Retro Games From 2026

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.

Pokemon Hoenn's Last Wish is a GBA ROM hack based on Pokemon Emerald, set in an alternate timeline where Rayquaza failed to stop Groudon and Kyogre, leaving Hoenn in ruins. With the help of Jirachi and Celebi, you travel back in time to prevent the disaster, only to discover that echoes of the ruined future are corrupting the past. This narrative-driven adventure features new mutant Pokemon forms, an altered cast of characters, and a dark, post-apocalyptic twist on the classic Hoenn journey.

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.

Pokemon Amethyst is a GBA ROM hack developed by duck_caper, based on the CFRU engine and Pokemon Fire Red. Set in the brand-new Kulure region, it delivers a familiar yet fresh adventure featuring a curated Pokedex from Generations 1 through 8, the Physical/Special split, Fairy type, and Mega Evolution. Experience an original story centered on wishes, challenging boss battles, and a unique PokeChips economy that makes every wild encounter worthwhile.

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.

Pokemon Fire of Sky is a narrative-driven ROM hack of Pokemon Emerald developed by Teon. Set in an ancient era before the existence of Pokemon Trainers, Poke Balls, and gym battles, this short-form adventure lasting 1 to 2 hours takes you back to a time when humans and Pokemon lived in a simpler, less structured bond. As a young mountain dweller, you must team up with your partner Pokemon to uncover the cause of a mysterious rampage plaguing your quiet home.

Pokémon Platinum Kaizo is a brutally difficult, Nuzlocke-focused enhancement hack of Pokémon Platinum, crafted by SinisterHoodedFigure—the mastermind behind Pokémon Emerald Kaizo. Released in March 2026, it completely overhauls the Sinnoh region with 500+ competitive-level enemy trainers, redesigned boss encounters, and a punishing but meticulously balanced gameplay loop built for the most hardcore Pokémon veterans. The familiar journey through Sinnoh is transformed into a gauntlet of strategic teambuilding, resource management, and relentless combat, where gym leaders refuse to fight over-leveled teams and every route holds the potential to end your run.

Pokémon Crystal Inheritance is a comprehensive ROM hack of the Game Boy Color classic Pokémon Crystal. It sends players on a time-traveling adventure through a historic version of the Johto region. When Ilex Forest comes under threat, the mythical Pokémon Celebi pulls the player back in time to prevent a catastrophe. Players must unite Johto against the power-hungry Emperor Mejimi and his three generals, who are exploiting a crisis to tighten their grip on the region. Instead of the traditional badge-collecting journey, the goal is to save the future of Johto itself, with two possible endings depending on the choices made along the way.