Screenshots1 / 4
Digger
挖掘者
Digger is an action maze game released in 1983 by Windmill Software. Players control a digger character navigating underground levels, tunneling through dirt to collect treasures while evading hostile creatures. The game combines maze exploration with a digging mechanic unique for its era: players don't simply navigate pre-made paths but actively dig tunnels through the terrain. Controls are straightforward—arrow keys allow four-directional movement and digging. The objective is to clear each level by collecting treasure bags scattered throughout the caverns while avoiding enemies that patrol the maze. Difficulty increases progressively across levels, with more enemies and tighter layouts requiring quick reflexes and careful route planning. Digger demonstrated the arcade action genre's viability on DOS systems during the early 1980s.
- Developer
- Windmill Software
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4K)
- Last updated
Digger Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Digger on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Digger Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Digger on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Digger" DOS longplay 1983
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Digger released?
Digger was released in 1983 for the DOS.
Who developed Digger?
Digger was developed by Windmill Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Digger support?
Digger is a single-player Action game for the DOS.
What type of game is Digger?
Digger is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Digger for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Digger runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Digger in the browser?
No. Digger streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Digger?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Digger work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Digger this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Digger. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
