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Gravedigger is a top-down action and puzzle game released in 2002 for MS-DOS. It was developed and published by InFluid Software. Players assume the role of Samuel, a gravedigger drawn to the legendary Loodam Crypts by tales of hidden wealth.

The player controls Samuel from a fixed overhead perspective, navigating through a series of crypt levels. The primary objectives are to gather jewels scattered throughout each stage and then locate the exit to proceed. Progression is structured around individual levels, each presenting a self-contained environment filled with hazards. Players must avoid contact with monsters and environmental traps while solving spatial puzzles. These puzzles often involve activating switches in a specific sequence or finding keys to unlock barriers.

Gameplay involves exploration and interaction using a shovel, which serves as both a tool and a weapon. The shovel can defeat weaker enemies encountered early on, though more formidable foes appear in later stages. The core challenge lies in managing navigation through the crypts, collecting items, and deciphering the logical order of actions required to solve each level's puzzle and safely reach the exit.