Play Sudoku in the Terminal With nudoku
Generate and solve Sudoku puzzles with a clean ncurses interface.
Run nudoku to start a puzzle; use the arrow keys and number keys to fill cells.
01Command
Command
$ nudoku02What it does
nudoku generates Sudoku grids at several difficulty levels and lets you place candidates, undo moves and ask for hints, all in the terminal. It is a calm puzzle break that works on text-only systems.
03Risk
!Warning: Hint and check features are limited compared with dedicated Sudoku apps; expect a simple experience.
04Undo
✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.
05Sources
- Debian package: nudokuEvidence: Installs nudoku, an ncurses Sudoku game.
- nudokuEvidence: Project page documenting difficulty levels and controls.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Category: Developer
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