jnethack
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Description:
Japanese localization of NetHack
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: game roguelike japanese nethack dungeon-crawler
Install: brew install jnethack
About:
Jnethack is a Japanese localized version of the classic roguelike game NetHack. It provides full translation of in-game messages, items, and interface elements into Japanese, making the game accessible to Japanese-speaking players. This formula builds the game from source, ensuring compatibility with modern macOS systems while preserving the original gameplay experience.
Key Features:
  • Complete Japanese localization of all in-game text
  • Preserves all original NetHack gameplay mechanics and features
  • Compiles natively on macOS via Homebrew
  • Supports both terminal and graphical interfaces
  • Maintains compatibility with standard NetHack save files and bones files
Use Cases:
  • Playing NetHack with a fully Japanese-localized interface
  • Learning roguelike game mechanics in Japanese
  • Classic dungeon crawling gameplay for Japanese-speaking users
Alternatives:
  • nethack – Standard English version of NetHack without Japanese localization
  • slashem – Super Lotsa Added Stuff Hack - Extended Magic variant with more content but English-only
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 12, 2025 12:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 309d8e45
Sep 14, 2024 9:48am 0 VERSION_BUMP df056c73