Guide menu
A cooperative FPS for up to four players, where you play as a dwarf miner in space and dive into a cave. We will organize the design in which the division of roles is more directly linked to the result than the skill, based on the differences between the four classes. Rock and Stone!
▶ Start a guide
What is Deep Rock Galactic?
A co-op FPS for up to four players, playing space-dwarf miners who explore dangerous planetary caves for resources. Caves are procedurally generated and nearly all terrain is destructible. Choose from four classes—Gunner, Scout, Driller and Engineer—with distinct roles in traversal, reaching high resources, tunneling, and providing platforms and defenses. Cooperation matters more than individual skill, and solo play is also supported. Support has continued since its May 2020 release. The source snapshot records over 370,000 Steam reviews with an Overwhelmingly Positive rating. Japanese is supported. Its rallying cry is Rock and Stone!
⛏️ What kind of game is it?
Cooperative FPS for up to 4 people in a cave
Almost all terrain is destructible and caves are randomly generated each time. The way you dig is the strategy itself.
👷 Recommended for beginners
Gunner/Engineer
Contribution is visible and easy to understand. Scouts are easily isolated, so once you get used to it, you can feel safe.
⚠️ Most important resource
Collect Nitra immediately
Necessary for replenishing ammunition. If you postpone it, you won't be able to shoot it in the second half.
378,917 items (as of August 2026)
Long-term support ongoing
Supports Japanese / Up to 4 people / Solo possible
Sold by: Coffee Stain Publishing
「A classic cooperative FPS that feels the best when the roles are aligned.」 — From Steam store results
| class | role | Beginner |
|---|---|---|
| Gunner (Gunner) | Firepower and team survival | ◎ |
| Scout (Scout) | Search for enemies and collect resources from high places | △ |
| Driller (Driller) | Reshape the terrain | ○ |
| Engineer (Engineer) | scaffolding and defense | ◎ |
1. Orders
Choose a mission with your spaceship
Select the purpose (mining, collection, subjugation, etc.) and level of danger before descending. The higher the danger level, the stronger the enemies and the greater the reward.
2. Descent
Dive into the automatically generated cave
Caves are randomly generated each time, and almost all terrain can be destroyed. There is no fixed route, and the strategy itself is how you dig.
3. Accomplishment
Gather resources while completing goals
Alongside the main objective, securing Nitra for ammunition resupplies is important. Progress while handling waves of attacking bugs.
4. Escape
Run to the escape pod
After achieving the goal, reach the escape pod within the time limit. The ability of the driller to dig a path here is often the difference between life and death.
Prioritize collecting Nitra
Resources needed to replenish ammunition. If this is not enough, you will not be able to shoot in the second half. When you find something, the golden rule is to secure it right then and there, not "later."
Do not share the role
The four classes have clearly divided abilities. It is more stable to spread out movement routes (gunner), scaffolding (engineer), digging (driller), and enemy search (scout) than grouping them together in the same class.
Lighting is a lifeline in a dark cave
If you can't secure visibility, you won't be able to see resources or enemies. The liberal use of Scout flares and floodlights can clearly reduce accidents.
Think about your escape route first
After achieving the goal, you must head to the escape pod within the time limit. The deeper you go, the longer the way back will be, so be aware of your retreat as you dig.
Increase the risk little by little
Increasing the danger level (hazard) increases the strength and number of enemies. If you are not used to it, it is better to memorize the maneuvers and class roles at a lower level of risk, as a result, you will improve faster.
We only use content that matches the description of the role in the official Steam explanation and multiple strategy information in Japan. Individual numerical values for weapons and optimal build solutions are not listed because they change with updates:
- ▸ Steam official page (Deep Rock Galactic)
- ▸ Multiple strategy information in Japan (only those with matching role descriptions for 4 classes)
Deep Rock Galactic FAQ
HyperX Cloud III
ASUS ROG Swift 27"QHD
Razer Viper V3 Pro
Corsair K70 RGB PRO
Affiliate links to Amazon Japan. Purchases may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Check the retailer for current prices.
Art of Balatro
PowerA Fusion Pro
eShop ¥5000 — Rakuten
History of Indie Games
Affiliate links to Rakuten Japan. Listed prices are indicative; check the retailer for current prices. The Japanese source also mentions Rakuten Points; current eligibility has not been verified.
Steam Deck OLED
See product details and current availability on Amazon Japan.
Affiliate links to Amazon Japan. We may earn a commission on purchases. Listed prices are indicative and may change.
This week in the community
Guide videos
Opens YouTube, an external website.
Related games
- → Lethal Company A cooperative horror game where you dive into different roles.
- → R.E.P.O. Recovery horror using physical calculations
- → Core Keeper (Japanese) Sandbox digging underground
HORI Split Pad Pro
See product details and current availability on Amazon Japan.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Alienware ultrawide
Steam Deck OLED
Steam ¥5,000
Affiliate links to Amazon Japan. We may earn a commission on purchases. Listed prices are indicative and may change.