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Tag: open source
Games: 36
Date Range: 1984 - 2019

01. Advanced Rogue

[traditional] 1984 by Michael Morgan

Advanced Rogue is a roguelike game developed by Michael Morgan and Ken Dalka, released in 1984. It represents the first major expansion and enhancement of the original Rogue, introducing significant n...

Unix, DOS
Diff: hard

02. Super Rogue

[traditional] 1984 by Robert Dan Henry

Super Rogue is an enhanced version of Rogue developed by Robert Dan Henry in 1984 as part of the mid-1980s Unix community enhancement wave. The game features improved visual presentation, expanded mec...

Unix, DOS
Diff: hard

03. UMoria

[traditional] 1987 by James E. Wilson

**The Unix foundation** - James E. Wilson and David J. Grabiner's **essential achievement** that transformed **Moria into portable Unix code**, becoming the **genetic foundation for Angband** and **co...

Unix, Linux, Windows
Diff: hard

04. NetHack

[traditional] 1987-07-28 by NetHack DevTeam

NetHack is a free and open-source roguelike game originally developed in 1987 as a successor to Hack. The game has been in continuous development for over 35 years and is known for its complexity and ...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

05. NetHack

[traditional] 1987-07-28 by NetHack DevTeam

NetHack is a free and open-source roguelike game originally developed in 1987 as a successor to Hack. The game has been in continuous development for over 35 years and is known for its complexity and ...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

06. Angband

[traditional] 1993-04-11 by Angband Development Team

Angband is a free and open-source roguelike game derived from UMoria in 1993. The game is set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and is based on the fortress of Angband from The Silmarillion. It is cons...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

07. Angband

[traditional] 1993-04-11 by Angband Development Team

Angband is a free and open-source roguelike game derived from UMoria in 1993. The game is set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and is based on the fortress of Angband from The Silmarillion. It is cons...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

08. ZAngband

[traditional] 1994 by Topi Ylinen

**The Angband expansion masterpiece** - Topi Ylinen's **foundational variant** that **revolutionized Angband development**, featuring **massive content expansion**, **innovative race/class combination...

Windows, Linux, DOS
Diff: extreme

09. MAngband

[traditional] 1997 by Alex Dingle

MAngband (Multi-user Angband) is a multiplayer roguelike developed by Alex Dingle and the MAngband Development Team, first released in 1997. The game adapts single-player Angband for multiple simultan...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

10. SLASH'EM

[traditional] 1997 by Warren Cheung

SLASH'EM (Super Lotsa Added Stuff Hack - Extended Magic) is a major NetHack variant developed by Warren Cheung and the SLASH'EM Development Team beginning in 1997. The variant represents one of the mo...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

11. Tales of Middle Earth (ToME)

[traditional] 1998 by Nicolas Casalini (DarkGod)

**The Tolkien masterpiece** - Nicolas Casalini's **legendary achievement** that created the **most authentic Middle-earth gaming experience**, evolving from **Angband variant** to **independent master...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: hard

12. xNetHack

[traditional] 2000 by Curtis Olson (Oreh)

xNetHack is an early graphical NetHack variant developed by Curtis Olson (Oreh) and contributors around 2000. The project featured a native X11 interface with tile-based graphics and mouse support, re...

Unix, Linux
Diff: extreme

13. IVAN (Iter Vehemens ad Necem)

[traditional] 2001 by Timo Kiviluoto

IVAN (Iter Vehemens ad Necem) is a roguelike developed by Timo Kiviluoto featuring revolutionary body part systems, material physics simulation, and unforgiving complexity that creates detailed combat...

Windows, Linux, DOS
Diff: extreme

14. TomeNET

[traditional] 2001 by DarkGod

**The ToME multiplayer evolution** - The **TomeNET Development Team's** **ambitious achievement** that transformed **Tales of Middle Earth** into a **persistent multiplayer world**, featuring **real-t...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

15. SAngband

[traditional] 2002 by Leon Marrick

**The skill system revolutionary** - Leon Marrick's **groundbreaking innovation** that **eliminated traditional character classes** in favor of **flexible skill-based progression**, pioneering **class...

Windows, Linux, DOS
Diff: extreme

16. EvilHack

[traditional] 2003 by Eric W. Harland (EvilHack)

EvilHack is an experimental NetHack variant developed by Eric W. Harland, released in 2003. The game explores anti-heroic themes and incorporates experimental mechanics that depart from traditional he...

DOS, Windows, Linux
Diff: extreme

17. EyAngband

[traditional] 2003 by Eytan Zweig

EyAngband is an Angband variant developed by Eytan Zweig, released in 2003. The game represents an experimental approach to roguelike development within the Angband framework, featuring distinctive th...

Windows, Linux
Diff: extreme

18. FAngband

[traditional] 2003 by Nick McConnell

FAngband is an Angband variant developed by Nick McConnell, first released in 2003 and actively maintained. The game is set in Tolkien's First Age of Middle-earth, specifically drawing from The Silmar...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

19. Hellband

[traditional] 2004 by Konijn

Hellband is an Angband variant developed by Konijn in 2004, featuring a hell-themed setting with demonic creatures and horror atmosphere. The variant maintains traditional Angband gameplay while trans...

Windows, Linux
Diff: extreme

20. POWDER

[traditional] 2004 by Jeff Lait

POWDER is a roguelike game developed by Jeff Lait that adapted traditional roguelike gameplay for handheld gaming platforms. Originally designed for the Game Boy Advance, the game features streamlined...

Windows, Linux, Other
Diff: moderate

21. Steamband

[traditional] 2005 by Greg Wooledge

**The steampunk revolution** - Greg Wooledge's **thematic masterpiece** that **completely transformed Angband's fantasy world** into **Victorian-era industrial adventure**, featuring **steam-powered t...

Windows, Linux
Diff: extreme

22. NPPAngband

[traditional] 2006 by Diego González

NPPAngband (No Partial Packages Angband) is an Angband variant developed by Diego González and the NPP Development Team, first released in 2006. The variant focuses on user interface improvements and ...

Windows, Linux
Diff: extreme

23. Oangband

[traditional] 2006 by Bahman Rabii

Oangband is an Angband variant developed by Bahman Rabii and Leon Marrick, released in 2006. The variant attempts to integrate the best features from various Angband variants while maintaining game ba...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

24. Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

[roguelike] 2006-09-19 by DCSS DevTeam

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a traditional roguelike that evolved from Linley's Dungeon Crawl in 2006, focusing on removing tedious mechanics while preserving strategic depth. ## Design Philosophy The...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: hard

25. Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

[roguelike] 2006-09-19 by DCSS DevTeam

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a traditional roguelike that evolved from Linley's Dungeon Crawl in 2006, focusing on removing tedious mechanics while preserving strategic depth. ## Design Philosophy The...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: hard

26. SporkHack

[traditional] 2007 by Derek Ray

SporkHack is a NetHack variant developed by Derek Ray, Tangles, and K2 that focuses on gameplay balance improvements and technical enhancements. The variant features varied Gehennom levels, new specia...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

27. UnAngband

[traditional] 2007 by Andrew Doull

**The scope expansion masterpiece** - Andrew Doull's **ambitious achievement** that created **one of the most expanded Angband variants**, featuring **multiple dungeons**, **surface wilderness explora...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

28. Hengband

[traditional] 2008 by Hengband Development Team

Hengband is a Japanese Angband variant developed by the Hengband Development Team, featuring comprehensive Japanese localization, unique Asian-inspired features, and active development that demonstrat...

Windows, Linux
Diff: extreme

29. Brogue

[traditional] 2009 by Brian Walker

Brogue is a roguelike game developed by Brian Walker, with initial development beginning in 2009. The game is known for its refined approach to traditional roguelike design and has been maintained by ...

Windows, macOS, Linux
Diff: hard

30. SpliceHack

[traditional] 2009 by Theo Tsagkarakis (Splice)

**The magic system masterpiece** - Theo Tsagkarakis (Splice)'s **innovative achievement** that created a **magic-focused NetHack variant** featuring **revolutionary spell rebalancing**, **fused monste...

Linux, Windows
Diff: extreme

31. UnNetHack

[traditional] 2011 by Patric Mueller (Bhaak)

**The randomness revolution** - Patric Mueller (Bhaak) and UnNetHack Contributors' **innovative achievement** that created an **active NetHack variant** emphasizing **increased randomness**, **interfa...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

32. DynaHack

[traditional] 2013 by tungtn

DynaHack is a NetHack variant developed by tungtn and other contributors, released in 2013. The game is notable for its advanced ASCII interface improvements and significant content additions to the t...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

33. PosChengband

[traditional] 2013 by Chris Carr

PosChengband is an Angband variant developed by Chris Carr and the PosChengband Development Team, recognized as one of the most content-rich entries in the Angband family. The game features extensive ...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

34. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

[traditional] 2013-02-26 by Kevin Granade

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is an open-source post-apocalyptic survival roguelike that emphasizes detailed simulation systems and complex crafting mechanics. ## Crafting and Production Systems The gam...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

35. GruntHack

[traditional] 2015 by Jason McIntosh (grunt)

GruntHack is a NetHack variant developed by Jason McIntosh and contributors, first released in 2015. The variant focuses on increasing NetHack's difficulty while maintaining gameplay fairness, featuri...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

36. AceHack

[traditional] 2019 by Jérôme Péron (wasting-away)

AceHack is a NetHack variant developed by Jérôme Péron, released in 2019. The variant focuses on modernizing the user experience of NetHack while preserving its traditional gameplay mechanics. ## Key...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme