Games like Dig Dug on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Dig Dug (1982) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Arcade Game Series: Dig Dug at € 3,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
SteamWorld Dig 2 Indie
€ 19,99A polished indie digging platformer with an arcade heart.
SteamWorld Dig 2 runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Dome Keeper Indie
€ 17,99Mine downwards between waves of attackers, a loop that mixes Dig Dug with base defence.
Dome Keeper runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Namco Museum Archives
€ 19,99Collections bundling Dig Dug with other Namco classics.
Namco Museum Archives runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Arcade Game Series: Dig Dug
€ 3,99The official digital re-release of the arcade original.
Arcade Game Series: Dig Dug runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Dig Dug are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Dig Dug