Digger Classic Retro Arcade Game is a brilliant blast from the past. It perfectly captures the spirit of the original 1983 MS-DOS classic, bringing the iconic jewel-collecting, monster-dodging gameplay to touchscreens. The developer clearly respected the source material, retaining the authentic pixel art, the memorable chiptune soundtrack (including Popcorn!), and the unforgiving difficulty that defined the golden age of arcade gaming.
While the touch controls take a little getting used to compared to an old-school keyboard, they are responsive enough once you find your groove. Navigating the dirt tunnels, strategically dropping bags of gold on pursuing Nobbins and Hobbins, and collecting that elusive cherry still provides a genuine adrenaline rush. It's a fantastic nostalgia trip for older gamers and a great piece of gaming history for new ones.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.45Tue Jan 03 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon.
+Minor bug fixes
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Re-live one of the most popular games of the 1980s. Digger is the classic arcade game remastered with complete touch inputs for your iPhone and iPad (also available for your Mac from our website).
Digger is similar to the other popular DOS games Mr. Do! and Dig Dug. You are placed in an underground maze and can dig horizontal and vertical tunnels through it. At various points on the board are emeralds and bags of gold. Monsters (initially in the "nobbin" form) appear at the top right-hand corner. If earth is excavated from under a gold bag, then the bag will wobble for a few seconds and then drop releasing gold. Falling bags will squash monsters, but they will also squash the digger. The digger has a weapon, which fires in a straight line, but takes several seconds to recharge (taking longer as the levels go higher).
Monsters sometimes change from the "nobbin" form to the "hobbin" form. Hobbins also have the power to excavate and can destroy emeralds and gold bags while so doing.
When a monster is killed, another will appear at the top right-hand corner of the screen. Once all the monsters for the level have been created, a cherry appears in their place. If the digger collects this, bonus mode is entered, and for about fifteen seconds the digger is able to eat the monsters (similar to Pac-Man).
A level ends when all the emeralds are gone or all the monsters have been killed.
Note: There are no in-app purchases needed (and no ads) if you paid to download the game.
Requires iOSΒ 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Re-live one of the most popular games of the 1980s. Digger is the classic arcade game remastered with complete touch inputs for your iPhone and iPad (also available for your Mac from our website).
Digger is similar to the other popular DOS games Mr. Do! and Dig Dug. You are placed in an underground maze and can dig horizontal and vertical tunnels through it. At various points on the board are emeralds and bags of gold. Monsters (initially in the "nobbin" form) appear at the top right-hand corner. If earth is excavated from under a gold bag, then the bag will wobble for a few seconds and then drop releasing gold. Falling bags will squash monsters, but they will also squash the digger. The digger has a weapon, which fires in a straight line, but takes several seconds to recharge (taking longer as the levels go higher).
Monsters sometimes change from the "nobbin" form to the "hobbin" form. Hobbins also have the power to excavate and can destroy emeralds and gold bags while so doing.
When a monster is killed, another will appear at the top right-hand corner of the screen. Once all the monsters for the level have been created, a cherry appears in their place. If the digger collects this, bonus mode is entered, and for about fifteen seconds the digger is able to eat the monsters (similar to Pac-Man).
A level ends when all the emeralds are gone or all the monsters have been killed.
Note: There are no in-app purchases needed (and no ads) if you paid to download the game.




Experience the nostalgia of the 1983 classic Digger! Control your digging machine through subterranean mazes, collecting precious gems while outsmarting relentless enemies like Nobbins and Hobbins. Use strategy to drop gold bags on your foes or grab the cherry to turn the tables in this faithful retro port.
Authentic retro graphics and sound
Classic MS-DOS gameplay
On-screen directional controls
Global leaderboards
Navigate your machine through the dirt to collect all the emeralds on the screen. Clearing all gems advances you to the next, much harder level.
Avoid the Nobbins and Hobbins chasing you. You can shoot them with a slow-recharging fireball or dig under bags of gold to crush them.
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AppAdvice Wed Jul 13 2016
Master the fast-paced, maze-chase gameplay. Timing your movements and planning your tunnel routes are essential for survival.
Yes, it features the iconic retro chiptune soundtrack, including the famous 'Popcorn' melody.