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Descend into procedurally generated dungeons in real-time combat, develop heroes, and upgrade a fortress between runs.
Released 25 Oct 2018
Raid Randomized Dungeons
Dodge and Flank Enemies
Build a Guild Fortress
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Developed by EtherGaming · Published by EtherGaming









You take the role of an adventurer drawn into a dark dungeon in search of its secrets and treasure. The game is a 2D action RPG played in real time.
Explore procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters, traps, loot, interactive objects, and bosses. Move, dodge, and flank enemies as you fight through each descent; locations have their own enemies and hazards.
Choose from hero classes with distinct skills, equipment, and development trees. Use resources from adventures to construct and upgrade buildings in the Guild Fortress, unlocking heroes and game mechanics.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its dungeon-crawling loop, straightforward action, and the sense of progress from gathering loot and upgrading heroes. Some also value its pick-up-and-play feel and the option to continue progress across phone and PC. The sample is mixed: other players describe the grind as slow or the runs as repetitive, and raise concerns about balance and co-op.
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic, old-school Action-RPG with Roguelike elements. Here, you’ll fight your way through hordes of monsters, explore unique, randomly generated locations, and develop your own fortress and heroes.
In Pocket Rogues, you’ll discover dozens of dungeons filled with unique loot and monsters, a variety of hero classes, and terrifying bosses—each encounter presenting a true challenge. Traditional RPG elements, such as character progression and exploration, ensure you’ll never get bored!
"For centuries, this dark dungeon has lured hapless travelers with its secrets and treasures. One by one, they vanished, consumed by true Evil. Yet grim legends only fuel the desires of ever more adventurers. Why not become one of them?!"
FEATURES:
Completely real-time gameplay! Move, dodge, and flank your enemies! The combat system emphasizes precise character control and player skill.
Multiple hero classes: Each class has unique skills, specialized equipment, and its own development tree.
Every descent is unique! From locations and monsters to loot and random encounters, everything is procedurally generated. No two dungeons are ever the same!
Distinct locations: Each one features its own visual style, unique enemies, traps, and interactive objects. Move freely between all unlocked locations.
Build your own fortress: Construct and upgrade buildings in your Guild Fortress to unlock and enhance new heroes and gain access to new game mechanics.
Regular updates: The game has been actively supported and developed over time, with constant input from the community and dedicated players.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 21 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| AI disclosure | Some of the images in the game were created using neural networks, but were later significantly modified (or used only as inspiration). No image in Pocket Rogues is entirely AI generated. |
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