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Angband for macOS

Explore randomly generated dungeons, gather equipment and fight toward Morgoth in Angband, a free single-player roguelike available for Mac.

macOSFree software; GNU GPL version 2 or the Angband licence, with separate terms for some bundled assetsVersion 4.2.6
Operating system
macOS 10.9 or later, as listed by the publisher
Architecture
Not specified on the publisher release page
Download package
DMG disk image
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Publisher's macOS package; processor support and installation were not independently tested.

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What is Angband?

Angband is a single-player dungeon exploration game built around developing one adventurer. Choose a race and class, buy supplies in town, then descend into randomly generated caverns to find treasure and fight monsters. Returning to town lets you replenish equipment before attempting deeper levels and, eventually, the battle with Morgoth.

The game offers both ASCII characters and graphical tiles. Its many commands, equipment choices and character systems demand some learning; the official manual specifically warns that newcomers may find it difficult to grasp at first. Death means starting another game rather than continuing the same adventure.

This entry links to the publisher's Angband 4.2.6 macOS DMG. The release page lists macOS 10.9 or later, but does not identify the package's processor architecture. The screenshot shows the project's ASCII gameplay, not a verified capture of this Mac build.

What it offers

  • Create a character with a choice of races and classes.
  • Explore randomly generated dungeon levels and collect treasure and equipment.
  • Buy supplies in town between dungeon expeditions.
  • Choose ASCII characters or graphical tiles to display the game.
  • Build an adventurer toward the final battle with Morgoth.

Good to know

  • Death ends the adventure and requires starting a new game.
  • The official manual describes a complex game that can be difficult for new roguelike players to learn.

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