nethack ☆

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Description:
Single-player roguelike video game

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 5.0.0@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @NethackDev | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: game roguelike dungeon ascii classic

Install: brew install nethack

About:
Nethack is a single-player roguelike dungeon exploration game where players navigate a complex dungeon to retrieve the Amulet of Yendor. It features ASCII graphics, deep gameplay mechanics, and high replayability through procedural generation. The game is a descendant of the original Rogue and has been developed for decades by the NetHack Development Team.

Key Features:

Deep, turn-based gameplay with complex character classes and races
Procedurally generated dungeons ensuring high replayability
Classic ASCII graphics with optional tiles support
Extensive item identification and usage mechanics

Use Cases:

Classic gaming and nostalgia for retro roguelike enthusiasts
Strategy gaming requiring careful planning and risk management
Exploring open-source game development history

Alternatives:

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup – Modern roguelike with streamlined UI and tactical combat focus
Angband – Another classic roguelike with a focus on item collection and dungeon diving

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 9, 2026 11:21pm	5.0.0	1	REVISION_ONLY	96b01feb
May 5, 2026 9:08am	5.0.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	cdd3adb5
Sep 15, 2025 7:46am	3.6.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	e6b3992b
Sep 12, 2024 11:33am	3.6.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	ad5758ea
Oct 13, 2023 9:32am	3.6.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	b2609620
Sep 29, 2023 2:46pm	3.6.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	bab3d252
Feb 25, 2023 4:13am	3.6.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	755d5567