Pokemon Roguelike - Catch, Train, Battle
Pokelike is a browser-based Pokemon roguelike focused on route choice, team-building, and boss progression. You start a run with one starter, move through branching map nodes, and build a squad through wild encounters, trainer fights, and loot progression.
At a mechanical level, Pokelike is about making good decisions before each fight rather than reacting with twitch inputs during the fight.
Every map is a branching board of nodes: battle, event, trade, healing, boss. Pathing matters because choosing one route locks you out of alternatives on that layer.
You refine your team during the run: catch new Pokémon, replace weak links, and adapt for upcoming bosses. Type matchups, evolution timing, team value, and role balance inside a six-mon team is crucial.
Combat resolves automatically. You set the lineup and switch positions, and the game handles turn-by-turn. Positioning matters.