Dig Dig Die Beginner Guide
Complete beginner guide for Dig Dig Die, the 1-6 player co-op horror game on Steam by Alice Games. Learn sound mechanics, graveyard raiding, co-op...
What Is Dig Dig Die?
Dig Dig Die is an upcoming 1-6 player online co-op horror game developed by Alice Games (a UAE-based studio) and scheduled to launch on Steam on August 6, 2026. You and your crew play as pirates aboard a cursed flying ship, descending into haunted graveyards to dig up treasure. The catch? Every monster in the graveyard hunts by sound — including your real voice through proximity voice chat.
Not to be confused with: Dig or Die (a 2015 survival platformer by Gaddy Games), DIG (a Roblox game), or the arcade classic Dig Dug. Dig Dig Die is a completely separate game by Alice Games.
Core Gameplay Loop
The game revolves around three phases per raid:
- Descend — Leave your flying pirate ship and enter a haunted graveyard
- Loot — Use shovels and crowbars to dig up coffins and crypts for treasure
- Escape — Get back to the ship alive before monsters overwhelm you
The tension comes from the sound mechanic: digging, running, and even talking into your microphone can attract monsters. The louder you are, the more attention you draw.
Getting Started: Your First Raid
Pick Up Everything
When you first board the ship, items are scattered on the ground. Grab everything you can find — tools, weapons, and healing items are all essential for survival.
You Have Two Active Slots
Each player has two active item slots (added in Patch 0.35.1). Plan your loadout: one slot for a digging tool, one for a weapon or healing item.
Understand the Sound System
This is the most important mechanic in the game:
- Digging creates noise that attracts monsters
- Voice chat is proximity-based with optional voice effects — monsters can hear you talk, whisper, or scream
- Running is louder than walking
- Crouching makes you harder to detect (confirmed by developers)
- Silence is your best weapon
Stone Coffins Open With E
Not all containers require a shovel. Stone coffins and similar objects open with the E key (confirmed in Patch 0.36.1). Use your interaction key for these, saving your shovel for dirt mounts.
The Ship: Your Hub Between Raids
Between graveyard raids, your flying pirate ship serves as a hub with several features:
- Vending machines — Buy buffs and useful items with your loot
- Casino — The ship's lower deck has blackjack, roulette, and thimbles. Gamble your earnings to multiply them — or lose everything
- Sell empty bottles — Don't throw away empty healing bottles! Drop them into the chest on the ship to sell for extra gold (confirmed by developers)
- Loot storage — Use the chest to stash items between raids
UFO Abductions
UFOs can appear and abduct players into space. This adds an unpredictable element to every raid. Key facts:
- UFOs can grab any player at random
- You can rescue abducted teammates — run up to them and press E before it's too late (confirmed by developers)
- Patch 0.35.1 fixed an issue where the UFO could abduct a player under a roof — now roofs provide protection
Cursed Items & Buffs
Some treasure chests contain items that can buff you or curse you:
Buff Items (Confirmed)
- Speed boosts — Move faster through the graveyard
- Super jump — Reach otherwise inaccessible areas
- Buffs stack — Even identical items combine their effects (confirmed by developers)
Cursed Items
⚠️ Danger: Some items can apply negative effects or cause monsters to erupt straight from the ground. The risk-reward tension makes every chest a gamble.
Developer Tips: Hidden Mechanics
The developers at Alice Games have shared 10 essential tips that aren't obvious at first glance:
| # | Tip | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't throw away empty bottles | Sell them on the ship for extra gold |
| 2 | You don't have to turn in all loot | Carry items between levels for passive bonuses |
| 3 | Search the rooftops | Best loot isn't always underground — look up |
| 4 | Bushes hide you from pursuit | Dive into a bush to escape chasing monsters |
| 5 | Arachnophobia Mode available | Reduces spider-related scares in settings |
| 6 | Rescue abducted teammates with E | UFO'd teammates can be saved if you're fast |
| 7 | Richer loot is farther from spawn | Distance = danger = reward |
| 8 | Buffs stack, even identical ones | Double down on the same buff for maximum effect |
| 9 | Crouch to reduce detection | Crouch-walking lowers your chance of being spotted |
| 10 | Spider webs alert the spider | Stepping in a web instantly alerts the spider |
Known Monster Types
Based on patch notes and developer communications, here are the monsters confirmed to exist in the game:
| Monster | Behavior | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Grave Skeleton | Stuns players; has standing/crouching animations | Patch 0.36.1 |
| Spider | Alerted by spider webs; has Arachnophobia Mode | Dev tips #5, #10 |
| Hunter | Can stun players while they're digging | Patch 0.35.1 |
| Cello | Named monster with updated text | Patch 0.36.1 |
| UFO | Abducts players into space; can be rescued | Dev tips #6 |
More monsters exist in the full game and will be documented after launch.
Known Game Features (Confirmed)
| Feature | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Two active item slots | Carry two items simultaneously | Patch 0.35.1 |
| Damage type display | Toggle in settings | Patch 0.35.1 |
| Damage direction indicator | Shows where damage comes from | Patch 0.36.1 |
| Fall damage | Adjusted in patches | Patch 0.36.1 |
| Overboard falling | Can fall off the ship | Patch 0.36.1 |
| Dice mini-game | Speed increased in patches | Patch 0.36.1 |
| Blackjack hints | In-game guidance | Patch 0.35.1 |
| Saber weapon | Melee weapon | Patch 0.35.1 |
| Key item | Spawns in the world | Patch 0.35.1 |
| Percentage-based damage | Some attacks deal % damage | Patch 0.36.1 |
| Moon fog visuals | Atmospheric effect | Patch 0.35.1 |
| Steam friend invite | Invite friends from the hub level | Patch 0.36.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dig Dig Die on Roblox?
No. Dig Dig Die is a Steam (PC) game by Alice Games. It is not a Roblox experience, despite sharing a similar name with the Roblox game DIG.
Is Dig Dig Die the same as Dig or Die?
No. Dig or Die is a 2015 survival platformer by Gaddy Games. Dig Dig Die is a 2026 co-op horror game by Alice Games. They are completely different games by different developers.
When does Dig Dig Die release?
August 6, 2026 on Steam. See our release date page for details.
Can I play Dig Dig Die solo?
Yes. The game supports 1-6 players, but Alice Games notes that isolation makes survival far more difficult.
Who developed Dig Dig Die?
Alice Games, a full-cycle game development studio based in the UAE. They handle everything from concept and design to programming, marketing, and release.
What languages does Dig Dig Die support?
The game supports 12 languages including English, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, and German.