Deep Dig Crew PlayTest

Digging Simulator / PLAY TEST FEEDBACK

Playtest was from 02/20/26 to 02/22/26 if you want access to the play test build please message me on social media (links on itch profile page) and I can make it happen for you!

Demo Planned Release: 02/28/2026

About:

I wanted to make something for the people (myself include) who just like to zone out and move some dirt. It’s a low-fi, cozy construction sim where you’re in charge of a three-vehicle crew tasked with digging the world’s deepest hole. There are no timers, no "game over" screens, and no complex logistics—just the satisfying rhythm of heavy machinery.

The Crew:

• The Excavator: Your primary tool for tearing into the earth.

• The Dump Truck: For hauling out the payload so you can keep making progress.

• The Crane: For managing the verticality as your hole turns into a canyon.

The art is chunky, the pixels are big, and the gameplay is meant to be played while you listen to a podcast or just need to unwind after a long day. It’s not a high-fidelity simulator; it’s a digital sandbox about the simple joy of digging a really, really big hole.

Post-Launch Roadmap

I’m planning to keep tinkering with this after release. Here’s what’s on the horizon for the Crew:

Phase	Focus	Planned Features
01	Stability + Fell	Bug fixes, performance improvements (mobile/low-end PCs), save reliability, input smoothing, “crunchier” digging sound effects, improved hit/impact feedback, small UI cleanup.
02	Balance + Progression Tuning	Tune early-game pacing, tighten economy (credits + upgrade costs), reduce “stall” moments, improve reward timing, clearer upgrade descriptions, adjust difficulty/pressure so runs feel earned. Based off feedback.
03	Quality-of-Life Pack	Better pause/settings menu, toggles (screen shake, particles), improved tutorial hints, accessibility basics (text size and/or high-contrast UI).
04	Free Content Drips + Community (Lightweight) + Local Co-op	A few new layer variants using existing systems (hazard pockets, rare ore streaks, bedrock detours), 1–2 new machines/upgrades that reuse current logic, a couple optional challenge goals (no accounts required). Local “Deepest Hole” records, shareable end screen, run/seed code to share with friends, simple photo mode / screenshot frame. I had let my daughter playtest it and wish I had add co-op in sooner but in order to stay on schedule I am putting it off as the last feature to ensure the release schedule goes smoothly!

Wrap + Next step: 

After the final polish pass (fix top reported issues, optimize load times) if preforms well I will get started on a much more in-depth paid version.  With a clear in-game banner pointing to the paid/full version (or supporter pack) in this free version of game once finished.

  If you want to help support development there is a support button up top which is not required at all, but very much appreciated! 

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