If you are looking for a charming indie palette cleanser, Big Dig is a short, narrative-driven incremental game that tasks you with digging up artifacts to help Mayor Dog win an upcoming election. Developed by Dan Schumacher and Hjalte Tagmose, this bite-sized strategy title blends satisfying progression with a delightfully quirky animal society.
As you unearth historical treasures, you will expand your local museum and upgrade your trusty digging tools while paving a massive highway across the Animal Republic. It is a wonderfully cozy experience that puts a narrative spin on traditional clicker mechanics.
- Short, focused incremental gameplay loop
- Quirky narrative centered around an animal mayoral election
- Museum building and tool upgrade systems
- A cozy indie vibe with overwhelmingly positive Steam reception
For players who love snappy indie games that respect their time while serving up heaps of charm, this little digging adventure is well worth adding to your radar.
Resources: Big Dig on Steam