How to Play Rockbasher and What Devices It Supports

Rockbasher is a free browser-based puzzle-action game where you guide a young dragon-worm through underground mazes. You dig your own paths, collect diamonds, gold, and tomatoes for points, and use items like grenades, bombs, and keys to reach each level's exit. It runs in a browser without installation and is best played on Chrome; mobile support is currently minimal. Note that the full level set requires a free sign-up, while a set of demo levels is playable without subscribing.

What kind of game Rockbasher is

Rockbasher is a puzzle-action game built around digging and route planning. The core loop is:

• Dig through the maze to open paths toward the exit.
• Score points by collecting diamonds and gold, or by eating tomatoes.
• Use items such as grenades, bombs, and keys to interact with the environment.
• Avoid or stop enemies — underworld creatures chase you through the tunnels you dig, and you can stop them by dropping stones on them.

The official description frames it as a game that "makes thinking adapted to children as adults," with hundreds of existing levels and multiple game styles. The developer notes the first version was made about 20 years ago and later adapted for the web with redone graphics, free and without advertising.

How to start playing

1. Open the site in a desktop browser. The page states the game is best on Chrome and playable online without installation.
2. Choose a demo level to try it first. The site offers "Play: Easy" and "Play: Normal" demo levels that work without a subscription.
3. Sign up for free if you want the full game. The page says signing up gives you more levels, lets you keep your scores everywhere, and saves your progression. The "Sign up" link points to the site's subscribe page.
4. Learn the controls by playing. The description says the game is "easy to use, easy to handle," and that you learn to use grenades, bombs, keys, and other items as you go. The page does not list specific key bindings, so expect to pick up controls in-game.

Expected result: you should be able to dig, collect items, and reach the exit of a demo level without creating an account. If you want the full level set and saved progress, create the free account.

Devices and browser support

The page does not specify operating systems, minimum browser versions, or touch controls, so treat desktop Chrome as the reliable option and expect a limited experience on phones and tablets.

Level editor and sharing

Beyond playing, the site offers an editor: signed-up players can create their own levels and share them with friends. The page also invites feedback by email, listing a contact address in an obfuscated form. If you enjoy the base game and want to build mazes, the editor is the main reason to register beyond unlocking levels.

Common snags to expect

• You hit a level limit without an account. The page explicitly says to sign up to play all levels, so demo access is intentionally partial.
• You try it on a phone and controls feel awkward. Mobile support is described as minimal, so switch to a desktop browser.
• You can't find control instructions. The page doesn't document key bindings; learn by experimenting in the early demo levels, where the game introduces items gradually.
• You expect frequent updates. The page shows a last update of 13 June 2018 and says the developer continues improving it "according to the time I have available," so don't count on a steady release schedule.