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Steam News25 February 20264mo ago

Gone Digging Is Live for Steam Next Fest (Feb 23)

Gone Digging Is Now Live for Steam Next Fest The caves are open. We’re excited to share that Gone Digging is part of Steam Next Fest, and the free playable demo is available right now.

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What changed

0 fixes0 additions4 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
changedThe Free Demo Is Out NowUpgrade your tools and push deeper underground
changedWHAT AWAITS BELOWThe dig → loot → upgrade → sacrifice cycle
changedWHAT AWAITS BELOWRisk vs reward economy choices
changedWE’D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACKWhat you’d tweak or expand

GONE DIGGING changes

changedUpgrade your tools and push deeper underground
changedThe dig → loot → upgrade → sacrifice cycle
changedRisk vs reward economy choices
changedWhat you’d tweak or expand

Gone Digging Is Now Live for Steam Next Fest

The caves are open.

We’re excited to share that Gone Digging is part of Steam Next Fest, and the free playable demo is available right now.

🗓️ February 23 - March 2

You don’t have to wait.

Grab your shovel and head underground.

The Free Demo Is Out Now

Starting today, you can:

  • Explore the early cave layers in 1-4 player online co-op

  • Mine valuable loot and sell it to the roaming merchant

  • Upgrade your tools and push deeper underground

  • Face the sacrifice system when night falls

  • Experience what happens when the offering isn’t enough

The demo introduces the full core loop:

Dig by day. Decide what to keep. Decide what to sacrifice. Survive the night.

WHAT AWAITS BELOW

Gone Digging is built around rising tension and risky decisions.

In the demo, you’ll experience:

  • The dig → loot → upgrade → sacrifice cycle

  • Risk vs reward economy choices

  • Dynamic day/night shifts

  • Escalating danger if the entity isn’t satisfied

  • Co-op moments that quickly turn into panic

The deeper you go, the more valuable the loot becomes.

And the harder it is to let it go.

WE’D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK

Steam Next Fest is a big step for us, and your feedback matters.

If you play the demo, let us know:

  • How the progression feels

  • How tense the nights become

  • What you’d tweak or expand

Join our Discord and share your thoughts.

📅 Steam Next Fest Is Live

Free Playable Demo Available Now

1–4 Player Online Co-op

Survival Horror Digging Simulator

👉 Wishlist Gone Digging 👉 Play the demo today

Bring friends.

The darkness is already waiting.

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Steam News / 25 February 2026

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