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Fixed a bug where your custom key bindings didn’t stay saved after restarting the game. Sorry to everyone who ran into this - thanks for your patience! 💙
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Backyard Digger
Also known as Backyard Digger, backyard digger, 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.
Last update
22 Jun 2026
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Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
8 updates
October 2025
- Patch Notes The game will now auto-save every time you return home. Changed the model of the 6th mushroom to avoid confusion with the 2nd one. Various minor improvements and optimizations. If you enjoyed the game, don’t…Patch notes
- Patch Notes Artifacts and fossils will no longer disappear until picked up by the player. Fixed several crystal-related bugs. Minor improvements and optimizations. If you enjoyed the game, don’t forget to leave a review…Patch notes
- Patch Notes Fixed the metal detector — it now works as intended. Minor bug fixes related to mushrooms. Small stability improvements. If you enjoyed the game, don’t forget to leave a review! Your feedback helps other pla…Patch notes
- Patch Notes Fixed a bug where mushrooms could remain floating in the air after an explosion. Fixed an issue where the stone layer would turn into regular soil after reloading. Various minor improvements and optimization…Patch notes
- Hotfix 1.0.0.1Minor bug fixes General stability improvements Thank you for your feedback! If you enjoyed the game, don’t forget to leave a review! Your feedback helps other players understand what the game is about.
September 2025
- Get ready to dig deep – Backyard Digger arrives September 30!Hello, Diggers! ⛏️ I’m excited to announce that Backyard Digger will officially launch on September 30! Don’t miss it—make sure to add the game to your wishlist. The full release includes a lot of new content and featur…
June 2025
- Backyard Digger – Demo Now Available!Hey everyone! I’m happy to share that the demo for Backyard Digger is now live! Dig deep into your backyard using physics-based soil destruction, uncover hidden secrets underground, and get a first feel of the gameplay…
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