POKÉSURVIVOR / SURVIVAL ROGUELIKE
READY FOR YOUR NEXT RUN?
One partner. A whole world ahead.
PLAY IN YOUR BROWSER. FIND YOUR NEXT BUILD.
Game hosted by its creator at pokesurvivor.com . Original field illustration; not a gameplay screenshot.
ONE PARTNER. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Play PokeSurvivor free in your browser
Meet your next adventure.
A partner by your side. A whole horde ahead. Play the browser survival fan game, learn the controls, and find a starter that fits your next run.
New here? Start with the guide01 / THE WORLD
A familiar world. A different kind of survival.
PokeSurvivor is a free browser fan game built around surviving waves of wild Pokémon. Your active move attacks automatically while you move, dodge and collect experience. Choose upgrades as you level up and switch moves to meet the next threat.
The official guide describes 966 playable Pokémon, nine regional gacha banners and online co-op for up to four players. PokeSurvival is your independent English companion to that game; the game itself stays with its creator.
02 / THE BASICS
Three steps to your first run
- 01
Click Play now above to open the official game in a new window, choose a guest session or sign in, then select a partner.
- 02
Move with WASD or the arrow keys. Switch your active move with 1–4 or Q/E. On mobile, play in landscape and drag to move.
- 03
Collect experience, choose upgrades and leave yourself an escape route. Use the full beginner guide for bonds, items, gacha and co-op.
03 / FIELD NOTES
Know your starting point.
The PokeSurvivor wiki compares 29 partners using the official game's base stats and starting moves. The tier list uses a published formula, so you can see exactly where each stat tier comes from.
These are source-based comparisons, not a claim that controlled survival tests have been completed. Moves, upgrades, weather and the way you play all change a run.
See the comparison methodPokeSurvivor vs Vampire Survivors at a glance
| Feature | PokeSurvivor | Vampire Survivors |
|---|---|---|
| Where you play it | In a browser at pokesurvivor.com — nothing to install. | A Steam release. |
| How its makers describe it | A free Pokémon survival game in the style of Survivor.io and Vampire Survivors. | A gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements. |
| Playing with other people | Online co-op is listed as a feature. | Steam lists Online Co-op and describes local co-op for up to 4 players. |
| Cost | Stated as free to play. | A paid Steam game; check the current price on its store page. |
Both columns come from each game's own official page. We did not test either.
Playing on a phone? Use landscape.
The official guide says the mobile version is played in landscape. On a phone or tablet you drag your finger anywhere on the screen to move, tap a move to switch to it, and use the button in the top-right corner to pause. On desktop the same guide lists WASD or the arrow keys to move, 1–4, Q/E or clicking a move's icon to switch, and Esc to pause.
We're repeating the official control scheme rather than testing it ourselves — if your device behaves differently, the official guide is the authoritative version.
Official controls and mobile guideBEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
A few quick answers.
Less guesswork.
More time in the game.
Is PokeSurvivor free to play?
The official guide describes a free fan game with no ads or in-app purchases. Optional donations support its servers and do not grant gameplay advantages.
Do I need an account?
You can start as a guest. The official guide says guest progress is not saved; an official account supports cloud progress. For sign-in, use the official site directly.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. The official guide supports phones and tablets in landscape. Drag to move and tap a move icon to switch. Opening the official site gives the game the full screen.
Why is the game not loading?
Play now opens the official game in a new window or tab. If your browser blocks the popup, use Open official site. If the official game still will not start, check your connection and browser settings.
Is PokeSurvival the official game website?
No. This is an independent fan guide. PokeSurvivor is hosted at pokesurvivor.com. Neither this site nor the fan game is affiliated with Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company.
Are PokeSurvivor, Poke Survivor and PokéSurvivor the same game?
They all refer to the same browser game at pokesurvivor.com. The official site writes it PokéSurvivor; people also type PokeSurvivor without the accent, or Poke Survivor with a space. Same game, three spellings — which is why results for all three usually land on the same place.
Is Poke Survival the same as PokeSurvival?
No, and the two names mean different things here. Poke Survival is a spelling of the game; PokeSurvival is this guide site. We're not claiming that every project with a similar name is the same game — other games and fan projects use similar names and some are unrelated. What we cover is only the browser game at pokesurvivor.com.
Is Pokemon Survivor Burst the same game?
No. Pokémon Survivor Burst is a separate fan project, not the browser game this site covers. Its developer's release thread states it was developed with Pokémon Essentials 21.1 and is a fan game inspired by Vampire Survivor's gameplay. We have not tested it ourselves.
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