Bomb Seeker

Bomb Seeker (1997), developed independently by Brad Perolis, is a deeply obscure freeware logic and puzzle title from the sunset years of the MS-DOS era.
By 1997, the gaming industry had overwhelmingly pivoted to 3D Windows 95 games, leaving the DOS platform primarily to independent hobbyists, student programmers, and the shareware/freeware scene. Bomb Seeker is a perfect example of this late-era garage development.
At its core, Bomb Seeker belongs to the tactical puzzle genre popularized by games like Microsoft’s Minesweeper and classic grid-clearing logic games.
The player is presented with a grid-based playing field where a specific number of explosive devices (bombs) are hidden beneath the tiles.
Using direct keyboard controls or basic mouse inputs, you safely uncover blank tiles. Uncovering a safe tile reveals a numerical clue indicating exactly how many bombs are hidden in the immediately adjacent grid squares.
The game is a test of pure deduction. Players must logically deduce which squares are lethal, flag them to neutralize the threat, and clear the entire board. One single analytical mistake or careless click triggers an immediate detonation and "Game Over."

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