Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
Big Dig player count chart
Big Dig has a small but active player base. 54 people are playing it on Steam right now.
History from Oct 19, 2026
Big Dig monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 148 | -66.82% | 325 |
| October 2026 | 446 | n/a | 1,052 |
How many people play Big Dig right now?
54 people are playing Big Dig on Steam right now. That makes it the #3,698 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 106 players. Today's peak is 76% below its 30-day average daily peak of 449.
Is Big Dig growing or declining?
In its first month after release (Oct 19, 2026) it peaked at 1,052 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 1,052, set on Oct 20, 2026.
Best time to play Big Dig
Based on the last 14 days, Big Dig is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York), when about 35% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Big Dig players by hour and weekday
When Big Dig has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Big Dig
Big Dig is a short incremental narrative game about digging up artifacts to help Mayor Dog win the election! Recover artifacts, grow your museum, and upgrade your tools while building a highway across the Animal Republic!
- Developer
- Dan Schumacher, Hjalte Tagmose
- Publisher
- Dan Schumacher, Hjalte Tagmose, Bird Gang, Gamersky Games
- Released
- Oct 19, 2026
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 6 languages, 6 with full audio
Screenshots
Big Dig price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Big Dig is at its full price of $7.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $5.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $5.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Big Dig price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.99 | $7.99 | base |
| Euro area | -25% 5,99€ | $6.72 | -16% |
| United Kingdom | -25% £5.24 | $7.05 | -12% |
| Canada | -25% C$ 6.74 | $4.83 | -40% |
| Australia | -25% A$ 7.49 | $5.24 | -34% |
| New Zealand | -25% NZ$ 8.99 | $5.05 | -37% |
| Brazil | -25% R$14,99 | $2.74 | -66% |
| Mexico | -25% Mex$ 74.99 | $4.03 | -50% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -25% $3.74 | $3.74 | -53% |
| Poland | -25% 18,74 zł | $4.79 | -40% |
| Switzerland | -25% CHF 5.99 | $7.32 | -8% |
| Norway | -25% 67,49 kr | $7.26 | -9% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -25% $3.74 | $3.74 | -53% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -25% $3.74 | $3.74 | -53% |
| South Africa | -25% R 44.99 | $2.74 | -66% |
| India | -25% ₹224.00 | $2.37 | -70% |
| Indonesia cheapest | -25% Rp 37 499 | $2.08 | -74% |
| China | -25% ¥22.49 | $3.37 | -58% |
| Japan | -25% ¥749 | $4.73 | -41% |
| South Korea | -25% ₩ 6,000 | $4.46 | -44% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Big Dig reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Big Dig on Twitch
Twitch category "Big Dig", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Big Dig Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 20 Oct 2026, with a peak of 2,018 viewers and 230 on average.
Big Dig achievements
Big Dig has 45 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 80.6% of them; the rarest, Full Display, is held by 61.0% of players.
BeachVisit the Beach99.4%- Aspiring ArcheologistCollect 1 artifact99.3%
- Minimum Wage MuseumHave $10098.4%
- Junior ArcheologistCollect 10 artifacts98.3%
- DogopolisVisit Dogoplois98.2%
- Underfunded MuseumHave $1,00097.2%
- Advanced ArcheologistCollect 50 artifacts96.6%
- DunesVisit the Dunes96.6%
- PlainsVisit the Plains93.7%
- Expert ArcheologistCollect 100 artifacts93.4%
- Well Compensated MuseumHave $10,00091.8%
- Cuneiform TabletComplete the cuneiform tablet90.9%
- Help for HireUnlock workers90.8%
- FarmVisit the Farm90.2%
- Act 1Completed Act 189.5%
- Key to the MidwestUse the key Mayor Dog gave you89.0%
- Renowned MuseumHave 100 guests in your museum82.7%
- SpotlightPlace an artifact in a spotlighted area81.2%
- ForestVisit the Forest80.5%
- Rich MuseumHave $100,00079.7%
- LakeVisit the Lake79.2%
- Gone FishingUnlock your first fishing upgrade78.9%
- ShinyCollect a shiny artifact78.6%
- SwampVisit the Swamp78.0%
- SuburbiaVisit Suburbia77.0%
- Bigger DiggerUnlock the excavator76.3%
- Dino SkeletonComplete the dino skeleton76.2%
- MiddlesvilleVisit Middlesville75.7%
- Act 2Completed Act 274.9%
- Key to the EastUse the key Mayor Frog gave you74.5%
- Master ArcheologistCollect 500 artifacts74.2%
- Electric MiningUnlock batteries72.3%
- Millionaire MuseumHave $1,000,00072.0%
- Prestigious MuseumHave 1,000 guests in your museum70.2%
- RiverVisit the River69.7%
- MountainVisit the Mountain68.9%
- Explosive MiningUnlock bombs68.5%
- SnowyVisit the Snowy district68.2%
- Cat StatueComplete the cat statue67.9%
- ArchipelagoVisit the Archipelago67.5%
- Complete MuseumUnlock every room in your museum66.9%
- CapitalVisit the Capital66.8%
- Act 3Completed Act 364.7%
- Complete Tech TreeUnlock every node in the tech tree61.5%
- Full DisplayDisplay every artifact in your museum61.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Big Dig news and patch notes
- Oct 26, 2026 v1.4 Patch Notes Patch notes
- Oct 23, 2026 End Game Rebalanced
- Oct 22, 2026 v1.2 Patch Notes Patch notes
- Oct 21, 2026 10,000+ Voters! Thank you so much! First Patch is Live!
- Oct 19, 2026 BIG DIG is OUT NOW!
- Oct 8, 2026 BIG DIG releases October 19th!
- Jul 3, 2026 Demo v1.2 Patch Notes Patch notes
- Jun 10, 2026 Brand New Demo!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Big Dig FAQ
Is Big Dig dead?
Big Dig has a small but active player base. 54 people are playing it on Steam right now.
How many people play Big Dig?
54 people are playing Big Dig on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 106 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Big Dig?
Big Dig reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,052 concurrent players on Oct 20, 2026.
When is Big Dig most active?
Big Dig usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York).
How much does Big Dig cost?
Big Dig costs $7.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Big Dig has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Big Dig on Steam is $5.99 (25% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $7.99 right now.
Is Big Dig on sale right now?
No, Big Dig is at its full price of $7.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 25%.
Where is Big Dig cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Big Dig is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 37 499, about $2.08 or 74% below the US price of $7.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Big Dig good?
Steam players rate Big Dig Very Positive: 96% of 299 reviews are positive.
When did Big Dig come out?
Big Dig was released on Steam on Oct 19, 2026.
Who made Big Dig?
Big Dig was developed by Dan Schumacher, Hjalte Tagmose and published by Dan Schumacher, Hjalte Tagmose, Bird Gang, Gamersky Games.
Is Big Dig still worth playing?
Big Dig has a smaller but active community on Steam today (54 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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