Groundwork Simulator
Released 22 October 2026 · PC · Simulation, Early Access
Dig, haul and wash for gold in an open-world heavy machinery simulator. Operate excavators, wheel loaders and bulldozers, reshape the terrain and build your washing setup. Work solo or team up in online co-op to turn untouched ground into a working site.
Story
WELCOME TO GROUNDWORK SIMULATOR Groundwork Simulator puts you behind the controls of heavy machinery, with a landscape to reshape and gold to uncover. Dig into the hillside, haul material across your site and set up the equipment that turns a bucket of dirt into your next gold recovery. Work at your own pace or share the job with friends. EVERY BUCKET CHANGES THE LANDSCAPE Dig trenches, cut into hillsides and build up piles as you shape your worksite. Every scoop changes the ground you work on, creating new routes, steeper slopes and fresh challenges. Plan your approach, the ground you leave behind becomes the foundation for your next job. REALISTIC PHYSICS Dig with a realistic excavation engine and simulated hydraulic feedback that brings resistance to every scoop. Feel your machine respond as the bucket meets the ground and material builds up inside it. Adjust your angle and work with the available hydraulic power to cut through the terrain, fill your bucket and lift the load. FROM DIRT TO GOLD Explore the land in search of gold-rich ground. Drill and test for deposits, choose your digging spot and set up your wash plant. Excavate promising material, wash it through...
Gameplay
WELCOME TO GROUNDWORK SIMULATOR Groundwork Simulator puts you behind the controls of heavy machinery, with a landscape to reshape and gold to uncover. Dig into the hillside, haul material across your site and set up the equipment that turns a bucket of dirt into your next gold recovery. Work at your own pace or share the job with friends. EVERY BUCKET CHANGES THE LANDSCAPE Dig trenches, cut into hillsides and build up piles as you shape your worksite. Every scoop changes the ground you work on, creating new routes, steeper slopes and fresh challenges. Plan your approach, the ground you leave behind becomes the foundation for your next job. REALISTIC PHYSICS Dig with a realistic excavation engine and simulated hydraulic feedback that brings resistance to every scoop. Feel your machine respond as the bucket meets the ground and material builds up inside it. Adjust your angle and work with the available hydraulic power to cut through the terrain, fill your bucket and lift the load. FROM DIRT TO GOLD Explore the land in search of gold-rich ground. Drill and test for deposits, choose your digging spot and set up your wash plant. Excavate promising material, wash it through the sluice boxes and process the concentrate on the shaking table, from your first test hole to your next gold recovery. WORK SOLO OR SHARE THE SITE Run the operation yourself or divide the work in...
Features
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Full controller support
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
Release details
Groundwork Simulator is a Simulation and Early Access game by XYZ STUDIO. Groundwork Simulator came out on Thursday, 22 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 22 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Groundwork Simulator come out?
Groundwork Simulator came out on 22 October 2026.
Which platforms is Groundwork Simulator on?
Groundwork Simulator is on PC.
Who makes Groundwork Simulator?
Groundwork Simulator is developed by XYZ STUDIO.
What kind of game is Groundwork Simulator?
Groundwork Simulator is a game of these genres: Simulation and Early Access.