Pathos: Nethack Codex

Pathos: Nethack Codex is a turn-based, top-down, grid-based fantasy roleplaying game. You choose characters, explore procedurally generated campaigns, encounter strange creatures and powerful items, and find ways to overcome the challenges you face. Permadeath is part of the adventure, though you can resurrect and continue after dying.

Characters and parties

You can choose from 30 classes, 21 races, 18 specials and 9 companions. Play alone as one character or lead a party of up to six. The game also supports split-screen local co-op, and you can import custom sprites for your character and pet.

Campaign modules

The four campaign modules offer different kinds of worlds:

• NetHack Codex: a procedurally generated 40-level dungeon with hand-crafted branches.
• Kaloi Opus: a large procedurally generated overland world with side dungeons.
• Pixel Sojourn: a procedurally generated tribute to Shattered Pixel Dungeon.
• Dhak Legacy: a hand-crafted overland map.

Tilesets and tools

Four built-in tilesets change the game's visual style: Sonyvanda uses modern outlined pixel art, Absurd uses semi-realistic photo art, Classic uses retro pixel art, and Geoduck uses ASCII-inspired vector art. Modding support lets you replace tiles, music and sound effects, and includes a quest and level editor studio with Steam Workshop integration.

Other features

You can toggle real-time play to run time forward, consult contextual help and view the Global Hall of Fame. The game also includes community translations into 18 languages.