NerfHack

NerfHack is a variant of NetHack 3.7.0 created by User:hackemslashem.

NerfHack is the successor to Hack'EM, which was a modernized variant of SLASH'EM based on EvilHack. Unlike Hack'EM, NerfHack starts fresh from NetHack 3.7.0 and is designed to be a significantly more challenging variant than Vanilla NetHack. While it incorporates many features and mechanics from Hack'EM, it is not a full port, introducing numerous new changes in both content and design. By drawing inspiration from various NetHack variants and carefully fine-tuning different aspects of gameplay, key pain points have been identified and addressed to refine the difficulty curve — resulting in a more treacherous and rewarding dungeon.