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NetHack vs Pathos:Nethack Codex

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

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.

asciidungeon-crawlerfantasyopen-source
Pathos:Nethack Codex

Pathos:Nethack Codex

Games

Pathos: Nethack Codex is a roguelike dungeon crawler game based on Nethack. It features pixel graphics, procedurally generated dungeons, and complex game systems. The codex version includes quality of life improvements and mod support.

roguelikedungeon-crawlerpixel-graphicsprocedurally-generatedcomplex-game-systemsquality-of-life-improvementsmod-support