Single-player roguelike videogame.
Publisher’s description
What is Nethack?
Nethack by Nethack DevTeam is Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 13.4 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.0, released on June 10, 2026. The version history goes back to May 22, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.7 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (13.4 MB)
In short: Nethack is a pc game tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Nethack safe to download?
- The file is served by nethack.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0C45A45051DDDFDBC30CA2F8DA7B3E7B4F260F2DEA70917EB812AA63912EE058· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.0Latest | June 10, 2026 | 13.4 MB | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 3.6.7 | May 22, 2023 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Nethack.Nethack -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install nethackInformation
- Publisher
- Nethack DevTeam
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- NPGL
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 5.0.0
- Released
- June 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.7
- Website
- nethack.org
- winget ID
- Nethack.Nethack
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nethack safe to download?
The download comes from nethack.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Nethack with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Nethack run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Nethack?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 22, 2023.
Can I use Nethack without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Nethack?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, ScummVM and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
