Archaeological Survey and Excavation Puzzles
Fourteen buried sites await your expertise in the Ashen Reach. Strategic planning, careful excavation, and budget management combine in this contemplative puzzle experience.
Download Dust MeridianBonuses apply to new installations of Dust Meridian version 1.0.1. Workshop items unlock based on excavation progress. All tools respect the authentic archaeology simulation mechanics.
Every site in the Ashen Reach begins with uncertainty. The Survey Board presents a grid of unknown terrain where your job is to locate buried finds before committing to expensive trenches. Drilling reveals what lies beneath entire columns, giving vertical cross-sections of the site.
Magnetometer readings help pinpoint metallic objects, while sound patches narrow down the precise tiles containing artifacts. The challenge lies in learning just enough before excavation starts, because every probe action advances your budget dial.
Once you plot trenches, there is no going back. Sand slumps into open areas, unsupported ground collapses on timers, and clearing a find completely is the only way to extract it safely. This planning phase separates careful archaeologists from reckless diggers.
Your budget only advances when you take actions. Choose where NOT to dig as carefully as where to excavate. Every drill, every sound patch, every trowel stroke counts toward your expedition total.
Excavated sand slumps into trenches below. Unsupported tiles collapse after set intervals. Plan your digging sequence to avoid burying finds or creating unreachable pockets.
Brush removes sand slowly without damaging artifacts. Trowel works faster but can destroy fragile finds if used carelessly. Select your tool based on proximity to buried objects.
Fourteen dig sites from west to east across the Ashen Reach. Each location presents new layouts, unique find distributions, and escalating budget constraints that test your planning skills.
Expedition rewards unlock new tools and abilities in the Workshop. Expand your survey capabilities, improve excavation efficiency, and gain access to advanced techniques as you progress.
Every artifact you extract appears in the Archive with detailed information. Track your discoveries, learn the lore of the region, and complete collection sets to unlock deeper story content.
iOS | Version 1.0.1 | Fourteen Sites Ready to Excavate
Download Dust MeridianCompatible with iOS devices. Puzzle gameplay requires strategic planning and careful tool selection. The Ashen Reach awaits your survey team.