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SteamWorld Dig 2

Nintendo SwitchPS4steam

Image & Form（現Thunderful）

Genre: 採掘メトロイドヴァニア

Game Overview

SteamWorld Dig 2 sends Dorothy through underground caverns to find the previous game's protagonist, building a wider Metroidvania map structure around the series' mining mechanic. Image & Form's sequel delivers tighter design and more variety than the first. Switch, PS4, PC. GPA scores it high on Action and Puzzle — the mining Metroidvania that perfected its loop in the sequel.

Game Characteristics

Puzzle

72%

Action

68%

Graphics

65%

High Difficulty

58%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

60 ✓

Intermediate

68 ✓

Advanced

55 ✓

Keywords

metroidvania採掘探索indieSwitch-optimizedaddictive

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Puzzle

72%

Action

68%

Graphics

65%

High Difficulty

58%

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About "SteamWorld Dig 2"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

スチームワールドディグ 2（SteamWorld Dig 2） leads with its 採掘メトロイドヴァニア identity, anchored by the core feel of "SteamWorld Dig 2 sends Dorothy through underground caverns to find the previous game's protagonist, building a wider M…." The headline profile reads Puzzle 72% / Action 68% / Graphics 65%, making it a strong pick for fans of Puzzle and Action. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "スチームワールドディグ 2（SteamWorld Dig 2）" by using its feel of metroidvania, 採掘探索, and indie as the primary lens, weighting Puzzle and Action most heavily. Top similar titles include "パイロットウイングス64（Pilotwings 64）", "マミーディマスタード（The Mummy Demastered）", "グアカメレ！2（Guacamelee! 2）".