If zoning out while digging ever sounded like your kind of relaxation, DigDigDrill is about to feel right at home on Nintendo Switch. The cozy underground mining collectathon from developer Toorai and publisher Phoenixx Inc.launches on March 18, 2026, with pre-orders opening on the My Nintendo Store on February 18.
After earning an “Overwhelmingly Positive” reception and racking up over 30,000 reviews across all platforms, the Japanese indie gem is making the jump to console, bringing its chill, enemy-free gameplay loop along for the ride.
Dig Deep, Relax Deeper
DigDigDrill is all about taking things at your own pace. There are no enemies, no timers, and no pressure—just you, your drill, and hundreds of underground layers waiting to be excavated. The goal is simple: dig through treasure-filled earth, collect resources, and see how far you can make it down toward the elusive 999th underground floor.
Each run sends you mining for raw materials, valuable ore, and hidden chests. Once your haul is complete, head back to the surface to trade resources for upgrades like increased digging power, faster movement, and larger carrying capacity. Progress feels steady and satisfying, without ever breaking the game’s calm, meditative tone.
Build the Perfect Drill
Customization is where DigDigDrill really shines. Players can collect drill blueprints that snap together like puzzle pieces, unlocking new drill types, ore access, and powerful abilities. Max out stats, discover new synergies, and experiment with builds that radically change how you dig.
Some drills even introduce ability-based twists, like explosion-enhancing drill tips that amplify dynamite blasts and wipe out massive sections of earth in one satisfying chain reaction. Of course, the depths aren’t entirely without risk—mysterious curses can appear during runs, temporarily hindering your progress and forcing you to adapt.
Designed to Be Cozy
According to creator Toorai, DigDigDrill was built to be as calming as it is engaging.
We aimed to make gameplay as meditative as it is immersive, and there’s an element of getting lost underground that adds intrigue to DigDigDrill’s cozy gameplay.
Toorai
With its Switch release, that experience becomes even more portable, making it easy to jump in for a quick dig session or lose track of time while burrowing deeper and deeper underground.
DigDigDrill launches on Nintendo Switch on March 18, 2026, with support for English and Japanese. If you’re looking for a laid-back game that’s all about flow, discovery, and quiet satisfaction, this one’s worth digging into.