Ports were released for the Apple II, Atari ST, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and MS-DOS.

[5] Steve Panak reviewed the Atari 8-bit version of the game for Antic and wrote: "Of course, one expects all the hallmarks of a proven arcade wristbuster.

The simple objectives, fast action and superb graphics make for hours of addictive play".

said that "players unfamiliar with Boulderdash probably won't stand much of a chance; experts will be delighted.

[7] David Langendoen for Family Computing considered the game as "boulder" and "better" than its predecessors.