Here is a compilation of various Tunneler clones & remakes I’ve encountered.
First, here’s the original Tunneler for comparison:
Tunneler for the iPad by Andrej Tetak (2013): This looks like a pixel-perfect port to the iPad!
Tunneler for Android by the MyFlashLab team (2013): A single player (human vs. computer) implementation. Even the menu pages retain the original DOS feel! Here’s a review video by TalkAndroid.
SDL Tunneler by Taneli Kalvas (2003-2007): multi-platform (via SDL). Source code is here.
Tunnel Tanks by Raymond Myers (2010): multi-platform (another SDL implementation). Source code is here. Includes fancier arena “mazes”, and computer “AI” opponents:
GM Tunneler by Erik Leppen (2007): Windows. Adds: “configurable map settings (including a randomize option), custom player colors, and the placing of turrets at the cost of some energy.”
Pyros’s Mobile Miners by Avishay Yagoda (2000): DOS. Includes lots of additional weapons and options.
TunnelerDS by MagNet (2007): Tunneler for the Nintendo DS!
Tunnelers by Floating Minds (2010): Windows. Network play. 3D bird’s-eye view. Many options, weapons, and arena options.
Liero by Joosa Riekkinen & Erik Lindroos (1999): Windows (before Windows 7). While not truly a remake, this game has a look and feel that definitely seems inspired by Tunneler. Also check out OpenLieroX.
Tunneler2 by Allan Lavell (2011): Written in Python. Network play. [no good screenshot available]
TunnelTanks by Ray Myers (2014): Source code is here.
Tunneler by Chronos (2024): Developed using Lazarus for Windows and Linux.
tunneler.hrejko.com by Petr Mašát (2025): Online multiplayer, supporting more than two players, human or bots.
Tunneler: A Vibecoding Experiment by sojkaware (2025): AI-generated code is here.
What do you think is the best remake version?
For me https://tunneler.hrejko.com/ because I made it : ))
Hello,
I would like to share a fan-made remake of the original DOS game Tunneler, which was created by Geoffrey Silverton.
Tunneler was one of my favorite childhood games, and it left a strong impression on me thanks to its simple but brilliant gameplay. As a tribute to this classic, I have created a modern remake that stays true to the spirit of the original.
The game is available here:
https://tunneler.hrejko.com
If the original author happens to see this message, I would be incredibly grateful if he could get in touch. I would truly appreciate any feedback or thoughts about the remake.
Thank you for keeping the legacy of this great game alive, and thank you to Geoffrey Silverton for creating such a memorable piece of gaming history.
Best regards,
Petr Masat