This SteamWorld Dig walkthrough is divided into 21 total pages.
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Steamworld Dig Intro
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 0](steamworld-dig-0-small.webp)
The game begins with a brief intro video as you arrive in town.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 1](steamworld-dig-1-small.webp)
Shortly after the video, you meet Dorothy and the game begins.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 2](steamworld-dig-2-small.webp)
Dorothy tells you to find your Uncle, so head left.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 3](steamworld-dig-3-small.webp)
Press X to jump over the gaps and continue left.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 4](steamworld-dig-4-small.webp)
When you find your Uncle, press Up on the D Pad to interact.
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It's from your Uncle that you obtain your first weapon and tool ...
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 6](steamworld-dig-6-small.webp)
... the old Pickaxe.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 7](steamworld-dig-7-small.webp)
Use Circle to dig and make yourself a path back the way you came.
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Head back to Dorothy and press Up on the D Pad again to talk.
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Your next objective is to find the switch to leave this area.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 10](steamworld-dig-10-small.webp)
Continue to dig down towards the red dot shown on your mini map.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 11](steamworld-dig-11-small.webp)
As a general rule in Steamworld Dig, it's best to dig straight lines where possible, sticking to the sides when possible.
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Continue downwards towards the switch.
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Press Up to interact with the switch and open the area exit.
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Climb back up using the wall jump ...
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... repeatedly pressing X and aiming towards the wall.
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Head back up the way you came, and exit the area.
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Press Up to climb the ladder ...
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... and welcome to Tumbleton.
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Chat to Dorothy again.
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Head back down the ladder to begin your mining career.
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Aim for any loot you see as you dig downwards.
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Continue finding loot until the game tells you to sell it.
![SteamWorld Dig Walkthrough - SteamWorld Dig 23](steamworld-dig-23-small.webp)
Head back up and sell your loot to Dorothy.
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Levelling up in Steamworld Dig is based on the amount of loot you sell, so always maximise loot pickups.
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You'll now have unlocked the Sharp Pickaxe upgrade.
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Speak to Cranky - he deals with the upgrade in Steamworld.
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Purchase the Sharp Pickaxe upgrade.
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Head back to talk to Dorothy.
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New objective - Explore Cave.
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Dig downwards towards the cave, marked on your mini map.
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Head back up to Dorothy whenever your pouch becomes full.
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You should shortly level up and unlock the Lamp.
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A useful upgrade is to buy a bigger pouch when possible so you can carry more loot on each run.
More SteamWorld Dig Walkthroughs
This SteamWorld Dig walkthrough is divided into 21 total pages.