Lode Runner: Pixel Gold Hunt
By @GaoSong
Collect gold bars and outsmart guards by digging traps in this classic arcade platformer.
How to play
- Move your runner across platforms, ladders, and ropes.
- Collect every gold bar to reveal the exit door.
- Dig holes to the left or right to trap pursuing guards.
- Reach the exit door to advance to the next level.
- Dodge the boss's projectiles in the final vault.
Controls
- Touch
- Use the on-screen directional pad to move and climb, and tap the dig buttons to remove bricks.
- Keyboard
- Use the Arrow keys or WASD to move and climb, and press Z or X to dig left or right.
- Mouse
- Not supported.
More about this game
In Lode Runner: Pixel Gold Hunt, your goal is to collect every gold bar in six unique vaults. You must navigate ladders and ropes while avoiding blue guards. You can dig temporary holes in the brick floor to trap enemies or create escape routes. Once all the gold is collected, a pixel door appears for you to exit. The difficulty increases across the six levels, culminating in a final vault guarded by a projectile-throwing boss. A run ends if you are caught by a guard, hit by a projectile, sealed in a brick, or fall off the maze.
Tips
- Holes stay open for 5.8 seconds, so time your digs carefully to trap guards without getting stuck yourself.
- Guards remain trapped for 2.3 seconds before respawning, giving you a brief window to escape or grab nearby gold.
- Level 3 is a bonus stage with no enemies, so focus on collecting all 16 gold bars quickly.
Questions
How do I defeat the enemies?
You cannot permanently defeat the blue guards. You can only dig holes to trap them temporarily for 2.3 seconds. After that, they will respawn at their starting positions.
What happens if I fall into a hole I dug?
If you fall into a hole and the 5.8-second timer runs out, the brick will seal around you, and your run will end immediately.
How do I beat the boss in Level 6?
The boss throws projectiles every 2.2 seconds. You must dodge these pixel boulders by changing floors or using ladders while collecting the remaining gold bars.