You have a high-tech shovel and a backyard full of buried treasure – time to start digging! Chunks of iron, gold and other precious goodies are tucked beneath the surface of A Game About Digging a Hole. Sell what you find to upgrade your shovel and jetpack (how else are you going to get out of this pit?) as you search for a mysterious chest hidden deep underground. How low can you go?

What we love: The mix of peaceful progress and exciting surprises. The simple act of digging dirt is oddly relaxing – until you suddenly uncover a strange mineshaft, a box stuffed with loot or something decidedly more dangerous lurking in the depths.

Quick tip: Keep lamps on hand once you lose sight of the sky. These handy lights will help you retrace your steps if you get lost underground, and you can stick ’em to most surfaces.

Meet the creator: German indie developer Ben needed extra funds to cover wedding costs, so he made A Game About Digging a Hole in his spare time over just four weeks.