What is PokeRogue?
PokeRogue (written PokéRogue) is a free, fan-made Pokémon game in the roguelite style that runs in your browser. You pick a small team of starters, then battle wave after wave of wild Pokémon, trainers and bosses, travelling through different biomes as the run goes on.
After each wave you pick an item, and the items stack, so your Pokémon reach stats the main games never allow. Catch a Pokémon during a run and it becomes a starter you can pick next time, so every run, even a lost one, opens up more of the roster from every generation.
It is open source and made by volunteers at Pagefault Games, with no ads. It is not affiliated with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company. You need a free account so your runs and unlocks are saved.
Main Features
- Endless turn-based battles against wild Pokémon, trainers and bosses
- Stacking items after every wave that make your team stronger
- Starters from every generation, unlocked by catching them in runs
- Classic mode with a final goal, plus Endless, Daily Run and Challenge modes
- Many biomes, each with its own Pokémon
- Eggs that hatch rare Pokémon, shinies and hidden abilities
- Keyboard, gamepad and touch controls
- Open source, with no ads
How to Get Started with PokeRogue
- Open pokerogue.net on a computer or a phone turned sideways.
- Register a free account, or log in, so your progress saves.
- Choose New Game and pick Classic for your first run.
- Spend your starter points on a team, then battle through the waves.
- Catch new Pokémon along the way to unlock them as starters for later runs.
PokeRogue Pricing
PokeRogue is completely free, with no ads and no purchases. You only need a free account.
Who Should Use It?
- Pokémon fans who like roguelites such as Slay the Spire or Hades
- Players who want a quick battle game they can start again and again
- Collectors chasing shinies and every starter
- Anyone who wants a deep Pokémon game in the browser with nothing to install
PokeRogue Alternatives
- PokeSurvivora free Pokémon survivor game with co-op
- PokeBonka 3D Pokémon survivor roguelite
- Pokemon Arena 2Dreal-time Pokémon arena battles in the browser
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PokeRogue free?
Yes. PokeRogue is free with no ads and no purchases. You only need to make a free account so your progress is saved.
What is a roguelite?
A game built from short runs: you start fresh each time, get stronger during the run, and keep some unlocks when it ends. In PokeRogue, the Pokémon you catch become starters for your next runs.
Does PokeRogue work on a phone?
Yes. It has on-screen touch controls and plays best with the phone turned sideways.
Is PokeRogue an official Pokémon game?
No. It is an open-source fan game and is not affiliated with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.