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Brogue vs NetHack

A side-by-side look at Brogue and NetHack. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Brogue

Brogue

Games

Brogue is an open-source, ASCII-based roguelike game for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. It has clean, intuitive gameplay with emergent depth through its simulation of dungeon ecosystems. Brogue emphasizes strategy and tactics over character building.

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NetHack

NetHack

Games

NetHack is a single-player roguelike video game originally released in 1987. It features ASCII graphics, randomness, and a steep learning curve. The goal is to retrieve the Amulet of Yendor from the bottommost level of a dungeon.

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