What Is Rockbasher and What Kind of Game Is It?

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Rockbasher is a free browser-based puzzle-action game in which you guide a small dragon-worm through underground mazes, collect diamonds and other valuables, and find the exit to each level. You can start playing immediately in a browser without installing anything (the site recommends Chrome). The site describes the game as free and ad-free, but full access to all levels requires a free sign-up; a set of demo levels is playable without subscribing.

How the Game Works

Each level is a maze you dig through. Your goals are to score points and reach the exit. Points come from collecting diamonds and gold, and from eating tomatoes. The cave is not passive: creatures chase you through the tunnels you dig, and you can stop them by dropping stones on them. You will also learn to use grenades, bombs, keys, and other interactive objects scattered through the world.

The site describes it as a "puzzle action game" that "makes thinking adapted to children as adults," with hundreds of existing levels across multiple styles of play.

What You Need to Know Before Playing

Question Answer
Price The site states the game is totally free and without advertising
Installation None; runs in the browser (best on Chrome)
Full level access Requires a free sign-up; demo levels are available without a subscription
Saving progress Tied to a free account, which keeps your scores "everywhere"
Level editor Available after signing up; you can create and share your own levels
Mobile support Minimal for now, per the site
Last update noted on site 13 June 2018

Who It Suits

  • Players who like maze puzzles with light action — digging routes, dodging or trapping enemies, and managing items like bombs and keys.
  • Families — the site pitches it for both children and adults.
  • Players who want to build levels — the editor lets you design maps and share them with friends, though this requires an account.
  • Desktop browser users — given the minimal mobile support, a computer with Chrome is the safer choice.

Practical Notes

The game has been around in some form for a long time: the developer says the first version was made 20 years ago and later rebuilt for the web with redone graphics. That history shows in the design — it is a classic dig-and-collect maze game rather than a modern action title. If you want to try it before committing, start with the demo levels; if you enjoy them, a free account unlocks more maps, progress saving, and the editor.