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Hole Digger

Controls Guide to Play Hole Digger:

  • WASD – Move
  • Space – Jump
  • Double Space + Hold – Fly (after buying the jetpack)
  • Left-Click / F – Dig, break blocks, or collect resources
  • E – Interact with garage items
  • Q – Return to menu

Hole Digger

Developer:
GamePush
Rating:
4.2
(343 votes)
Released:
27 November 2025
Technology:
HTML5 (Unity WebGL)
Platforms:
Browser (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Overview of Hole Digger

Hole Digger is a fun digging and mining simulation game where you take on the role of a resource-hungry explorer. Armed with a simple shovel at first, you dig downward through dirt, stone, and tough underground layers to discover valuable resources, hidden treasures, and rare underground materials. As you mine and sell what you collect, you’ll earn money that can be used to:

  • Upgrade your digging tools
  • Increase your speed and efficiency
  • Unlock special equipment
  • Explore deeper and harder layers

There is more to find at the bottom, and the greater the prize. Are you a completionist and love to upgrade everything and all, or a casual gamer exploring the dirt without much structure to it, Hole Digger provides an easy-going and satisfying loop that is always easy to get into and play.

Hole Digger Gameplay Breakdown

The core gameplay is simple but addictive: dig, collect, sell, upgrade, repeat. Every run brings you closer to becoming a fully equipped underground champion.

  1. Dig Downward and Explore: Use your tools to break through layers of soil and stone. Early layers are soft and easy, but the challenge increases the deeper you go.
  1. Collect Valuable Resources: Every block you dig may contain: Ore, Gems, Minerals. Rare underground treasures. Your backpack fills up as you mine so head back up to sell your loot when needed.
  1. Sell and Upgrade: Selling your collected materials earns money, which you can invest in:
  • Better shovels and pickaxes
  • Stronger digging skills
  • Higher speed and stamina
  • Special tools, including the jetpack
  • Upgrading is essential if you want to conquer the tougher, more rewarding depths.
  1. Unlock New Equipment: As you progress, you’ll unlock advanced tools that completely change the way you dig, especially the jetpack, which allows vertical movement and makes navigating the mine much easier.
  1. Dig Deeper for Big Rewards: Treasure rarity and value increase with depth, so investing in better tools pays off. The real excitement begins once you reach the tougher underground layers.

Controls Guide to Play Hole Digger

You can jump right into the adventure with just a few basic controls:

  • WASD – Move
  • Space – Jump
  • Double Space + Hold – Fly (after buying the jetpack)
  • Left-Click / F – Dig, break blocks, or collect resources
  • E – Interact with garage items
  • Q – Return to menu

These simple controls make the game easy for beginners while giving enough flexibility for more advanced exploration.

Tips for Progressing Faster

  1. Upgrade digging power first tougher layers become much easier.
  2. Invest in backpack capacity so you can explore longer before returning to the surface.
  3. Get the jetpack early mobility becomes a huge time-saver.
  4. Dig strategically by targeting rich mineral pockets for faster earnings.
  5. Small optimizations lead to huge progress over time.

Reasons Players Love Hole Digger

  • Relaxing, no-pressure gameplay
  • Offline mode for everyday play
  • Simple progression loop with satisfying upgrades
  • Increasing difficulty that keeps it interesting
  • A sense of discovery with each new depth

FAQs

How do I unlock the jetpack? You can buy the jetpack in the garage using the money you earn from digging and selling resources. Once purchased, press double space + hold to fly.

Does the game get harder as you dig deeper? Yes. The deeper layers contain stronger materials that require better equipment. But with upgrades, you can overcome any difficulty.

Can I play Hole Digger offline? Absolutely. The game is fully playable without an internet connection.

Hole Digger hits the sweet spot between casual fun and steady, rewarding progression perfect for players who enjoy mining, simulation games, and satisfying upgrade systems.

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