Dig out of Prison
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Ever wanted to tunnel your way to freedom with nothing but a spoon? Dig out of Prison throws you into a first-person prison escape where you dig through dirt, dodge guards, and trade loot for upgrades. It's a browser-based endless digging game that mixes time-pressure escapes with resource management—think of it as a hyper-casual stealth game where every second counts and toilet paper is literally currency.
Key Features
- Time-Pressure Digging: Race against the clock to dig holes, find valuables, and escape before the guard catches you.
- Upgrade System: Trade loot with inmates and guards to unlock better tools and boost your digging speed.
- Inventory Management: Limited backpack space (starts at 5 slots) forces you to choose what to grab.
- Stealth Mechanics: Avoid drawing attention—don't get caught outside your cell, hide your tunnel, and stash your tools.
How to Play Dig out of Prison
Getting started is dead simple, but escaping without getting busted? That's the real challenge.
Dig and Grab
You start with a spoon and a patch of dirt in your cell. Click and hold the left mouse button to dig through the ground. As you carve out craters, you'll uncover valuables like rubber ducks, coins, and random objects buried in the dirt. Use WASD to move around and position yourself over the good stuff. Your inventory is tiny at first, so grab only what's valuable.
Beat the Guard's Timer
The moment you start digging, a countdown timer appears along with a police icon. That blue icon? It's your warning system. When it turns red, you're about to get caught. You need to fill your inventory, climb back out using the rope (press Space when underground), and return to safety before time runs out. The deeper you dig, the more loot spawns, but the riskier it gets.
Trade, Upgrade, Escape
Once you've collected resources, press Q to open the menu and trade with other inmates. Sell your loot for toilet paper (yes, really—that's the prison currency). Use it to buy better digging tools, increase your backpack size, and unlock faster escape routes. The goal is to keep upgrading until you're fast enough and smart enough to pull off the ultimate breakout.
Who is Dig out of Prison for?
This is perfect for casual players who want a quick, low-stakes challenge. Each digging session lasts 1-3 minutes, so it's ideal if you're killing time on a break or waiting for something. Teens will dig the goofy premise and the satisfying loop of digging-looting-upgrading. If you hate time pressure or want deep strategy, this probably isn't your jam—it's all about fast reflexes and risk management.
The Gameplay Vibe
It's frantic and a little stressful in a fun way. The ticking timer keeps you on edge, and that police icon turning red always makes your heart jump. Visually, it's super basic—flat lighting, simple 3D models, and thick cartoon outlines that scream "mobile game." The terrain deformation when you dig is satisfying enough, even if it's just a basic crater effect. There's no music to speak of, just sound effects when you dig and collect items. It's not pretty, but it gets the job done.
Technical Check: Saves & Performance
The game saves your progress automatically using your browser's local storage. As long as you don't clear your cache or switch browsers, your upgrades and toilet paper stash will stick around. Performance-wise, this runs on basically anything—it's lightweight enough for older laptops and budget phones. I didn't notice any lag or stuttering, even when digging fast.
Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons
A simple, addictive loop that's easy to pick up and hard to put down once you start chasing upgrades.
- ✅ Pro: Instant action with no tutorial bloat—you're digging within 5 seconds of loading.
- ✅ Pro: The upgrade system keeps you hooked with that "just one more run" feeling.
- ❌ Con: Graphics are bottom-tier mobile quality, and the gameplay loop gets repetitive after 20 minutes.
Controls
Responsive and straightforward. The mouse-based digging feels natural, and the keyboard movement is tight enough for quick escapes.
- Desktop: WASD to move, Space to jump/use rope, Left Mouse Button to dig/pick up, E to interact, X for extra actions, Q for menu.
- Mobile: Touch controls adapt the interface for on-screen buttons and tap-to-dig mechanics.
Release Date & Developer
Developed by peveryq and released on November 20, 2025. It's a browser game built for quick sessions on desktop and mobile.
