Pathos: Nethack Codex

Name: Pathos: Nethack Codex
Rating: 4.7 (362 reviews)
Author: Callan Hodgskin

By: Callan Hodgskin App

Roleplaying

Overview

Version:

7.4

Last updated: 2026-02-19

Ranking

#82,835 ▼ 291

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Pathos: Nethack Codex is a roguelike adventure inspired by the classic Nethack rule set. Choose from 13 distinct classes and descend into a deep, perilous dungeon where every run is unique.

Descend to hell to confront your nemesis and escape the dungeon with all the loot you can carry. This browser-based experience brings retro roguelike charm to your Chrome extension, offering challenging exploration, strategic combat, and a fresh indie twist.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

Callan Hodgskin

Rating:

4.70

(362)

Version:

7.4 Last updated: 2026-02-19

Version code:

880574775

Creation date:

2015-10-13

Bundle ID:

com.x10host.pathos

Compatible devices:

Size:

141.67MB

Privacy policy:

https://pathos.azurewebsites.net/privacy.htm

Support:

https://pathos.azurewebsites.net

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-16

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Developed by:: Callan Hodgskin
Apple Apps Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pathos-nethack-codex/id1045848120

User Reviews

Pathos: Nethack Codex is a deeply customizable, NetHack-inspired roguelike for mobile that emphasizes fair, skill-based play, a wide array of races/classes, and multiple modes, all without ads or pay-to-win. Players laud the rich replay value, extensive in-game help, and ongoing updates including new campaigns. Common drawbacks across reviews include significant battery drain, performance lag on several devices, and UI/control quirks such as equipment handling and occasional tapping issues, plus occasional bugs or platform compatibility quirks. Overall, it’s a highly regarded, enduring roguelike that rewards experimentation, while requiring patience for optimizations on some devices.

Pros

Massive customization and replay value: wide variety of races/classes, items, companions, and multiple modes including alternate campaigns
Faithful NetHack-inspired roguelike with skill-based YASD gameplay and several variant formats
No ads and no pay-to-win, offering a fair, premium-feel experience
Excellent in-game help with a comprehensive guide and index, making the learning curve manageable
Active development and ongoing updates, including new campaigns and lots of content

Cons

Heavy battery drain on mobile devices
Performance issues on some devices (lag/low FPS, battery impact)
UI/control fragility: tapping, equipping items, and camera occasionally hinder play
Cross-platform bugs and compatibility issues (e.g., bugs in modules, Mac/other platform quirks)

Recent reviews

Free. Adless. The closest thing you can get to dungeons and dragons without a group. This game has a long and highly vertical learning curve, but I promise you, push through it, it’s worth it. Check the “help” menus. This game is its own wiki. I can’t praise this game highly enough, in an era of rubbish apps came a king of games worth saluting. Embrace the FUN.

by Zy***** 2026-10-04

I finally understand the beauty of these games and Pathos generates the classics by changing the codex within the opening screen. Wonderful game to add to any portable device.