
BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary – A legend returns! Immerse yourself in 40 years of video game history and experience the classic BOULDER DASH® in an epic anniversary edition!
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BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary – A legend returns!Immerse yourself in 40 years of video game history and experience the classic BOULDER DASH® in an award-winning anniversary edition! Join Rockford on his hunt for diamonds in dangerous caves and choose between an authentic recreation of classic 8-bit home computer visuals or modern HD graphics. More faithful to the original than ever before, yet more modern than ever!
Since its initial release in 1984, BOULDER DASH® has thrilled generations of players. Now, the iconic title returns with a modernized game engine, numerous worlds, an extensive level editor, and a variety of visual presentation options – a celebration for long-time fans and curious newcomers alike!
Your task: Collect diamonds in a cave filled with treacherous enemies and falling rocks until the door to the exit opens. Here, you must not only act skillfully and react quickly, but also develop the right strategy to master your way through the labyrinth.
Once you have completed all 320 levels, you can use the editor to create your own new levels, and also download and play content from the worldwide BOULDER DASH® community for free.

80 classic levels from BOULDER DASH® I, II, III & IV – remastered with the original Atari 400/800, C64, ZX Spectrum and Apple II graphics!
320 levels full of excitement, strategy, and diamond fever – 240 of them brand new!
6 completely new worlds and 6 exclusive fan worlds from real BOULDER DASH® legends (Firefox, Dr. Guru, Arno Weber, Altermaven and more)
New game elements: Growing walls, slime, enemy generators, eggs, and much more!
Level editor & community content: Build your own caves or play countless creations from other players
Choose your hero: Play with one of six unique Rockford® characters from BOULDER DASH® history – inspired by the original design
Powerful sound: Accompanied by a catchy soundtrack from one of Germany's most beloved video game composers, Chris Huelsbeck
Winner of the ‘Retro Roots‘ Pixel Awards Europe 2025 and awarded ‘Best Remake/Remaster‘ by the UK Gaming Network. Nominated for the German Children’s Software Award ‘TOMMI 2025’.
Time travel doesn't exist? Yes, it does! With BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary, you can travel back to the golden age of video games – and bring the best of it into the present. Be there when Rockford® makes history again!
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Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Polish
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Hours played at review time, across 38 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
40 lat minęło jak... Największą zaletą gry jest dodanie klasycznych trzech części Boulder Dasha, w które grałem na klonie ZX Spectrum (Timex Computer 2048).
Solo quería jugar a la versión original que jugué con mi Atari 800XL.
Legenda. Uczyła przemyślanych ruchów. Grałam w to w 1993 r. Nadszedł czas na powrót do tej rozrywki.
Very much yes. Just look at the hours i have put into this game. I received this free very late in the testing stage. Less than 3 weeks pre release and some small little issues got fixed as a result. But i have bought this also on PS5 Switch and 2 other family steam accounts so for a 20 euro game i got free i paid 80 euro because i love it so much. If you see me on top of the leaderboard its from 40 years of practice. This game is better than what i played in the 80s. So buy it and try take me on.
Boulder Dash III was my first ever computer game. I was loading it from a cassette tape connected to my ZX Spectrum. Many thanks to the developers for allowing me to relive those memories and enjoy playing this timeless classic. BDI, BDII, BDIII games are gold. However the part with modern interpretation lacks that atmosphere, that sound, that visual style, it's more like a telephone arcade. But it does not decrease the value of this release.
Toute ma jeunesse !
Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary: 40 Years of Pure, Unadulterated Fun! If you want to understand the roots of gaming while playing a title that feels incredibly fresh, this is it. Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary isn’t just a remaster; it’s the ultimate love letter to Rockford and the millions of players who grew up dodging falling rocks and hunting for diamonds. Insane Amount of Content: With over 320 levels, including 80 remastered classics and 240 brand-new caves, the value here is unbeatable. You can literally play through the entire history of the franchise in one package. Visual Versatility: I love that you can swap between modern HD graphics and authentic 8-bit styles (C64, ZX Spectrum, etc.). It’s the perfect way to satisfy both nostalgia and modern tastes. Legendary New Content: The inclusion of the "Liepa World"—20 mind-bending levels from original creator Peter Liepa—is a masterstroke. It’s challenging, clever, and reminds you why this game became a legend. Infinite Replayability: The level editor is intuitive and powerful. Being able to build your own deathtraps and play community creations means you’ll never truly "finish" the game. The Huelsbeck Touch: The soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck is the cherry on top. It perfectly captures that high-energy arcade vibe that keeps you pushing for "just one more level." My verdict: 10/10. Whether you're a retro vet or a newcomer, this is a masterclass in puzzle design. It’s the perfect game for a series because the "near-misses" and clever solutions make for fantastic viewing! A Heartfelt Thanks to BBG Entertainment To the Team at BBG Entertainment: A huge thank you for allowing me the opportunity to do a first impressions review of Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary! You’ve done an incredible job of preserving the soul of the 1984 original while modernizing the experience for a 2026 audience. The inclusion of the classic visual modes and the contributions from legends like Peter Liepa and Chris Huelsbeck make this feel like a true celebration of gaming history. I’m so excited to start this series and show my audience why Boulder Dash is just as addictive and brilliant today as it was 40 years ago. Thank you for the trust and for keeping this icon alive! You can watch the video below and if you like the indie games i've posted then please subscribe and drop me a like and comment as it really does help me push my videos out as a new channel i am trying so hard to do amazing content for you all, Thanks https://youtu.be/ub0hum1ob_w?si=bPqmAkEWy2TfrSN9
Nagy kedvenc volt gyerekkoromban a C64-en, és most is játszom vele. A PC verzióban is megtalálható a klasszikus BD, de nagyon jó az űj modern verzió is!
I love the classic Boulder Dash series and also its successors. Glad that the franchise still exists. There are plenty of new levels and some are really challenging. This new version also has an editor and the ability to play community levels. Great! It's nice that this time also all classic levels are included. I bought the game also on Switch, where I play most of the time. The editor could be improved, tough.
dinámica del juego, totalmente renovada, muchos niveles difíciles y entretenidos, no se puede pasar un nivel de manera rápida y fácil, lo cual da muchas horas de entretención, enemigos notablemente mas rápidos y hay que crear una planificación para superar un nivel. muy recomendable para quienes tienen el 30TH aniversario.
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