Game Groups > Dig Dug variants

Games with gameplay similar to the 1982 arcade game Dig Dug. Gameplay typically consists of moving around an underground area and trying to defeat all of the enemies there by either pumping them up with air till they pop or by crushing them by loosening a heavier object and letting it drop on them. While similar, this should not be confused with Mr. Do!., which is more about collecting items. Also, it shouldn't be confused with Boulder Dash which is a bit more puzzle based as the heavy objects are set up more to crush the player than to aid them so the player's movement has to be more methodical than in a Dig Dug type game.
Games that are part of the Dig Dug lineage, endorsed by Namco or one of its sub-licencees are in game group Dig Dug licensees.