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43 games with this tag
Non-linear progression — badges, routes and story beats can be tackled in almost any order you choose.
Pokémon Oxidized Gold
You come from a family of Pokémon Divers, a prestigious career attainable only by the elite. Raised by Dive Corp. staff after being orphaned, a disastrous incident during your entrance exam forces you to seek your diving certification through the traditional route: conquering the Pokémon League. Traversing between the past and present across the region of Hireath and into the open-world ocean expanses of Lyreath, you will face unique rivals and uncover an ancient, catastrophic event threatening the world once more.
Pokémon Emerald Blitz
A revamped version of Pokémon Emerald streamlined for competitive nuzlocke draft racing. Despite playing through the entire Hoenn region with a team of up to nine Pokémon from the first gym to the Elite Four Champion, a single playthrough takes just 90 minutes. It features new quality-of-life improvements and changes geared toward making the game as fast as possible — all of the good with none of the tedium.
Pokémon Wild Indigo
You play as a space-trucker trapped on a mysterious planet by an unknown force. Unravel its mysteries while you study the flora, fauna, and secrets of this strange little world. Inspired by games like Outer Wilds , it features a lighthearted, non-traditional puzzle and exploration experience.
Pokémon Miragea's Traveler
A character- and exploration-focused Pokémon fangame. You join the Trainer Union to protect people, Pokémon, and nature while investigating a rising number of missing-person cases. There are no traditional gyms—instead, mentors let you take rank battles after proving your strength. You go on missions alone or with teammates (each with their own personal struggles to overcome). Every rank unlocks a new freely explorable area.
Pokémon Knowledge
The local casino has been robbed! Thieves have dispersed in 3 different directions. Your Father coordinates the investigation from the Police Station and (with your Mother's approval) allows you to explore the region searching for the culprits. The Player gets to choose which directions to pursue first, and upon tracking down the thieves is presented with a choice to confront them or permit their escape.
Pokémon Emerald Enhanced
An open-world, theme park-style variant of Pokémon Emerald featuring a non-linear storyline, dynamic autoscaling difficulty, extensive sidequests, Gen 7 mechanics, and deep customization.
Do Androids Dream of Mareep?
The Sanctuary, the only world you've ever known, is on a path to destruction unless you can find the perfect sequence of events that prevents disaster. Taking place in a large city administered by the powerful Akasha organisation, a vast power plant hidden beneath the Central Plaza powers the entire city—and something far more explosive. Starting your day with a successful job application, the clock striking midnight reveals your true purpose: break the repeating nightmare loop, learn the city's routines, uncover its hidden machinery, and clean up the Sanctuary's biggest mess before midnight.
Pokémon Synthesis Version
It is a semi open world ROM HACK that lets you explore each area of the Veldan region freely until you are ready for the local champion.
Pokémon Aesthetic Red
It is a Fire Red ROM hack that offers a complete visual and musical overhaul of the Kanto journey, featuring vibrant graphics inspired by the DS and Game Boy, a brand-new custom soundtrack, an open-world layout with dynamic scaling, major rebalancing, and enhanced Gen 8 engine mechanics.
Pokémon Copper
It is a fan-made Pokémon game set in the Azori Region, inspired by the state of Arizona, it offers an open-world progression system after the first gym, dynamic level scaling, 113 brand-new Pokémon, new Mega Evolutions, and a full Pokémon-style story featuring Team Eclipse, the Horizon Cup, and extensive post-game content.
Pokémon Anil
Remake a fully modernized and updated Kanto story improved and the possibility of playing with all the Pokémon from the 9 generations or only with the Classic Pokémon.
Pokémon Light and Shadow
An Emerald Expansion hack set in the completely custom Waikai Region. You play as Rubi, the daughter of Lance, who must investigate a mysterious corruption spreading through the region's biomes. The game features a semi-open world structure with a central hub area to return to throughout your adventure.
Pokémon Nova
An open-world widescreen fangame set in the Ultra Megalopolis from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Players explore the Ultra Space in an adventure focused on story, puzzles, and exploration, joining the Ultra Recon Squad to help recover the stolen light from Necrozma.
Pokémon Lithium
A Pokémon Emerald-based hack featuring a Gen 9 National Dex and a non-traditional open-world campaign set across multiple regions with a dynamic daily economy.
Pokémon Hydro Bliss
Obtain all 36 badges from the Haido and Kosei regions and enter the Regional Championships Tournaments. In this open-world game, you will navigate over 900 new maps, encounter three suspicious gangs, and experience adjusted mechanics, including 300 new moves and rebalanced species.
Pokémon Void
A massive fan-made Pokémon project set in the Drapalla region where players attend the University of Innovia as interns for Professor Hickory to research unique evolution methods and the mystery of "Corrupted Forms."
Pokémon Peridot
A full custom region hack of Pokémon Crystal featuring a brand-new story, characters, and a unique roster of beta Pokémon designs from the development of Gold and Silver.
Pokémon Judgment
Welcome to the Shoto Archipelago! Following a major incident 24 years ago, the regional leagues were merged, and trainers must now attend special schools like the Gacko academy to earn their license. As the younger sibling of the champion Noah, you must navigate a world where trainers are held to strict standards of respect for their Pokémon, all while facing a gang of banned trainers called the Outlaws who are hunting for Arceus' plates.
Pokémon Emerald Extended Cut Classic+
This Hack was born from the feeling that R/S/E lacked the sense of continuity and the interconnected world of G/S/C. It provides an Open World impression to the original Emerald gameplay by making all new areas, including a new port city south of Littleroot Town, explorable from the very first moment. This "Classic+" version is a refined update that addresses game-breaking bugs while adding new subquests and content, ensuring players can catch all 386 Pokémon in their natural habitats without needing the Post Game.
Pokémon Memories
You play as Mia, a former gym trainer going back to Kalos to start a new journey, accompanying her friend and local Pokemon Professor Raya. A month later, you play as Raya, discovering Lumiose in ruins, trying to find her Pokemons and figure out what happened.
Pokémon Vimara Version
A non-linear open-world adventure set in the new Vimara region. Help the local Professor create a machine to purify Pokémon particles while stopping Team Rocket, led by Raven, who are hoarding Mega Stones to arm their elite trainers. The game features over 25 hours of content, 8 gym badges, the Elite Four, a total of 61 quests, and a complete post-game with rematches.
Pokémon R.O.W.E
It is an open-world take on Hoenn and the Sevii Islands, designed for easy team-building without the need for breeding. Every Pokémon is available from the start, offering endless team possibilities. With multiple gameplay modes, modern mechanics up to Gen 9, and tons of quality-of-life improvements, this game provides a fresh and replayable Pokémon experience.
Pokémon Crossroads
It is an ambitious Emerald-based ROM hack that realizes the "ultimate" GBA dream by merging the Hoenn, Kanto, and Sevii Islands regions into one seamless, epic adventure. Developed by the Crossroads Dev Team, this project allows you to play through the full storylines of both Pokémon Emerald and FireRed in any order you choose. With 16 Gym Badges to collect and a massive journey spanning two (and soon three) regions, the game utilizes the powerful pokeemerald-expansion engine to deliver a polished experience. Whether you start your quest in Pallet Town or Littleroot, Pokémon Crossroads offers a gargantuan world where regions are connected authentically, featuring regional-aware travel systems and multi-region minimaps.
Pokémon Revival
It is a groundbreaking fan game that reimagines the Pokémon world as an open-world RPG, heavily inspired by Pokémon Legends: Arceus and classic JRPGs. This massive adventure allows you to play as one of six unique protagonists, each with their own story, abilities to clear obstacles, and special partner Pokémon. The game features a deep narrative that begins in Unova 3000 years after the mainline games, but will eventually take you on a journey across multiple regions (Unova, Galar, Paldea, and more!). With multi-phase bosses, Shadow Pokémon, increased screen resolution, and non-linear exploration, this demo offers a glimpse into a truly expansive and innovative Pokémon experience.
Pokémon Terra Nova
It is a gargantuan, lighthearted fan game that completely replaces the official Pokédex with over 880 original Fakemon. This colossal adventure in the new Deep Blue region is experienced through the perspectives of four different playable characters, each with their own teams and story arcs. The game boasts 40 Mega Evolutions, a unique 16-gym challenge with non-linear progression, and a captivating plot driven by a mysterious voice. With innovative systems like the "PokeKings" message board, extensive costume customization, countless sidequests, and a playtime ranging from 50 to 130 hours, this is the ultimate Fakemon experience for players seeking an incredibly deep and original Pokémon world.
Pokémon Unbreakable Ties
It is a story-driven fan game that completely reinvents the traditional Pokémon formula through its unique "Arc" system. Set in the tropical Akebia region, you follow the journey of three childhood friends-Darek, Eda, and the player-as they navigate a world controlled by a tyrannical Royal Family. Unlike other games, your rivals are the true stars; the story shifts perspectives, allowing you to control different protagonists and use their specific Pokémon teams. With a full roster of Pokémon up to Generation 9, animated sprites, and a mature narrative centered on character development and political intrigue, this is a deep, strategic adventure where your bonds are the ultimate strength.
Pokémon Compact
It is a unique fan game designed for speed, shrinking the entire Pokémon world into a miniature, "pocket-sized" map. The current beta lets you blitz through a condensed Kanto region with a simplified story, but the ultimate goal is to include every region from Johto to Paldea in one seamless adventure. The game is packed with aggressive quality-of-life features like level scaling and auto-healing to eliminate grinding, and is fully updated with all Pokémon up to Generation 9, including the new Mega Evolutions from Legends: AZ. With tons of game modes like Open World, Random, and Hardcore, this is the perfect game for players who want to experience the entire Pokémon saga in a fraction of the time.
Pokémon Pharaohs
It is a complete, classic-style fan game set in the unique Urseca region, where you play as the child of The Pharaoh on a quest to become the next ruler. Your mission is to conquer the region's 17 Gyms and ascend The Pyramid for a final showdown. This massive adventure features a curated roster of Generations 1-5 Pokémon, a classic battle system with no modern gimmicks, and unique twists like Pokémon such as Dunsparce evolving into Legendaries. After the main story, a huge post-game called "Underground Gotham" unlocks, offering 8 new badges, a second Elite Four, and a staggering level cap of 200, providing over 50 hours of epic gameplay.
Pokémon Salt & Shadow
It is a "Pokémon meets Dark Souls" fan game that radically changes how you play. Set on the perilous Cradle Island, you have only 13 days to stop a mad champion before the world ends. The catch? Pokémon do not gain XP in battle. To get stronger, you must constantly catch higher-level Pokémon, forcing you to adapt your team and strategy on the fly. Explore a vast, interconnected Metroidvania-style world, master the art of Double Battles, and make strategic sacrifices to survive. With no grinding allowed and a ticking clock, this is a brutal test of your game knowledge and decision-making skills.
Pokémon Burning Scales
It is a story and exploration-focused fan game that brings the deep, open-world RPG experience of games like Skyrim, Zelda, and The Witcher into the Pokémon universe. Set in a small, dense, and open-world version of southern Unova, you play as Nathan, an experienced trainer assisting Professors Oak and Juniper. Your research into a mysterious new form of Pokémon is interrupted when a powerful creature begins to wreak havoc. This is not a traditional gym-badge quest; it's a deep, narrative-driven adventure where your choices matter. Explore a world packed with dozens of characters, impactful battles, and over 10 hours of unique side quests. With level scaling, three difficulty modes, and a host of modern features, this is a must-play for fans who crave a true Pokémon RPG.
Pokémon Keishou
It is a massive, open-world style fan game set in the beautiful and expansive Kyujitsu Island, a region inspired by pre-modern Japan and China. Instead of a traditional Gym Challenge, your goal is to prove your strength to the 8 Clan Leaders and the Elder Four to become the new Lord and bring peace to the land. This game is packed with modern features, including all three major battle gimmicks: Mega Evolution, Terastallization, and Dynamax. Explore a huge world with over 850 Pokémon from all nine generations, new Kyujitsuan regional forms, and a deep crafting system. With a full story, a massive post-game including a tournament of 80+ trainers and Dynamax Adventures, and a host of QoL features, this is the ultimate open-world Pokémon adventure.
Pokémon Nameless Version
12 years ago, Altena, the general of Valo Empire had to leave her country with her daughter Chronya. She didn't tell Chronya why they had to leave their hometown. The only thing Chronya knew was that she had a father who lived in Cyenn Region, and her mother decided to ask for his father's help. However, they were attacked by Dark Workers, who were employed by the Valo Emperor. The emperor wanted to get rid of Altena forever. Altena fell into Dark Worker's trap, Chronya had no choice, she had to jump into the ocean. She was saved by a young agent, this agent was called Gavin. To defend Chronya, Gavin gave Chronya his Pokemon. This is the beginning of Chronya's journey...
Pokémon Fire Red Deluxe
It is a complete and challenging ROM hack that aims to create a more balanced, diverse, and well-designed version of the classic Kanto journey. Philosophically, this hack is Generation 3 at its heart; it intentionally does not include modern mechanics like the Physical/Special Split or the Fairy type. Instead, it elevates the classic Gen 3 experience by buffing hundreds of Pokémon, moves, and items to make a much wider variety of strategies viable. Explore a refreshed Kanto with new areas and map changes, and face off against tougher Gym Leaders and new mini-bosses. With the addition of regional forms, later-gen evolutions, and Hidden Grottos to discover, this is the perfect adventure for anyone who loves the original mechanics of FireRed but wants a deeper, more challenging, and more balanced playthrough.
Pokémon Rifts
It is a story-driven, open-world fan game set in the brand new, isolated Faedos region. Centuries ago, a mysterious storm cut the archipelago off from the world, and the familiar Pokémon were driven to extinction by feral, monstrous creatures known as Faedes. You play as a new graduate from The Institute, an organization trying to heal the divide between humans and these new monsters. Your journey begins when the spirit of Faedos itself tasks you with taming every Faede to stop a coming calamity. This is not a traditional Pokémon adventure; it's a dark, challenging dungeon-crawler where you'll explore a dangerous world, choose to side with one of two rival factions (Team Cyber or Team Mystic), and uncover the truth behind the region's troubled history.
Pokémon Dragon Ball Z Legend of Kakarot
Relive the adventure of Goku and his friends, play all the sagas, from Raditz to Majin Buu.
Pokémon Jam Festival
Are you tired of saving the world? Fighting evil teams all on your own? Do you feel like you could use some time off? Maybe a vacation on a faraway island with your grandpa would do? If so…We would like to invite you to the Jameyka Region! Jameyka is a relatively small island region, secluded from other regions by the vast ocean. The nearest region is Hoenn, but getting there takes about a week by sea. What's more, because of strong water currents, travel is only possible during certain parts of the year. However, these circumstances did not prevent this region from becoming a quite popular tourist destination, thanks to its well-preserved nature and the annual Jam Festival.
Pokémon Pokefallen
Welcome to the Fallen RPG. Want to venture out? He is certainly looking for a journey full of challenges. Here you find all of this. The adventure will be challenging, but count on our community to help you with creating valuable strategies and tips.
Pokémon Scrambled Emerald
It is a Gen 3 egglocke-style ROM hack where every Pokémon is rebalanced, all battles are built for strategy-heavy, teamlocked Nuzlocke runs, and features like Tera Types, Gigantamax, and custom movesets offer endless replayability.
Pokémon Carmelite
You play as Creil, an explorer hoping to better understand the Semag Ruins. But as you go deeper and deeper into the cave, you can't help but feel that what you're about to stumble upon is… beefier than you expected. Like there's a lot of meaty goodness in it. Medium rare if you will.
Pokémon Peppermint
You play as Ivy, an ambitious but sometimes lazy girl with wishes of one day succeeding Santa. One day, when a mysterious letter arrives at her house asking for help deafeating the ancient Titans, Ivy jumps at the chance to prove her worth! You will be assisted by your most loyal companion: Peppermint the Delibird. Will you be able to uncover all of the various mysteries scattered through the three islands?
Pokemon Atlas Emerald
tilizing Emerald's existing tilesets, the hack shifts the traditional structure into a semi-open world format, allowing players to access and explore Kanto and Johto early on after acquiring the Pokénav. Wild encounters across Hoenn have been restructured to distribute Pokémon logically across the newly accessible landmasses.
Pokémon Silver Yellow
The game completely overhauls the classic Johto/Kanto adventure by shifting the narrative focus onto the first-generation classic, Pokémon Yellow. Players step into the shoes of Red, starting their journey in Kanto with a customized partner Pikachu, and must work to challenge the Kanto Gym League in any order they choose.
Pokemon Cloud White 3
Serving as the third entry in the Cloud White series, the storyline begins immediately after the final events of Cloud White 2. Players set out to explore the vast, open-world environments of Kaido Archipelago (inspired by Okinawa and Taiwan), alongside regions like Sinnoh, Sevii, Seto, and Kouros, in a pursuit of their rival Sarutobi while confronting the origins of Team Rocket.