Retro ROM Hacks & Fan-Made Games

Pokemon Dark Rising is a notable fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon FireRed that presents a mature, challenging narrative with increased difficulty and darker themes. Features original characters, custom Pokemon designs, and diverges from traditional Pokemon games.

Pokemon Dark Rising 2 is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon FireRed, developed by 'DarkRisingGirl' and released in 2014 as the direct sequel to the original Pokemon Dark Rising hack. Set in a new region with an original, darker storyline, it follows the player's journey to become the Champion while unraveling a cosmic threat that endangers multiple worlds.

Pokemon My Ass is a notorious ROM hack of Pokemon FireRed created by the hacker 'HackMew' in 2005. Rather than a serious game enhancement, it is a purposefully crude and absurd parody filled with toilet humor, nonsensical dialogue, and bizarre gameplay alterations.

Pokemon Odyssey is an ambitious fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon FireRed, known for its extensive open-world design and emphasis on exploration. Set in the vast Aura region, the game strips away traditional gym badges and linear progression, instead focusing on discovering the secrets of ancient civilizations and collecting scattered 'Mystic Stones' to progress.

Pokémon Emerald Rogue is a groundbreaking fan-made roguelike ROM hack of Pokémon Emerald that transforms the classic Hoenn adventure into a challenging, endlessly replayable experience.

A complete fan-made GBA hack featuring a new region, 251 original Pokémon, a mature story, and challenging gameplay.

A GBA ROM hack that faithfully recreates the Pokémon anime storyline, featuring Pikachu that follows you, iconic anime moments, and Ash's original journey.

Pokemon Aesthetic Red ialah ROM hack GBA lengkap FireRed oleh LibertyTwins, dikeluarkan pada Disember 2025. Daripada sekadar menambah ciri, hack ini memberi tumpuan kepada meningkatkan pengalaman visual dan muzik dengan grafik terang yang diilhamkan DS/GB dan runut bunyi baharu merangkumi generasi 1-8, Mystery Dungeon, malah Sonic dan Final Fantasy. Berlatar di Kanto dunia terbuka dengan Kepulauan Sevii boleh diakses dari awal, ia menampilkan semua Pokemon Gen 1-2, pengimbangan semula permainan utama, dan pelbagai penambahbaikan kualiti hidup.

Pokemon Legends Delta is a ROM hack based on the Industrial Revolution era of Hoenn, expanding the territory of people and allowing them to live closer to Pokémon. However, Pokémon are still feral and unpredictable, so it's up to the Pokémon Rangers to carve the way for the future of people and Pokémon by protecting the natural order and securing the safety of the citizens.

Pokemon Crossroads is an ambitious GBA ROM hack by Crossroads Dev Team that poses a compelling question: What if Game Freak had built the ultimate Game Boy Advance Pokémon adventure? Based on Pokémon Emerald and built on the powerful pokeemerald-expansion engine, this hack connects three regions—Hoenn, Kanto, and the Sevii Islands—into one seamless grand storyline. With both Hoenn and Kanto fully playable, all 16 badges available, and Johto in active development for a future release, Crossroads delivers an unprecedented multi-region experience on a single GBA cartridge.

Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wish ialah ROM hack GBA berdasarkan Pokémon Emerald yang berlatar di garis masa alternatif di mana Rayquaza gagal menghentikan Groudon dan Kyogre, menyebabkan Hoenn musnah. Dengan bantuan Jirachi dan Celebi, anda mengembara ke masa lalu untuk mencegah bencana, hanya untuk mendapati bahawa gema masa depan yang musnah mencemari masa lalu. Pengembaraan berfokuskan naratif ini menampilkan bentuk mutan Pokémon baharu, barisan watak yang diubah, dan kelainan pasca-apokaliptik gelap pada perjalanan klasik Hoenn.

Pokemon Emerald Azure is a difficulty-focused ROM hack of Pokemon Emerald featuring a completely new story, new locations, and custom Gym challenges. Built on the Radical Red dex, it includes all modern stat updates, abilities, and movepool changes. The hack introduces 116 variant forms, 9 new Eeveelutions, 26 new Mega Evolutions, and numerous signature moves. With advanced enemy AI, a level cap system, and strategic battles designed for experienced players, Emerald Azure offers a demanding yet fair take on the classic Hoenn adventure.

Pokémon Dragon Ball Z Team Training is a crossover tactical RPG for the Game Boy Advance. Combining the monster-catching mechanics of Pokémon with the high-energy battles of Dragon Ball Z, players assemble a team of both Pokémon and Z Fighters. Train your team, master fusion techniques, and compete in arena battles to become the ultimate champion across both universes.

Pokémon Evolved is a GBA ROM hack built on Pokémon FireRed, centered around giving the original 151 Pokémon brand-new evolution lines. The hack expands the Pokédex from 151 to 354, featuring custom sprites, unique Pokédex entries, and shiny variants for each new evolution — breathing fresh life into the familiar Kanto adventure.

Pokémon Lazarus is a completed GBA ROM hack by nemo622, built on Pokémon Emerald and set in the Greece-inspired Ilios Region. Featuring over 400 Pokémon from generations 1 through 9, nine starter options, and a charming GBC-style pixel art aesthetic, it delivers an entirely original story with new characters, a sinister villainous team, and a host of modern mechanics including overworld encounters, following Pokémon, and a dynamic day/night system.

Pokémon Recordkeepers is a battle-focused ROM hack of Pokémon Emerald, crafted by Turtleye and Hedara for Team Aqua's Romhacking Competition. This roguelite experience casts you as Tiana, a newly appointed Recordkeeper, who must decipher ancient myths and folktales. Master a revolutionary asymmetrical battle system where a single Pokémon can equip up to four abilities, and face off against towering boss encounters with multiple HP bars and smart AI.

Pokemon Amethyst is a GBA ROM hack by duck_caper, built on the CFRU engine. Set in the Kulure region, it features a curated Gen 1-8 Pokedex, Mega Evolution, and an original story about wishes.

Pokemon Null is a brutal, deeply modified GBA ROM hack of Pokemon Emerald, built from the ground up for the Hardcore Nuzlocke experience. Every route, item, and trainer battle is carefully balanced around the idea that mistakes are permanent, and every Pokémon lost matters.