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Commodore 64 · Puzzle
Boulder Dash
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | First Star Software |
| Publisher | First Star Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Boulder Dash |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Boulder Dash is a puzzle game released for the Commodore 64, developed by First Star Software.
Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Boulder Dash series; on the C64 you can also try Boulder Dash: Construction Kit and Boulder Dash II. The series also appears on other systems with Boulder Dash (ColecoVision) and Boulder Dash (NES). First Star Software also made Flip & Flop, Astro Chase and Spy vs. Spy for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Boulder Dash is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Boulder Dash walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Boulder Dash.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Boulder Dash FAQ
Who made Boulder Dash?
It was developed by First Star Software.
Is Boulder Dash multiplayer?
No. Boulder Dash is a single-player game.
How long does Boulder Dash take to play?
As a puzzle game, Boulder Dash typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Boulder Dash on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.