Pokémon ROM hacks, fan games, fan ports and tools, updated daily.
Pokémon Platinum Reforged is a fan-made ROM hack that combines Pokémon Platinum with the battle engine from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. An alpha version of the project has been released for players to try. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Pokémon VANTA Black is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokémon Black 1 that reworks the original Unova adventure while keeping its overall spirit. The hack restricts the Pokédex to native Unova species with some new additions, and alters types and abilities for many Pokémon. Version 1.5.0 is the first official release, covering the entire main story through the credits after a year of development. via pokecommunity.com
Pokémon White Double Drive is a fan-made ROM hack that reworks Pokémon White's Unova region around all-doubles battles. It adds built-in level caps, quality of life features, custom cutscenes and advanced doubles AI, with a playable demo now available. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Random Red Rumble is a Pokémon ROM hack that lets players repeatedly battle Champion Red using randomly generated teams built with modern mechanics and movesets. Players can take on as many fights as they like per day, and the developer notes the hack was made without AI assistance. via pokecommunity.com
Pokémon Zarza is a free browser game that combines a battle arena with 15 different minigames, continuing a recent trend of Pokémon fan projects moving away from traditional ROM hacks toward browser-based experiences. via retrododo.com
Random Red Rumble is a fan-made Pokémon ROM hack that lets players repeatedly battle the champion Red without the one-a-day limit of the earlier Daily Red hack. It includes modern Generation 9 battle mechanics, custom Pokémon movesets created by the developer, and the option to face faithful recreations of Red's Pokémon Crystal team. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
FRLG.IPS is a newly released fan-made ROM hack set in Kanto that allows every Pokémon to be caught for a complete Pokédex. It removes some tutorials, makes event Pokémon obtainable, and adds a new area called the Altered Cave with an ally who provides information. via pokecommunity.com
A developer has released PKTool, a homebrew save editor for Pokémon games that runs directly on Nintendo DS hardware rather than requiring a computer. It supports save editing across Generations I through V. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
A fan-made hack called Zoomies for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon allows players to hold the L or R button to fast-forward through cutscene dialogue instead of mashing A. The mod automatically pauses at dialogue choices so players can still make selections. via pokecommunity.com
PokéSurvivor is a fan-made project that takes Pokémon sprites and setting and applies them to the horde-survival gameplay popularised by Vampire Survivors. It joins a string of fan games that reimagine the Pokémon universe with mechanics borrowed from other genres. via retrododo.com
The ModRetro Chromatic handheld has added wireless connectivity for both local and online play, removing the need for a physical link cable. The feature was demonstrated by trading Pokémon between devices, similar to the classic Game Boy link cable experience. via retrododo.com
Pokémon Mirror Gold is a difficulty hack of HeartGold built on the hg-engine, converting all trainer battles into double battles with smarter custom AI. It also features a fully rebalanced roster spanning Generations 1 through 9, aiming to make every Pokémon viable in the Johto adventure. via pokecommunity.com
