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Positive — 87% positive (38 reviews) · 16 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
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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Action, Indie, Strategy, Casual · 2025 · More £15 - £30 games
Navigate treacherous levels as you master classic and new challenges in BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary, an indie strategy game where every move counts.
About this game
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!
Celebrate 40 years of retro action – with a game that made history!
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.
Never before has BOULDER DASH® looked better or sounded more spectacular!
Highlights of the 40th Anniversary Edition:
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!
Relive the legend with the ultimate BOULDER DASH® – for retro fans, puzzle pros, and newcomers alike!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphics card with 256 MB VRAM and PixelShader 3.0 support
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- Sound Card: Direct Sound
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3GHz or faster processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT1030 or higher; AMD Radeon RX 460 or higher
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct Sound
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
New Year update
Rockford wishes you a Happy New Year. As a special New Year's gift, we have a new update for you::3 new modern worlds with 60 new modern caves1 classic world (Boulder Dash IV) with 20 classic cavesClassic mode also supports ZX Spectrum and Apple II original graphicsJapanese and Russian localisation addedImproved Steam Deck supportBug fixes and improvementsAnd many moreRead full article on Community Announcements (haaanz)AnnouncementsOfficial
Official Soundtrack Now Available!
When a legend meets a legendAll music and sound effects for the Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary game were created by renowned composer Chris Huelsbeck. Now you have a unique opportunity to purchase the soundtrack, which includes all songs used in the game, plus several bonus tracks.In total, the soundtrack contains: 16 fabulous songs featured in the game, 2 fantastic fresh modern versions derived from the 1984 original 11 exclusive bonus tracks added to the lineup!A TOTAL OF 29 PIECES OF PURE AUDIO AWESOMENESS! !Get the full soundtrack here! 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! Join Rockford on his hunt for diamonds in dangerous caves – more faithful to the original than ever before, yet more modern than ever!About ChrisChris Huelsbeck, one of the world’s best-known video game musicians of all time, provides the soundtrack for new Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary version. With his soundtracks for The Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and over 80 other games, the German-born artist, who lives in the USA since 1998, has made history.Read full article on Community Announcements (vaclav)AnnouncementsOfficial
Together We Dash — BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary’s Steam Nomination!
The Steam Awards are here, and BOULDER DASH is part of it! If you enjoy BOULDER DASH's addicting and fascinating gameplay and charming design, now’s the perfect time to show your appreciation. Cast your vote for BOULDER DASH and join our community in celebrating this milestone. Community support is the heartbeat of this game and has been vital in shaping its success. During the development of BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary we have cooperated (and still cooperating) with the BOULDER DASH community: BOULDER DASH fans and professionals have designed levels and have been beta testers. Chris Huelsbeck, one of the world’s best-known video game musicians of all time, provides the soundtrack for new BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary version. With his soundtracks for The Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and over 80 other games, the German-born artist, who lives in the USA since 1998, has made history. Your votes in the Game of the Year category not only highlight BOULDER DASH’s unique gameplay and nostalgic charm but also celebrate the vibrant community that has grown around it. Every vote counts and brings us closer to achieving this incredible recognition. We invite each of you to join this exciting journey by casting your vote for BOULDER DASH in the Steam Awards. Created by two Canadian programmers in 1984, BOULDER DASH has become one of the longest running videogame franchises! The original BOULDER DASH is a pioneering interactive game dating back to the early times of the home computer and video game era. Its many sequels have delighted and challenged casual and hard-core players of all ages and sexes for over nearly four decades.Together, we can show the world the strength of our community and why BOULDER DASH deserves to be named Game of the Year!Read full article on Community Announcements (vaclav)Patch NotesOfficial
control remapping
control remapping in settings bug fixesRead full article on Community Announcements (haaanz)Patch NotesOfficial
bug fixes
fix for monitor with aspects 21:9 (classic levels had wrong layout). fix and improve of amoeba localisation fixesRead full article on Community Announcements (haaanz)
