Tunnel Dash
Dig through the earth, collect gems, and outsmart the Crawlers!
Score
0
Lives
❤❤❤
Level
1
Time
0
Best
0
⛏️
Tunnel Dash
Arrow keys / WASD on desktop. D-pad on mobile.
How to use
- 1
Move with arrow keys or WASD on desktop, or hold the on-screen D-pad on mobile, to dig through the dirt.
- 2
Collect every gem to clear the level. Push rocks sideways and let them fall on Crawlers for bonus points.
- 3
Avoid Crawlers and falling rocks — you have 3 lives and a time bonus rewards a fast finish.
Tunnel Dash — Free Online Arcade Game
Play Tunnel Dash free in your browser. Dig through tunnels, collect gems, drop rocks on enemies, and clear all 5 levels in this classic 90s-style arcade game.
Tunnel Dash is a fast, free arcade game inspired by the golden-age DOS digger classics. You guide a hard-hatted miner through grids of dirt, carving out tunnels in real time as you sweep up sparkling gems. Each level packs more gems, more rocks, and more Crawlers, so you'll need to plan your tunnels carefully to stay one step ahead of the chase.
Rocks are your secret weapon. Dig out the dirt directly below a boulder and gravity does the rest — a falling rock will crush any Crawler unlucky enough to be underneath, awarding 50 bonus points. Push rocks sideways into tunnels to create chokepoints, or stack them to seal off escape routes. The 5 hand-tuned levels build from a gentle warm-up to a hectic, multi-Crawler labyrinth.
Tunnel Dash runs entirely in your browser — no installs, no signup, no ads. Play with arrow keys or WASD on desktop, or use the on-screen D-pad on mobile. Your best score is saved locally so you can chase your personal record across sessions, and a time bonus on every level rewards fast, clean runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I control Tunnel Dash?
On desktop, use the arrow keys or WASD to move. Hold a direction to keep digging that way. On mobile, hold one of the on-screen D-pad buttons. You can push a rock by walking into it horizontally if the cell beyond it is empty.
How do I kill the Crawlers?
Crawlers can't be touched directly — contact costs you a life. The safe way to take them out is to drop a rock on them. Dig the dirt below a boulder so it falls onto a Crawler beneath; the rock crushes them for 50 bonus points.
How does scoring work?
Each gem is worth 10 points, each Crawler crushed by a rock is worth 50, and every second left on the level timer when you clear the board adds 5 bonus points to your score. The faster and tidier your run, the higher your final total.
Does Tunnel Dash work on mobile?
Yes. The game is fully responsive and ships with an on-screen D-pad for touchscreens. There's nothing to install — the entire game runs in your browser, and your best score is saved locally on your device.
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