New Demo Version (v0.5.1)
updated quest texts, added NPC names in dialogues, translated nicknames in achievements, added hint for measurement and book for the Professor, bug fixes
Developer posts and news about this game.
updated quest texts, added NPC names in dialogues, translated nicknames in achievements, added hint for measurement and book for the Professor, bug fixes
collect hats from quests, each hat that player wears gives different bonus, collect 6 different cacti, player can measure dig sites for reputation points, player can choose crane build position
first hit doesn't break artifact - only show warning, measuring tool, new quests dig Sphinx, find Dream Stele, find wheel, find propeller construction of cranes, giving tea to lord, reputation system,
hide cursor when using controller, fix when demo completed and started again some data remained, fix walking with artifact when pressed E during walk, improved car suspension to overcome small bumps, lowered stamina consumption when carrying items
Added tools numbers to UI, missing controller icons, bug fixes.
The demo is now live on steam and during October you will receive free shovel upgrade to celebrate International Archaeology Day! Happy digging!
viewing photos in artifact detail and in museum near displayed artifact, quest checkmark animation, completed quests stay in the list, bigger sun icon when high noon, bug fixes, Download on itch.io:
DigSite is now targeting a 2026 release. The demo feedback was super helpful, but more time is needed to give the game the polish and depth it deserves. Thanks for your patience while I keep improving the game.
new model of photo lady, new main menu music by James Fox, no more tank controls, running, shoe as artifact, sun icon when not in shadow, sound settings in main menu, bug fixes, Download on itch.io:
Japanese and Traditional Chinese translation, bug fixes, Download on itch.io:
1st person free look, sound settings, bug fixes, Download on itch.io:
blow scorpion or snake away by gas spray drop items when hit by snake walking sound pause screen with full game features bug fixes Download on itch.io:
Scale UI for 4k, limit fps, switch tools by numbers 1-5, artifact not dropped when no stamina, stamina adding when artifact in hand, wind sound effect, music is not 3D sound anymore, make quest arrows more visible, shovel repair price now $20. Download on itch.io:
Italian and Simplified Chinese translation, controller support, enable photo shoot artifact while holding in hand, show controls when viewing artifact detail, and of course bug fixes. Download on itch.io:
Spanish and Polish translation, NPC is giving hint where you can sleep, players were missing water barrel so moved it near oasis, click on UI to expand/collapse quest list, dig sand effect. Download on itch.io:
new sand terrain with wind effect and trails fixed feet moving for professor, old man, lord don't zoom to player when new artifact found cup is blocking player to move boxes are diggable, pickable and movable adding stamina when inside car dialogs fade out more slowly complete ta
The demo is finally here and you can test alpha version of the game. Please note that you cannot save the game in demo and the demo will end when you sell the first artifact. Download on itch.io: