NetHack Alternatives

NetHack is described as 'Single player dungeon exploration game that runs on a wide variety of computer systems, with a variety of graphical and text interfaces all using the same game engine. Unlike many other Dungeons & Dragons-inspired games, the emphasis in NetHack is on discovering' and is a role-playing game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to NetHack for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Steam apps. The best NetHack alternative is Shattered Pixel Dungeon, which is both free and Open Source. Other NetHack like games are Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead, Pixel Dungeon, Ancient Domains of Mystery and Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

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  1. Moria icon
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    Moria is a roguelike computer game based heavily on J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings. The game's objective is to kill a Balrog, presumably Durin's Bane, deep within the Mines of Moria.

    15 Moria alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. 10,000,000 icon
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    10,000,000 is an award winning hybrid RPG/Action/Puzzle game. Matching tiles controls your character enabling you to explore, fight and loot. When you are not facing monsters you will be back in your prison, constructing buildings and getting stronger for your next run.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  3. Dweller icon
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    Dweller is the first roguelike created for java enabled cellphones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. The Dark Wizard has returned from his long, evil slumber to mess with the poor town of Villageshire. Once again, he’s stolen their only source of magical protection: the Orb! Now, it's up to a crazy, adventuring hero to fight hordes of deadly monsters to get the dumb thing...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Asterogue icon
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    Asterogue is a "juicy" graphical coffeebreak roguelike that is pretty much directly inspired by the original Rogue in terms of scope and features. You descend 17 levels into the heart of an asteroid to find The Orb and save the universe.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. LambdaHack : a small dungeon crawler illustrating the roguelike game engine of the same name

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  7. Make your online roguelike game in JavaScript with this handy template project. If you've ever wanted to make a roguelike game and you already know how to make a web page, this project is for you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. UnReal World is a unique combination of roguelike roleplaying game and survival simulation set in the Far North long, long ago. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
     
  9. Step into the enchanting world of FaFa Runner: Dawn Legends, where an epic adventure awaits! Developed using Flutter and the Flame engine, this RPG delivers a seamless gaming experience with stunning visual effects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Online
     
  10. Blocky Dungeon is a weird mix of block-placing puzzle and roguelike, where you build a dungeon and explore it at the same time! Defeat enemies, clear lines and collect loot. Explore the different dungeons, complete quests and try to survive as long as you can!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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