Drill Core

GameBillet

Standard Edition · Steam

-16%

$16.79

$19.99

GamersGate

Standard Edition · Steam

-10%

$17.99

$19.99

WinGameStore

Standard Edition · Steam

-10%

$17.99

$19.99

GreenManGaming

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

AllYouPlay

Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect

$19.99

Newegg

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

Humble Store

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

IndieGala Store

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

JoyBuggy

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

Cheapest Drill Core keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Driffle INC

Standard Edition · Steam

$2.48

Gameseal

Standard Edition · Steam

$2.42

Keycense

Standard Edition · Steam

-88%

$2.52

$21.33

GAMIVO

Standard Edition · Steam

$2.79

Eneba

Standard Edition · Steam

$2.56

CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$3.45

Loaded

Standard Edition · Steam

-73%

$5.39

$20.19

Kinguin

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.98

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Drill Core price by region

Drill Core costs £1.79 in the United Kingdom, €2.06 in Europe (EUR), $2.42 in the United States, $2.42 in Georgia (USD), zł9.74 in Poland, R$13.64 in Brazil, CA$18.19 in Canada, A$20.65 in Australia and NZ$28.99 in New Zealand right now.

Cheapest Drill Core offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£1.79 −85%	£11.72	£1.79	14
Europe (EUR)	€2.06 −85%	€13.65	€2.06	16
United Statesyour region	$2.42 −83%	$13.99	$2.42	19
Georgia (USD)	$2.42 −65%	$6.99	$2.42	17
Poland	zł9.74 −86%	zł70.11	zł9.74	11
Brazil	R$13.64 −66%	R$39.97	R$13.64	10
Canada	CA$18.19 −30%	CA$18.19	—	11
Australia	A$20.65 −30%	A$20.65	—	10
New Zealand	NZ$28.99 −16%	NZ$28.99	—	9

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Drill Core

✦ AI summary

You manage a drill platform operation by directing teams through dangerous missions to extract minerals while defending against hostile alien wildlife at night. Balance profitability with crew safety and environmental concerns using strategic resource management and defensive turrets in this unpredictable sci-fi management game.

Join Our Elite Platform Manager Team at DrillCore!

Are you ready to lead a team of exceptional talent in one of the most challenging environments known to humankind? At DrillCore, we're not just mining minerals; we're safeguarding the future. We're looking for strategic minds and resourceful leaders to manage our cutting-edge operations. Do you have what it takes to make every decision count in the race ~~to profits & earnings~~ against climate collapse? Your 'Exciting' Mission: Lead, Manage, Innovate

Strategic Leadership

As a Platform Manager at DrillCore, you'll oversee a dedicated team of miners, carriers, and guards. Your mission? Navigate them through perilous missions to extract vital minerals and power our drill platform. Every strategic decision will test your planning and resource management skills. You’ll report directly to your Sector Manager, he will make sure you keep the operation running smoothly, whatever the pressure you’re under.

Operational & Safety Excellence

Nighttime is when the real excitement begins. This is when the planet's fauna usually clash directly with our company’s safety commitments. Your job? To maintain profits while safeguarding both the lives of your crew and the biodiversity of the planet you’re drilling. Sometimes tough choices need to be made, and that’s why DrillCore equips you with state-of-the-art defensive turrets. Remember, it's NOT a crime against biodiversity if it’s self-defense.

Innovation and Adaptability

At DrillCore, no two challenges are the same. Unpredictable wildlife, evolving requirements, and ever-changing technologies will keep you on your toes. Adapt swiftly, allocate resources efficiently, and develop innovative strategies to overcome the unexpected. Your success unlocks new career opportunities and advancements, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Drill Core — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Verified
Player modes: Single-player
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Drill Core price history

Drill Core is $2.42 at Gameseal right now, compared across 19 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $2.25.

2026-09-26low $2.25 · now $2.42

Fair price — It's close to its lowest tracked price.

Drill Core rarely drops from its typical price, but when it does you'll find exceptional bargains that quickly disappear. Across the 34 days in this chart, the cheapest offer has ranged from $2.25 to $2.60 (median $2.47) — 13% between the two. It has been within 5% of that low on 3 of those days (9%).

Low on this chart: $2.25
Tracked high: $2.60
Typical (median): $2.47
Days near the low: 9%

Drill Core price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
5 Nov 2026	$2.42 ▼	Gameseal
3 Nov 2026	$2.44 ▼	Gameseal
2 Nov 2026	$2.47 ▲	Driffle INC
1 Nov 2026	$2.45 ▲	Gameseal
30 Oct 2026	$2.44 ▲	Gameseal
29 Oct 2026	$2.39 ▼	Gameseal
27 Oct 2026	$2.51 ▼	Gameseal
26 Oct 2026	$2.53 ▲	Driffle INC
23 Oct 2026	$2.48 ▼	Gameseal
20 Oct 2026	$2.50 ▼	Gameseal
18 Oct 2026	$2.53 ▲	Keycense
16 Oct 2026	$2.47 ▲	Gameseal

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Drill Core — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Drill Core?: Gameseal at $2.42 — the lowest of the 19 stores we compare for your region. Gameseal is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Fanatical at $13.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Drill Core free?: No — Drill Core is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $2.42.
Has Drill Core ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since September 2026 is $2.25. It is $2.42 today.
Is Drill Core worth buying now?: Fair price. It's close to its lowest tracked price.
Is Drill Core Steam Deck verified?: Yes. Valve has tested Drill Core and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.
Can I play Drill Core on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Drill Core. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is Drill Core multiplayer?: No — Steam lists Drill Core as single-player only.
Is Drill Core on PC Game Pass?: No — Drill Core is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $2.42.

DLC & expansions

🎁 Complete the collection

Base game + 2 of 2 DLC at today's best prices.

$12.40

to own everything

Drill Core - The Machine World

from$4.99

lowest tracked $3.24

Drill Core Supporter Pack

from$4.99

lowest tracked

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Drill Core is a drilling rogue-like tower defense that players appreciate for its unique mechanics and solid core gameplay loop in an underserved genre. However, the game suffers from significant technical issues including crashes and lag during longer runs, poor balance between buildings and turrets, and unclear explanations that force players to learn through trial and error. Most players feel the game has potential but acknowledge it needs optimization and balance fixes before being worth a full investment.

Recommended Oct 1, 2026

Fun and very satisfying ! A digging game meets a tower defense, with some roguelite elements, I personally couldn't ask for more. Various biomes (with different enemies and events), platforms/races to dig, a vast variety of weapons and building, a stats/perks progression system.. It might be a bit time consuming for some, but it definitely hit the right spot with me ! I want more

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Recommended Sep 29, 2026

Superb, with much more variety/variants than I expected at the start of Early Access. This is one of the very very few EA titles that I not only enjoyed in the earliest stages of EA . . . but also ended up playing quite a bit (still in the midst) after 1.0. Great game.

2 found this helpful

Not recommended Sep 24, 2026

It looks so good and I expect the gameplay would be nice too but optimization and graphics are too heavy, can't play.

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Recommended Sep 23, 2026

The gameplay loop is good, but the upgrade system is waaay to slow. You're basically always waiting for the purple resource which only really spawns at great depth. The slow progression and lack of new mechanics as the game progresses makes things feel really grindy for an otherwise light game. Still, definitely worth a play.

1 found this helpful

Recommended Sep 28, 2026

Love it

Recommended Sep 26, 2026

Very nice little game, recommended

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