Nethack suits players who want a classic roguelike on Windows and do not mind a small, plain download. The file comes from the official server at nethack.org, and TopDown APK does not host it.
The Nethack DevTeam and the NPGL licence
Nethack is developed by the Nethack DevTeam, and the official host is nethack.org. The package ID in the catalog is Nethack.Nethack. It is released under the NPGL licence and costs nothing.
The catalog files it under RPG games and retro games, with tags for roguelike and videogame.
Gameplay
This is a single-player roguelike videogame.
Size and version for Windows
The current version is 5.0.0, and the download is 12.8 MB. The release and last update are both dated June 10, 2026.
What's new in 5.0.0
Version 5.0.0 came out on June 10, 2026.
Nethack pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download
- Small package at 12.8 MB
- Distributed from the official site nethack.org
- Single-player roguelike format
- Developed by the Nethack DevTeam
Cons
- Only a brief description of the game is available
- No multiplayer mode, as it is a single-player game
- Released under the NPGL licence
Is Nethack safe?
The Windows file comes straight from the official server at nethack.org, and we keep no copy of it. The developer is the Nethack DevTeam and the license is NPGL. No scan results came with it, so it is worth running your own check on the download before opening it.
How to install Nethack
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start Nethack from the Start menu.
