A modern remake of the classic DOS game Tunneler – playable online in your browser
▶ Play Online NowAbout 35 years ago, as a kid, I discovered a small DOS game called Tunneler. Two tanks, underground tunnels, pure adrenaline. I was hooked instantly. For decades I kept coming back to it, and every time I felt the same frustration — why doesn't a modern version of this exist? No one ever made one.
So I built it myself. Tunneler Reborn is my love letter to that original game — rebuilt from scratch for the modern web, playable right in your browser, with friends or against bots.
Tunneler Reborn runs on hrejko.com — a custom, lightweight multiplayer game framework built from scratch.
WebSocket-based communication with automatic state synchronization. No lag, no plugins.
No downloads, no installs. Open the link and you're in the game within seconds.
Designed for real-time top-down 2D games with smooth rendering and responsive controls.
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Quick answers about Tunneler Reborn, browser support, and multiplayer.
Yes. Tunneler Reborn is free to play directly in your browser with no download or installation.
A single server supports up to 8 players in real-time multiplayer matches.
Yes. AI bots can fill empty slots so you can practice and play even when there are no human players online.
The game is designed for modern desktop browsers with WebSocket support, including recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
Tunneler Reborn keeps the classic tunneling tank combat, while adding modern online multiplayer, bots, and gameplay bonuses for browser play.
Tunneler is a classic DOS tank game originally released in 1991. Two players control tanks that dig through underground terrain, hunting each other in a maze of self-made tunnels. The gameplay is simple but intense — navigate the dark earth, find your opponent, and destroy their base. The original site and historical notes are preserved at tunneler.org.
The DOS original was created by Geoffery Silverton during 1989 to 1992. The original Tunneler became a cult favorite among DOS gaming enthusiasts. It was one of the earliest split-screen multiplayer tank combat games, and its unique blend of digging mechanics and tactical combat made it unforgettable.
Tunneler Reborn is a modern browser remake of this DOS classic. Play Tunneler online with up to 8 players — no download needed. The game preserves the original top-down tank combat feel while adding modern multiplayer capabilities, AI bots, and power-ups. Whether you remember the original DOS tank game or are discovering it for the first time, Tunneler Reborn brings that underground warfare experience to your browser.
A few frames from the original DOS release for historical context.
Tunneler Reborn is a passion project built from scratch. I've spent countless hours developing, polishing, and maintaining this game to bring a 35-year-old childhood dream to life for the modern web.
If you're enjoying the tanks, tunnels, and arcade thrills, consider supporting this work. Your contribution helps fund server costs, feature development, and ensures Tunneler Reborn stays free and playable for everyone.
Every bit helps keep the engines running. Thank you for believing in this project!