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SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig

74/100
230 ratings2013Easy to run

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1080p performance

SteamWorld Dig estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps969 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps884 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps842 fps684 fps
GTX 1660 Super954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps

1440p performance

SteamWorld Dig estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps947 fps770 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps895 fps727 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps816 fps663 fps
RTX 4060999 fps921 fps737 fps599 fps
RTX 3060987 fps789 fps632 fps513 fps
GTX 1660 Super715 fps572 fps458 fps372 fps

4K performance

SteamWorld Dig estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps958 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps889 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps926 fps753 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps870 fps707 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps860 fps688 fps559 fps
RTX 4070921 fps737 fps589 fps479 fps
RX 7800 XT811 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 3080789 fps632 fps505 fps411 fps
RTX 4060 Ti746 fps596 fps477 fps388 fps
RTX 3070680 fps544 fps435 fps354 fps
RTX 4060614 fps491 fps393 fps319 fps
RTX 3060526 fps421 fps337 fps274 fps
GTX 1660 Super382 fps305 fps244 fps198 fps

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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About

SteamWorld Dig (2013) is a 2D action-adventure indie game that combines mining gameplay with platforming mechanics. You control Rusty, a pickaxe-wielding steam-powered character, as you dig through the mines beneath the Western town of Tumbleton to uncover secrets and resources. The game's progression system lets you upgrade your tools and equipment as you descend deeper, making it both a relaxing mining experience and an action-packed adventure.

This is an extremely lightweight title that runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it perfect for benchmarking older systems or integrated graphics. With only 1 GB RAM required, even budget GPUs from the last decade will deliver excellent FPS performance at maximum graphics settings. You won't need a dedicated graphics card to achieve 60+ FPS, and the game's 2D sprite-based visuals mean performance remains consistent across virtually all PC configurations, making it ideal for baseline performance testing.

With a 74/100 rating, SteamWorld Dig offers solid entertainment for fans of indie mining adventures and retro-style platformers. If you enjoy exploration-based gameplay with charming steampunk aesthetics, it's worth adding to your library.

Performance profile

Released in August 2013, SteamWorld Dig sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

SteamWorld Dig is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — SteamWorld Dig runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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