Groundwork Simulator

Groundwork Simulator puts you in control of heavy machinery as you reshape a worksite and search for gold. Dig into hillsides, move material and set up equipment to take promising ground from excavation through washing and processing.

Work solo or coordinate with friends in online co-op, dividing tasks such as excavation and transport. The changing terrain, water supply and rough routes all factor into how you organize and move around your site.

Gameplay and features

• Shape the worksite: Dig trenches, cut into hillsides and build piles. Each scoop changes the terrain, affecting routes and creating new slopes to work around.
• Excavate with hydraulic feedback: Adjust your bucket angle and use the machine’s available hydraulic power to cut through terrain, fill the bucket and lift material.
• Search for and process gold: Drill and test for deposits, choose where to dig, then wash excavated material through sluice boxes and process concentrate on a shaking table.
• Coordinate online co-op: Share the operation with friends, splitting tasks such as operating the excavator, transporting material and supplying the wash plant.
• Move equipment across rough ground: Load machinery onto a trailer and haul it by truck, navigating mud, slopes, tight turns and uneven routes before unloading at the next worksite.

Frequently asked questions

Can Groundwork Simulator be played solo?

Yes. The operation can be run solo, or shared with friends in online co-op.

How does gold recovery work?

Drill and test for deposits, excavate promising material, wash it through sluice boxes and process the concentrate on a shaking table.

How do you supply water to the washing operation?

Use pumps and hoses, positioning the equipment and routing connections across the site to bring water where it is needed.

Does the terrain change as you dig?

Yes. Scooping changes the ground, allowing you to create trenches and piles while also altering routes and slopes.