Nethack

Nethack is a classic single-player dungeon exploration game that immerses you in a richly detailed and randomly generated roguelike environment. Unlike typical dungeon games, Nethack emphasizes discovery and strategic exploration over mere combat. Players select from various races, roles, and genders, each offering unique gameplay experiences.

This Chrome extension brings Nethack 3.4.3 directly to your browser, supporting both text-based and graphical tile modes for an authentic gaming experience. While currently incompatible with ARM-based Chromebooks, this port aims to preserve the timeless charm of Nethack, providing endless dungeon variations through its random number generator for endless replayability.

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By:: https://nethack.org
Users:: 1,000+
Rating:: 3.67
(94)
Version:: 3.4.3.33 (Last updated: 2013-10-23)
Creation date:: 2013-10-23
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
unlimitedStorage
Size:: 15.51M
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 19 hours ago

Ranking

# 22,706 ▼ 659

User reviews

Users generally enjoy the classic and engaging NetHack game experience, especially the graphical mode with arrow key support. However, many report crashes and compatibility issues on Chromebooks and older hardware. The extension suffers from outdated versions, interface usability problems, and lack of persistent save states. While it works well on desktop Chrome, the subpar experience on Chromebooks and confusing controls in text mode detract from overall enjoyment.

Pros

Classic and fun gameplay that appeals to fans of the original NetHack.
Graphical mode with arrow key movement is an appreciated addition enhancing playability.
Addictive and engaging game experience for users familiar with roguelike games.
Includes options for customization such as editing .nethackrc files.
Works well on desktop Chrome browsers for many users.

Cons

Crashes or fails to run on Chromebooks, with multiple reports of "Aw, Snap!" errors.
Outdated version of the game that needs updating to the recent one.
Interface issues including inefficient use of screen space and reliance on mouse selection for certain commands in graphical mode.
Lack of persistent save state leading to loss of progress for some users.
Text mode controls are unintuitive or painful to use on some devices, especially Chromebooks.

Recent reviews

Was really fun, now when I open it it doesn't give me the option to start

epic arrow, 2024-03-30

Pretty fun, some levels seem impossible. Use the wiki while you play to know what things are.

Lastname Firstname, 2022-01-19

Very difficult, very fun. The graphical mode for this is an appreciated addition, and even allows for arrow key movement which is a godsend.

Be Mo, 2020-01-30

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Risk impact

Nethack does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Nethack has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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