Can I Run NetHack?
NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore th...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 2 GHz, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| GPU | 1 GB VRAM, OpenGL 3.3 |
| VRAM | 1 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 10 |
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Can you run NetHack?
NetHack targets a mainstream modern PC: 1 GB VRAM, OpenGL 3.3 and 1 GB of RAM for the minimum. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: CPU
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Frequently asked questions
Can my PC run NetHack?
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What are the minimum system requirements for NetHack?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 2 GHz, 64-bit; GPU: 1 GB VRAM, OpenGL 3.3; 1 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10.
How much storage does NetHack need?
NetHack needs about 1 GB of available storage.
What is the bottleneck for NetHack?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for NetHack is the CPU.