Supaplex

Murphy’s journey across a hostile computer circuit turns a simple collectathon into one of the most demanding logic-puzzle experiences of its era. Supaplex is a fast, compact maze game in the Boulder Dash tradition, where every screen is packed with falling objects, narrow routes, and hazards that punish careless movement. Its bright, retro circuitry look keeps the mood playful, but the puzzles quickly become tense as one bad push or mistimed step can trap the player for good. Across 111 hand-built stages, the goal is to gather enough Infotrons and reach the exit without being crushed, eaten, or caught in an avoidable chain reaction.

Each level asks you to read the board before committing to a route. Murphy moves through tiles, collects Infotrons, shifts Zonks, navigates around dangerous Electrons, and avoids roaming Snik-Snaks that can turn cramped passages into deadly traps. The central challenge comes from manipulating gravity and object placement: boulders fall when their support disappears, can roll into new positions, and often act as both obstacles and essential puzzle tools. Later levels demand careful timing, route planning, and a willingness to restart after an experiment fails, while selectable speeds, zoom and scrolling options, and immediate save support make the long campaign more manageable.

What separates Supaplex from many modern puzzle games is its ruthless clarity: it gives you a compact ruleset, then continually finds clever new ways to combine it. The original engine preserves the precise behavior that veteran players expect, including small interactions worth learning through repetition and experimentation. Customizable board colors add a welcome personal touch without distracting from the clean, readable design. Anyone who enjoys Boulder Dash, Sokoban-style planning, or old-school puzzle games built around mastery rather than hints will find plenty to enjoy, though newcomers should expect a steep but satisfying learning curve.