SteamWorld Dig
Nintendo Wii U · 2013
About this game
The protagonist Rusty is a robot who inherits a mine from his uncle.
Since he additionally also received a pick-axe, the path is clearly laid out: exploring the mine and becoming rich! While the game starts with a Wild West atmosphere, later parts of the mine show steampunk elements.
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Rusty can explore the mine by hacking away dirt with the pick-axe.
The goal is to find treasure and additional equipment which is required to be able to proceed in other areas, e.g. a drill allows to break stone.
However, those gadgets require water which can be refilled at water reserves which can be found in the mine.
Other obstacles are traps, enemies, switch puzzles and platforming sequences.
It is also advised to watch for rocks - when Rusty removes dirt under them, gravity comes into play.
The found precious metals or gems have to be sold on the surface - fortunately there are teleporter and elevators which shorten the way - for money which in turn is used to buy upgrades (e.g. more health points or a bigger capacity for carrying treasure) or equipment (e.g. dynamite for killing enemies, ladders or lanterns).
Some upgrades additionally cost energy balls which can be found inside the mine.
After dying, the people on the surface repair Rusty against a fee.
About Nintendo Wii U
The Wii U (2012) was commercially Nintendo's least successful home console, hampered by market confusion over whether the GamePad tablet controller was a new device or a Wii accessory. Its low sales mean smaller overall print runs across the board, and several first-party and indie darlings have already become noticeably pricier than their commercial performance would suggest, since there are simply fewer copies in circulation.
Gamevaro tracks SteamWorld Dig for Nintendo Wii U with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding SteamWorld Dig to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This WIU release dates back to 2013.
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €39.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €46.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €48.76 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for SteamWorld Dig, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SteamWorld Dig worth?
SteamWorld Dig for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €39.58 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is SteamWorld Dig rare?
SteamWorld Dig has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for SteamWorld Dig?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is SteamWorld Dig worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of SteamWorld Dig is currently worth €39.58 loose, versus €46.37 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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