NetHack - Revision history

Zagaberoo: resolve dangling references to 3.6.6 as the current version in history section

2026-05-26T19:07:01Z

resolve dangling references to 3.6.6 as the current version in history section

Umbire the Phantom: update download link, make stub template a proper todo

2026-05-05T08:47:38Z

update download link, make stub template a proper todo

Mutiny ligament052: Updated latest released version.

2026-05-05T06:23:37Z

Updated latest released version.

Engelson: /* Handset platforms */

2025-03-15T06:45:04Z

‎Handset platforms

Umbire the Phantom: expand server list with a couple more examples, fix lede

2024-07-19T18:51:12Z

expand server list with a couple more examples, fix lede

Lysdexia: /* Handset platforms */

2024-07-19T09:38:50Z

‎Handset platforms

Lysdexia: /* Download */ rearrange and add Nintendo DS

2024-07-19T09:36:50Z

‎Download: rearrange and add Nintendo DS

Furey: Fix ref: Bilious Patch Database -> NetHack Patch Database

2024-06-05T20:52:03Z

Fix ref: Bilious Patch Database -> NetHack Patch Database

Umbire the Phantom: lede

2023-11-26T21:43:17Z

lede

Tonttu3: Update latest version

2023-03-03T01:24:18Z

Update latest version

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 ''NetHack'''s first version, [[NetHack 1.3d|1.3d]], was released in July 1987, descending directly from [[Jay Fenlason's Hack|Jay Fenlason]] and [[Hack 1.0|Andries Brouwer]]'s Hack. Subsequent early versions of ''NetHack'', namely [[NetHack 1.4f|1.4f]], [[NetHack 2.2a|2.2a]] and [[NetHack 2.3e|2.3e]] were released through 1987 and 1988.
-In 1989, the first release of ''NetHack'''s current incarnation, [[NetHack 3.0.0|3.0.0]], was posted to Usenet. It featured a massive expansion over the previous versions.
+In 1989, the first release of ''NetHack'''s best-known incarnation, [[NetHack 3.0.0|3.0.0]], was posted to Usenet. It featured a massive expansion over the previous versions.
 [[NetHack 3.1.0|''NetHack'' 3.1.0]] was released in 1993, bringing several big changes, such as the introduction of [[Gehennom]] in place of [[Hell]], and the introduction of the [[invocation ritual]].
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 Three years later, [[NetHack 3.2.0|''NetHack'' 3.2.0]] was released, dedicated to the memory of [[Izchak Miller]].
-Several forks of ''NetHack'' were produced through the lifespan of both 3.1 and 3.2. The current version is [[NetHack 3.6.6|3.6.6]], but [[NetHack 3.4.3|3.4.3]] continues to be popular considering that it was the only version available for a long time.
+Several forks of ''NetHack'' were produced through the lifespan of both 3.1 and 3.2. The current version is [[NetHack 5.0.0|5.0.0]], but [[NetHack 3.4.3|3.4.3]] continues to be popular considering that it was the only version available for a long time.
 In addition, many [[variant]]s that are much more open about their development, such as [[UnNetHack]] or [[NetHack 4]], are popular.

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 {{otheruses|the culture, development, and historic aspects of NetHack|information on how to play the game and a start to the game mechanics|Guidebook}}
-'''''NetHack''''' is a [[roguelike]] computer game, and the most famous and popular of its kind. The latest version is 5.0.0, released on May 2, 2026. ''NetHack'' can be downloaded at the [https://www.nethack.org/v367/downloads.html official ''NetHack'' download page]. It is also available in [[NetHack in other languages|other languages]].  Many [[variant]]s and [[NetHack Patch Database|patches]] are also available.
+'''''NetHack''''' is a [[roguelike]] computer game, and the most famous and popular of its kind. The latest version is 5.0.0, released on May 2, 2026. ''NetHack'' can be downloaded at [https://nethack.org/v500/downloads.html the official ''NetHack'' download page]. It is also available [[NetHack in other languages|in other languages]].  Many [[variant]]s and [[NetHack Patch Database|patches]] are also available.
 The phrase "vanilla ''NetHack''" refers to the latest version as it was released by the [[DevTeam]], without any additional [[patch]]es.
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 ==Why do people like ''NetHack''?==
-{{stub|I think this page should be a kind of FAQ, as it may be the first place strangers will visit upon seeing the Main Page.}}
+{{todo|This page should be a kind of FAQ, as it may be the first place strangers will visit upon seeing the Main Page.}}
 ''NetHack'' enjoys popularity in niches. Mathematicians, programmers, physicists, engineers, linguists and writers all feel a strong pull, though anyone with an eye for detail, a sense of completeness, a respect for complexity, and a head for numbers will be at home.

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 {{otheruses|the culture, development, and historic aspects of NetHack|information on how to play the game and a start to the game mechanics|Guidebook}}
-'''''NetHack''''' is a [[roguelike]] computer game, and the most famous and popular of its kind. The latest version is 3.6.7, released on February 16, 2023. ''NetHack'' can be downloaded at the [https://www.nethack.org/v367/downloads.html official ''NetHack'' download page]. It is also available in [[NetHack in other languages|other languages]].  Many [[variant]]s and [[NetHack Patch Database|patches]] are also available.
+'''''NetHack''''' is a [[roguelike]] computer game, and the most famous and popular of its kind. The latest version is 5.0.0, released on May 2, 2026. ''NetHack'' can be downloaded at the [https://www.nethack.org/v367/downloads.html official ''NetHack'' download page]. It is also available in [[NetHack in other languages|other languages]].  Many [[variant]]s and [[NetHack Patch Database|patches]] are also available.
 The phrase "vanilla ''NetHack''" refers to the latest version as it was released by the [[DevTeam]], without any additional [[patch]]es.

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 ===Handset platforms===
 * [[iNetHack|''iNetHack'' for iOS]] on App Store
-* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbd.NetHack ''NetHack'' for Android] by gurr
+* [https://github.com/gurrhack/NetHack-Android/releases ''NetHack'' for Android] by gurr
 * [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nethackff ''NetHack'' for Android] by Fredrik Franstrom
 * [https://github.com/fancypantalons/NetHack/releases ''NetHackDS'' for Nintendo DS]

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 {{wikipedia|NetHack}}
 [[File:NetHack-Logo.svg|thumb|250px|Official NetHack logo]]
-:''This is the page on the culture, development, and historic aspects of ''NetHack''. For information on how to play the game and a start to the game mechanics, see [[Guidebook]].''
+{{otheruses|the culture, development, and historic aspects of NetHack|information on how to play the game and a start to the game mechanics|Guidebook}}
 '''''NetHack''''' is a [[roguelike]] computer game, and the most famous and popular of its kind. The latest version is 3.6.7, released on February 16, 2023. ''NetHack'' can be downloaded at the [https://www.nethack.org/v367/downloads.html official ''NetHack'' download page]. It is also available in [[NetHack in other languages|other languages]].  Many [[variant]]s and [[NetHack Patch Database|patches]] are also available.
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 ===Server platforms===
-* [[public server|Terminal telnet and SSH servers]]
+* Terminal telnet and SSH servers, such as:
-** [http://alt.org/nethack/ nethack.alt.org]
+** [[NAO|nethack.alt.org]]
 * [http://www.big-ape.net/nethax/ NetHax, an internet browser version of ''NetHack'' created in Ajax]
 * [https://github.com/kaladron/nethack-nacl nethack-nacl, ''NetHack'' 3.4.3 for Google Native Client (NaCl)]

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 ==Download==
 {{for|downloading the wiki itself|NetHackWiki:Download}}
 ===Official version===
 * [https://www.nethack.org/common/index.html Official ''NetHack'' download page] (Tiles and text interfaces are available for Windows, Linux, Mac, and other systems)
-===Computer-like platforms===
+===Server platforms===
 * [http://bilious.alt.org/ ''NetHack'' Patch Database]
 * [http://rpmfind.net/linux/rpm2html/search.php?query=nethack ''NetHack'' RPMs for Linux]
 * [http://www.cs.tu-berlin.de/~gaston/nethack Atari Binaries]
 * [ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/packages/pkgsrc/games/README.html NetBSD packages]
 * [http://www.phlamethrower.co.uk/riscos/nethack.php ''NetHack'' for RISC OS]
 * [ftp://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/alan/Packages/S390-games/ ''NetHack'' 3.4.1 packages for RedHat on S/390]
 * [http://vpsland.superglobalmegacorp.com/install/WindowsNT4.0-MIPS/games/nethack-3.1.2-MIPS.zip ''NetHack'' 3.1.2 for Windows NT 4.0 MIPS]
 * [ftp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/games/nethack/Msdos/NH_older Old to ancient versions of ''Hack'' and ''NetHack'' for MS-DOS]
-===Other platforms===
+===Handset platforms===
-* ''[[iNetHack]]'' for iOS, available from the App Store
+* [[iNetHack|''iNetHack'' for iOS]] on App Store
 * [http://www.feelthepawa.com/PSP/Nethack/ ''NetHack'' for PSP]
 * [http://www.suttoncourtenay.org.uk/duncan/Downloads ''NetHack'' for Psion 5/5MX]
-* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbd.NetHack ''NetHack'' for Android (port by gurr)]
+* [http://vpsland.superglobalmegacorp.com/install/WindowsCE/nethack/nethack3.4.3-WinCE-2.11-x86.zip ''NetHack'' 3.4.3 for Windows CE 2.11 x86]
 ===Other interfaces===
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 * [http://www.darkarts.co.za/vulture-for-nethack Vulture, a 3D display for ''NetHack'' 3.4.3] (see also [[Vulture]])
 * [http://www.darkarts.co.za/noegnud noegnud, alternate UI system for ''NetHack''] (see also [[noegnud]])
-* [http://gtk2hack.sourceforge.net/download.html ''NetHack'' for the gtk2 window system]
+* [http://gtk2hack.sourceforge.net/download.html ''NetHack'' for gtk2] the window system
 * [http://glhack.sourceforge.net/download.php glHack] (see also [[glHack]])
 * [http://www.sbrain.org/nethack3d/ ''NetHack'' 3D]
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 * [http://jnethack.sourceforge.jp/ ''NetHack'' in Japanese, based on ''NetHack'' 3.4.3]
 * [http://nethack-users.sourceforge.jp/ Other variants, Japanese translation]
-* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/nethack-de/files/ NetHack-De, ''NetHack'' in German (work in progress)]
+* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/nethack-de/files/ NetHack-De, ''NetHack'' in German] (work in progress)
 * [http://www.netzhack.de/download/neuste/ NetzHack, ''NetHack'' in German]
 * [http://spanish-nethack.sourceforge.net/ ''NetHack'' 3.4.3 in Spanish]

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 : ''This is the page on the culture, development, and historic aspects of ''NetHack''. For information on how to play the game and a start to the game mechanics, see [[Guidebook]].''
-'''''NetHack''''' is a [[roguelike]] computer game, and the most famous and popular of its kind. The latest version is 3.6.6, released on March 8th, 2020. ''NetHack'' can be downloaded at the [https://www.nethack.org/v366/downloads.html official ''NetHack'' download page]. It is also available in [[NetHack in other languages|other languages]].  Many [[variant]]s and [[Bilious Patch Database|patches]] are also available.
+'''''NetHack''''' is a [[roguelike]] computer game, and the most famous and popular of its kind. The latest version is 3.6.7, released on February 16, 2023. ''NetHack'' can be downloaded at the [https://www.nethack.org/v366/downloads.html official ''NetHack'' download page]. It is also available in [[NetHack in other languages|other languages]].  Many [[variant]]s and [[Bilious Patch Database|patches]] are also available.
 ''Vanilla NetHack'' refers to the version as it was released by the [[DevTeam]], without any additional [[patch]]es.