Reviews of Doug dug.

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List of user reviews and ratings for Doug dug.

Total ratings

4.50 (Rating count: 193)

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Review summary

Players praise Doug Dug for its addictive, simple yet surprisingly deep Dig Dug-style gameplay, nostalgic charm, and family-friendly appeal. The one-time purchase and lack of ads are valued, with strong replay value. Common drawbacks include a paywall blocking progress, harsher ground hazards, less-than-ideal controls, occasional bugs/lag, and a desire for more content and customization to stay fresh.

Pros

Addictive and deceptively simple yet deep Dig Dug-style gameplay with strong replay value.
Nostalgic feel that appeals to players of all ages and a family-friendly vibe.
Ad-free experience with a one-time $1 purchase.
Engaging mining mechanics and strategy that reward careful play.
Long-term appeal; a go-to game loved by players for years.

Cons

Progression is gated by a paywall after reaching a certain depth (around 500 units), blocking further play without additional purchases.
Ground hazards have become more punishing due to crumbling earth and sudden drops introduced by updates.
Swipe controls are not ideal; many would welcome a directional pad option.
Occasional bugs and performance issues, including lag after OS updates.
Requests for new content, skins, and additional items to keep the game fresh.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.30

All time rating average: 4.50

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10% (5)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-07	Gr*****	I’m hooked. This is the perfect casual dig game. When I’m stuck on a flight or just need to kill 5 minutes it really scratches the itch. I hope this game gets and update or sequel some day.
I’m hooked. This is the perfect casual dig game. When I’m stuck on a flight or just need to kill 5 minutes it really scratches the itch. I hope this game gets and update or sequel some day.
2026-06-01	😅*****	Я играл в эту игру в детстве! На старом планшете…мне было 5-6 лет( сейчас мне 15) и где-то год назад..я вспомнил эту игру…про шахтера! И вот сегодня… спустя год! Я поставил себе цель точно найти ее! И вот..я ее нашел❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 спасибо разработчики за моё детство❤️‍🔥🦾
Я играл в эту игру в детстве! На старом планшете…мне было 5-6 лет( сейчас мне 15) и где-то год назад..я вспомнил эту игру…про шахтера! И вот сегодня… спустя год! Я поставил себе цель точно найти ее! И вот..я ее нашел❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 спасибо разработчики за моё детство❤️‍🔥🦾
2026-03-22	sc*****	Thank yall for having no ads. I payed the $1 just as a thanks for letting me enjoy the game without all that nonsense. Seriously looking forward to future updates!
Thank yall for having no ads. I payed the $1 just as a thanks for letting me enjoy the game without all that nonsense. Seriously looking forward to future updates!
2026-01-05	JJ*****	This is my airplane game. Really fun. Replayable. Everyone in my family loves it including the kids (ages 7,11,14) and my wife.
This is my airplane game. Really fun. Replayable. Everyone in my family loves it including the kids (ages 7,11,14) and my wife.
2025-09-30	rr*****	I like this game, I play it everyday during my commutes. However, im not sure if it’s just my phone bugging but it started to be extremely laggy after I updated my software to iOS 26. Would be really happy if it got fixed.
I like this game, I play it everyday during my commutes. However, im not sure if it’s just my phone bugging but it started to be extremely laggy after I updated my software to iOS 26. Would be really happy if it got fixed.
2025-05-03	ka*****	Pretty fun but the swipe controls aren’t ideal. Could really use a directional pad option.
Pretty fun but the swipe controls aren’t ideal. Could really use a directional pad option.
2025-03-01	Dm*****	Superbly addicting. Went looking for Dig Dug and found this instead. I was happily impressed. However, when I finally got to 500 feet, it blocks you from continuing on. With almost $100K, I was super bummed. Should be rewarded for getting so far, not charged.
Superbly addicting. Went looking for Dig Dug and found this instead. I was happily impressed. However, when I finally got to 500 feet, it blocks you from continuing on. With almost $100K, I was super bummed. Should be rewarded for getting so far, not charged.
2025-01-23	Je*****	I do enjoy playing this game but it also seems to have no further progress. Would be sweet to see upgrades for Doug and or tools that stay or you have to spend in game money on.
I do enjoy playing this game but it also seems to have no further progress. Would be sweet to see upgrades for Doug and or tools that stay or you have to spend in game money on.
2025-01-17	Gl*****	This is one I keep coming back to. Simple fun of digging. Taking risks. And dying a ton in funny and crazy ways. I hate the ghosts and wish I cold start at a higher difficulty but still fun all the same.
This is one I keep coming back to. Simple fun of digging. Taking risks. And dying a ton in funny and crazy ways. I hate the ghosts and wish I cold start at a higher difficulty but still fun all the same.
2024-12-21	Ma*****	My favorite iOS game for many years and probably forever
My favorite iOS game for many years and probably forever