Novasplore Games' Diggy Diggy Mole has moved from demo to physical release: the new NES and Famicom cartridge editions are available through the Homebrew Factory, with the launch announced by Broke Studio.
The title, developed by Novasplore Games contributors Geek_Joystick, Tumulde and Heosphoros, was previously issued as a demo on itch.io in January 2026.
Built with handwritten 6502 Assembly code, the game positions itself as a Metroid-like platformer for classic Nintendo hardware.
Gameplay and premise
Diggy Diggy Mole casts players as a mole protagonist with a pickaxe embedded in their skull who must excavate a lost subterranean treasure to repay a mafia debt.
The project foregrounds digging as a core mechanic: an opening line in the game concisely sets the scene by establishing the mole and its primary action of digging.
Players traverse four distinct underground environments, using running, jumping and parkour alongside tunnelling and drilling to negotiate hazards that include sharp rock formations and spiky-headed enemies.
Collectible picks unlock new mole abilities that enable enhanced movement through both air and ground, supporting a style of platforming reviewers have compared to Celeste.
The release also features an original chiptune soundtrack.
Development and technical details
Novasplore Games developed Diggy Diggy Mole using 100% handwritten 6502 Assembly, a detail the team has highlighted to underscore the project’s technical fidelity to NES-era programming.
The physical NES edition is reported to include a multi-region security chip that supports both PAL and NTSC machines, and the cartridge has been tested on authentic Nintendo Entertainment System hardware, including both front-loader and top-loader models.
Physical release, packaging and pricing
Both the NES and Famicom boxed editions are priced at €50.
The physical package is promoted as a full collector’s release and includes a new cartridge, cartridge sleeve, full-colour cardboard box, full-colour manual, styrofoam block for protection and a PDF booklet.
The Homebrew Factory distribution and the Broke Studio announcement mark a notable entry in the contemporary NES homebrew scene, bringing a demo-era itch.io project to a full retail-style presentation for collectors and retro players.
With confirmed technical provenance, an accessible physical release and a clear lineage from a January 2026 demo, Diggy Diggy Mole represents a concrete example of ongoing homebrew development for NES and Famicom hardware.
The title, developed by Novasplore Games contributors Geek_Joystick, Tumulde and Heosphoros, was previously issued as a demo on itch.io in January 2026.
Built with handwritten 6502 Assembly code, the game positions itself as a Metroid-like platformer for classic Nintendo hardware.
Gameplay and premise
Diggy Diggy Mole casts players as a mole protagonist with a pickaxe embedded in their skull who must excavate a lost subterranean treasure to repay a mafia debt.
The project foregrounds digging as a core mechanic: an opening line in the game concisely sets the scene by establishing the mole and its primary action of digging.
Players traverse four distinct underground environments, using running, jumping and parkour alongside tunnelling and drilling to negotiate hazards that include sharp rock formations and spiky-headed enemies.
Collectible picks unlock new mole abilities that enable enhanced movement through both air and ground, supporting a style of platforming reviewers have compared to Celeste.
The release also features an original chiptune soundtrack.
Development and technical details
Novasplore Games developed Diggy Diggy Mole using 100% handwritten 6502 Assembly, a detail the team has highlighted to underscore the project’s technical fidelity to NES-era programming.
The physical NES edition is reported to include a multi-region security chip that supports both PAL and NTSC machines, and the cartridge has been tested on authentic Nintendo Entertainment System hardware, including both front-loader and top-loader models.
Physical release, packaging and pricing
Both the NES and Famicom boxed editions are priced at €50.
The physical package is promoted as a full collector’s release and includes a new cartridge, cartridge sleeve, full-colour cardboard box, full-colour manual, styrofoam block for protection and a PDF booklet.
The Homebrew Factory distribution and the Broke Studio announcement mark a notable entry in the contemporary NES homebrew scene, bringing a demo-era itch.io project to a full retail-style presentation for collectors and retro players.
With confirmed technical provenance, an accessible physical release and a clear lineage from a January 2026 demo, Diggy Diggy Mole represents a concrete example of ongoing homebrew development for NES and Famicom hardware.