing alongside some amazing titles. The solo developer, Kabloop, is thrilled too. "It's an incredible honor to be nominated for this award. DIGGERGUN platformer tackles themes like inequality and the cost of living crisis. I hope it sparks a conversation about how we can take better care of each other," Kabloop said. For those heading to gamescom latam in São Paulo, you can try out a demo. If you can't make it to the event, don't worry! The demo will also be available online through the gamescom latam website. Plus you can check out the updated trailer.

DIGGERGUN platformer - Steam Trailer

Now, let's talk about the game itself. The gameplay takes place in a tough version of the UK, where low wages, exhaustion, and expensive fish and chips are the norm. It's an oppressive life sim platformer that dives into the struggles of workers. While including minimum pay and environmental issues. In DIGGERGUN you're not just in a platformer. You're also on a windy island, working for the shady Cornwall Mining Corp. To break free, you need to earn £3000 by digging up precious lithium. But it’s not just about digging — you’ll need to manage your time, energy, and money during a strict day and night cycle.

Features:

Atmospheric World: The game is also full of characters who have their own unique personalities and storylines.

Multiple Endings: Your interactions matter. Who you talk to (or don't) will change how your story ends.

Unique Energy System: Your actions count. The game tracks what you do and rewards or punishes you accordingly.

Real-life Simulation: Wages, food, rent, and more are based on the current cost of living in the UK. There’s even a tax system that mirrors real-world rates!

Diverse Levels: You’ll explore a mix of randomly generated mines and intricately hand-designed levels, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging.

DIGGERGUN is an oppressive platformer game for Linux and Windows PC. Which is the result of the unique work from developer Kabloop. Due to make its way onto Steam. Kabloop is excited to announce its partnership with video game publisher Grab The Games. Doing so for the launch of DIGGERGUN, which is coming in late summer 2023. DIGGERGUN is a life-sim, where players earn a minimum wage by digging through randomly generated mines looking for lithium. Trapped on an island with no option but to dig, how will you escape?

DIGGERGUN - Publisher Announcement Trailer

DIGGERGUN’s world and gameplay is defined by its life-sim system. One with the player required to carefully manage their time and energy, and minimum wage. Doing so in order to succeed as they dig through randomly generated mines looking for lithium. Gamers can also check out the “2023: New Year Update!” blog post on the DIGGERGUN Steam page here.

Features:

Unique wage and taxation system, with the game’s economy based on the UK’s current cost of living,

A complex life-sim system which requires players to manage their time and energy to survive,

Multiple endings with a unique cast of characters to meet and bond with,