Pixel Bomber Retro
By @GaoSong
Navigate a grid-based maze by dropping bombs to destroy walls, defeat enemies, and uncover the hidden exit to clear each stage.
How to play
- Move your character through the maze using the directional controls.
- Drop a bomb next to soft walls to blow them up and open new paths.
- Step away quickly before the 2.4-second fuse triggers the explosion.
- Collect hidden power-ups to increase your bomb count, blast range, and speed.
- Defeat all enemies and step on the revealed exit to complete the level.
Controls
- Touch
- Use the on-screen D-pad or swipe to move, and tap the bomb button.
- Keyboard
- Use the arrow keys or WASD to move, and press Space or Enter to drop bombs.
- Mouse
- Click the on-screen D-pad to move and the bomb icon to place explosives.
More about this game
Your goal is to clear all enemies and find the hidden exit in a grid-based maze. You start with a single bomb that detonates after 2.4 seconds, destroying soft walls and revealing power-ups that increase your blast range, bomb capacity, or movement speed. As you progress through the levels, enemy counts increase and their movement speed scales up. A run ends if you are caught in a bomb blast, touch an enemy, or successfully clear all stages.
Tips
- Bombs take exactly 2.4 seconds to detonate. Always plan your escape route before placing one so you do not get trapped by your own blast.
- Focus on destroying soft walls early to uncover power-ups. Increasing your initial bomb capacity from 1 up to a maximum of 6 makes trapping enemies much easier.
- Enemies speed up by 14 percent each level. Watch their patrol patterns and place bombs at intersections where they are forced to turn into the explosion.
Questions
How do I finish a level?
You must destroy soft walls to uncover the hidden exit tile. However, the exit will remain sealed until you defeat every enemy currently patrolling the maze.
What do the different power-ups do?
The red power-up increases your blast range up to 7 tiles. The blue one increases your maximum bomb count to 6, and the green one boosts your movement speed.
Can my own bombs hurt me?
Yes, if you are caught within the blast range when the 2.4-second fuse expires, you will instantly lose the game. Always step out of the direct horizontal and vertical lines.