Pokemon Overlord

Game Overview

Pokemon Overlord is a roguelike game inspired by UNICORN OVERLORD. This unique Pokemon fan game brings fast-paced tactical battles to your screen. Pokemon Overlord features short, intense battles lasting about 1 minute each. Set in a mysterious hotel hosting a Pokemon card game tournament, Pokemon Overlord combines strategic gameplay with an intriguing storyline. Could there be something sinister lurking beneath the surface? You must discover the truth as you battle your way through the tournament.

How to Play

Pokemon Overlord uses a unique formation system. Each team holds up to 3 Pokemon arranged in front and back rows. Pokemon in the back row stay safe from most attacks, but they move 30% slower. Try to balance protection with speed when positioning your team.

Every Pokemon has 2 attack slots and 1 ability slot. Before each battle, you must choose which moves to equip based on your opponents. This is where strategy becomes crucial. Pokemon Overlord rewards careful planning and tactical thinking.

The game features a rarity system that makes every Pokemon viable. Legendary Pokemon like Entei are "super rare" and naturally powerful. However, stat-boosting items work better on lower rarity Pokemon. Could your beloved Flareon become as mighty as Entei? Absolutely! Pokemon Overlord ensures every creature has its place.

Game Modes Include:

• Story Mode – Experience the tournament and uncover its mysteries
• League Challenge – Play as various characters using their unique teams
• Battle Frontier – Face 30 consecutive battles while building your squad
• Versus Mode – Enjoy offline multiplayer for "GOOD TIMES ONLY"

Tips & Tricks

Pokemon Overlord demands smart formation choices. Try to keep fragile attackers in the back row while tanky Pokemon hold the front. Must you always protect your back row? Not necessarily—sometimes speed matters more than safety.

Study your opponents before selecting moves. This is essential for victory in Pokemon Overlord. Each trainer's team grows stronger as the tournament progresses.

Invest wisely in lower rarity Pokemon. Could an "uncommon" Pokemon outperform a legendary? With the right items, absolutely! Pokemon Overlord's upgrade system rewards dedication to your favorites.

Why Play Here?

Pokemon Overlord solves a frustrating problem from mainline games. Every Pokemon serves a purpose here. No creature feels useless or outclassed. This is refreshing for fans tired of tier lists dictating their choices.

The tactical depth rivals strategy RPGs. Pokemon Overlord borrows brilliantly from UNICORN OVERLORD's battle system. Quick matches mean you can enjoy intense strategic gameplay in bite-sized sessions.

Multiple game modes offer tremendous replay value. Try to master every character's team in League Challenge. Must you complete all modes? Only if you want to uncover every secret Pokemon Overlord hides.

FAQ

Pokemon Overlord Changelog

The following is a complete changelog compiled from the itch.io devlog, sorted by version from newest to oldest (as of February 10, 2026). Only updates from 1.1 to 1.5 are present; there is no devlog for the initial 1.0 release.

1.5 - 2026-01-16 (BIG update)

New Features

• Re-added save/load functionality (all modes except Battle Frontier, which will be added later)
• Added export/import save file option in the OPTIONS menu (browser version supports drag-and-drop import)
• Team setup screen before battles now shows enemy Pokémon details on mouse hover
• Added "running shoes": hold the INFO key to run
• If your team is empty and pre-battle team setup is disabled, challenging an enemy will still force the setup screen

Fixes

• Fixed Cilan brothers appearing in Grand Finals causing softlock
• Fixed Zoroark's "Dark Illusion" ability causing Pokémon sprites to become invisible in certain cases

Other

• Improved input lag issues (possibly related to v-sync settings)
• Loading a save now always starts in the hotel lobby to prevent NPC blocking movement

1.4 - 2026-01-07 (more bugfixes)

Fixes

• Fixed adjacent-unit passive checks (Cover, Wall, Sunny Day, Rain Dance, Charge, etc.) not triggering
• Fixed Morty potentially blocking the player during the curse key event
• Fixed Wonder Guard effect incorrectly applying to other teammates
• Fixed summoned Pokémon from abilities (Raticate Mischief, Honchkrow Syndicate, Crobat Colony, etc.) not leaving after Battle Frontier battles
• Fixed AI-controlled Mew infinitely using Transform causing softlock
• Fixed collision errors in secret events allowing out-of-bounds

1.3 - 2026-01-05 (bugfixes and improved AI)

Improvements

• Significantly improved Pokémon AI to use resources more intelligently (increased game difficulty, better auto-battle performance)

Fixes

• Fixed Cover, Wall, Guardian not triggering in certain situations
• Fixed "refuse to hand over letter after Rocket encounter" battle triggering during Grand Finals causing crash
• Fixed AI Pokémon occasionally using normal moves when out of AP (should struggle instead)
• Fixed Leaf event looping if interaction key is mashed
• Fixed rare Koga event permanently trapping player in hallway
• Fixed Battle Frontier mode unplayable due to incorrect input prompt

1.2 - 2026-01-02 (bugfixes and thank yous)

New Features

• Press INFO in the status menu to disable a Pokémon's moves (thanks to player Overmaster for the suggestion)

Fixes

• Fixed multiple serious bugs and oversights

Other

• Temporarily disabled the "Save" option in the menu (previously used for pausing exploration); it will be re-implemented later due to issues

1.1 - ~2025-12-29 (Quick bugfix)

Fixes

• Fixed serious bug with Raticate's "Mischief" ability

(All platforms updated)