Mr. Driller Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Puzzle

Mr. Driller

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMr. Driller
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Mr. Driller is a puzzle game developed by Namco.

Among the 17 Dreamcast puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mr. Driller series. The series also appears on other systems with Mr. Driller (PS1) and Mr. Driller (GBC). Namco also made Soulcalibur and Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness for the Dreamcast.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Mr. Driller 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.

Mr. Driller gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Mr. Driller walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Mr. Driller FAQ

Who made Mr. Driller?

It was developed by Namco.

How long does Mr. Driller take to play?

As a puzzle game, Mr. Driller 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 Mr. Driller 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.

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