Released Jun 4, 2026 $4.49 Very Positive Counts toward your Steam games

You Know The Drill

By ludokai · published by Catoptric Games

Incremental Mining Casual Roguelike Relaxing Idler Retro Simulation RobotsArcadeUndergroundMinimalist

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You Know The Drill is a game tagged Incremental, Mining and Casual by ludokai, released Jun 4, 2026. It has 1,111 Steam reviews (Very Positive). The Steam games most like it include OVERDRILL, Drillbound and Dig Dan Dig!.

You Know The Drill is a relaxing incremental mining game about digging underground to harvest ores. Collect resources and use them to upgrade your drill and go even deeper!

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Everything Steam lists for You Know The Drill · record updated 7 hours ago

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Overview

App ID3833760

Release dateJun 4, 2026

Last change number39690010

Last record update7 hours ago

App type: Game
Developer: ludokai
Publisher: Catoptric Games
Steam profile: Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 23 hours ago
Franchise: Catoptric Games
Technologies: Godot detected

Windows Linux 64-bit

Steam Deck: Verified
Controller: Partial support

Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudPartial controller supportPlayStation controllersXbox controllersFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$4.99

On sale0 of 41regions right now

Lowest seen · US$4.99Oct 23, 2026

Checked4 hours agoin 41 regions

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Patches

Oct 8, 2026 Hardcore Mode Is Here! – Patch 1.3
Hello everyone!I'm really excited to finally share the new update for You Know The Drill! As promised in the previous announcement, Hardcore Mode is now available, bringing a whole new way to experience the game!Hardcore Mode is a brand-ne…
Sep 4, 2026 New Zen Mode, Rush Revamp, And More! - Patch 1.2
Hello everyone! Thank you all so much for continuing to play and share your feedback!I’ve been reading through your suggestions since launch, and this update focuses on improving some of the existing game modes while also adding a new way …
Jun 12, 2026 Hotfix #1 - Patch 1.1
Hello everyone! Thank you all so much for your support!I was genuinely surprised by how well the launch went, and I couldn't be happier with the reception the game has received so far.As someone just starting out as a game developer, it's …

Build	Branch	Updated
25795423	public	Oct 8, 2026

Packages & DLC

ID	Name	Price (US)
4596600	Not on the store yet	—

Depots

ID	Name	Systems	Size	Download	Manifest
3833761	—	Windows	180.5 MB	108.5 MB	909208967708521923
3833762	—	Linux	155.0 MB	102.2 MB	3941513927555710882
4596600	— DLC 4596600	All	—	—	—

Branch	Build	Updated	Access
public	25795423	Oct 8, 2026	Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/You Know The Drill

Executable	Arguments	Systems	Description
yktd.exe		Windows
yktd.x86_64		Linux
yktd.exe	--rendering-driver vulkan	Windows	Fix for black screen and other graphical issues on high-end PCs

Space per player976.6 KB

Filesup to 10

Save locations1

Root	Path	Pattern	Systems
WinAppDataRoaming	Godot/app_userdata/You Know the Drill!/saves	*.save	All

Achievements

Achievements160 hidden

Most unlocked99.2%Drilling 101

Rarest2.8%You're the best!

Drilling 101 Mined your first ore 99.2%
Little puppies Unlocked mining drones 82.3%
Where are they fired from? Unlocked lasers 80.8%
Ride the lightning Unlocked lightning orbs 79.2%
ka-boom Unlocked missiles 77.2%
Expedition 100 Went on 100 mining expeditions 72.1%
KA-BOOM!!! Fully upgraded missiles 69.8%
Where's the ground? Fully upgraded lasers 69.7%
Don't worry, he doesn't bite Fully upgraded mining drones 69.7%
High voltage Fully upgraded lightning orbs 69.7%
Beneath everything Reached The Abyss 67.8%
Roll the credits Complete Campaign Mode 65.5%
Completionist Complete the skill tree 63.3%
In a hurry Complete Rush Mode 34.4%
Just a chill drill Play Zen Mode for 10 minutes 3.2%
You're the best! Complete Hardcore Mode 2.8%

News

Jun 4, 2026 · Community Announcements You Know The Drill - Now Available!
Hi everyone, We're incredibly excited to announce that You Know The Drill is now available on Steam! To celebrate the launch, we're offering a 20% launch discount until June 18, don't miss out!In the…
Feb 23, 2026 · Community Announcements You Know The Drill is taking part in the Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition!
Hey everyone,Steam Next Fest is here and we're excited to be a part of it! We have been hard at work on updating and polishing the demo for you. You can try the latest demo now with Steam Next Fest!S…

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