# Pathos

> Pathos is a dungeon adventure game with the soul of NetHack.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.x10host.pathos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.x10host.pathos)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.x10host.pathos`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Contrary Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 651,804
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (8,822 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-18
- **First published:** 2015-09-05
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.x10host.pathos)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pathos.azurewebsites.net/privacy.htm](https://pathos.azurewebsites.net/privacy.htm)

## Description

Pathos is a roguelike dungeon crawler game inspired by Nethack’s classic rule set. Players can select from 13 unique classes and embark on a challenging journey deep into haunted dungeons. Descend through levels to hell itself, defeat your nemesis, and escape with valuable loot. The game captures the spirit of Nethack with modern gameplay and community engagement.

Join the Pathos community on Reddit and Discord for tips, updates, and discussions. Developed using Invention, Pathos blends classic roguelike mechanics with fresh adventure elements for a captivating gaming experience.

## Rankings

- #87,983 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.x10host.pathos.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Pathos: Nethack Codex is praised for its deep, authentic roguelike experience on mobile with vast replayability and a free, ad-free model. However, reviewers frequently report performance and stability issues on lower-end hardware (lag, stuttering, crashes) and note the game still feels unfinished (missing sandbox/editor tools). Overall, it’s a beloved, challenging roguelike that shines for NetHack fans, but carries bugs and incomplete content on some devices.

### Pros

- Deep roguelike with high replayability and multiple playstyles.
- Free to play with no ads and is powered by evident passion from the developers.
- Authentic old-school NetHack-like roguelike feel on mobile.

### Cons

- Performance issues on low-end devices: lag, slow movement, and stuttering.
- Stability problems: crashes/forced closes and progress not reliably saved.
- Unfinished state: missing sandbox/editor features and other planned content.

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