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Boulder Dash

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First release
Feb 1984
Engine
BASIC
Genres
Platform, Arcade, Puzzle · Action
Platforms
Atari 8-bit

Boulder Dash was originally released in 1984 for Atari 8-bit computers. It was developed and published by First Star Software, and spawned a series of sequels, re-releases, and spinoffs. It also did a great deal to establish and influence the mining genre of video games, which can be seen in modern games such as Minecraft, Spelunky, and Terraria.

Also known as Boulder Dash - Starring: Rockford

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Storyline
The game's protagonist, named "Rockford", must dig through caves collecting gems and diamonds and reach the exit within a specified time limit, while avoiding various types of dangerous creatures as well as obstacles like falling rocks and the constant danger of being crushed or trapped by an avalanche, or killed by an underground explosion.Read more

The game's protagonist, named "Rockford", must dig through caves collecting gems and diamonds and reach the exit within a specified time limit, while avoiding various types of dangerous creatures as well as obstacles like falling rocks and the constant danger of being crushed or trapped by an avalanche, or killed by an underground explosion.

Release dates
Atari 8-bit
Feb 1984
Atari 8-bit
Aug 1985
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
1h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
retro, gravity, mud, mining, cheat code

At a Glance

Critic Score
80
Main + Extras (IGDB)
1h
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Languages

  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 10 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 10 Oct 2026