Unlike traditional action games, The Doctor and the Dalek was designed as an educational tool for the BBC’s "Make it Digital" campaign.

To upgrade the Dalek’s systems (like anti-gravity or shields), players must complete "TARDIS Training" challenges. These puzzles teach basic coding principles such as selection, repetition (loops), and variables .

The Doctor and the Dalek is a beloved 2014 platformer that remains a significant part of Whoniverse history, even though it was . While it is no longer available on official storefronts like the BBC TARDIS website or mobile app stores, fans still search for ways to experience this unique collaboration between the Twelfth Doctor and his greatest enemy. The Story of the "Good" Dalek

Similar classic BBC titles, like The Last Dalek (2005), are often preserved through projects like Flashpoint for those looking to play through a browser-based environment.