FIRST RUN
Start a run in four steps
The first goal is to stay mobile long enough to collect experience and build a move set that can clear a path.
- 01
Choose a Pokémon partner
Pick a partner in the game menu and start a run. Its type and available moves give you a starting point for your build.
- 02
Keep moving through open space
Use WASD or the arrow keys on a keyboard. On a touchscreen, drag in the play area to steer. Your equipped moves attack automatically.
- 03
Collect experience safely
Move through experience drops when there is a clear route. Avoid crossing a dense group just to reach one distant pickup.
- 04
Choose a level-up card
When you level up, compare the available moves and stat boosts. Choose what helps with the enemies and space you have right now.
INPUT GUIDE
PokeSurvivor controls
Attacking is automatic, so your main job is positioning. Move early when a hazard marker appears instead of waiting for it to land.
| Action | Keyboard | Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Move | WASD or arrow keys | Drag in the game area |
| Attack | Moves fire automatically | Automatic |
BUILD YOUR RUN
How level-ups and move evolution work
Experience turns into choices. A level-up can offer a new move, an upgrade for a move you already know, or a stat improvement. A focused build is easier to finish than several half-built ideas.
Pick a core move
Choose a reliable attack and invest in it before taking every new move. Area coverage or piercing can help when enemies gather in a crowd.
Check evolution conditions
Some moves can evolve after reaching their maximum level and meeting a linked upgrade condition. Watch for the evolution card when both parts are ready.
Use stat cards to fill gaps
Health, movement, damage, cooldown, and experience boosts solve different problems. If your damage is already strong, a movement or survival boost can make more room to play.
SURVIVAL TACTICS
Stay ahead of the horde
The arena gets harder when enemies cut off your routes. Keep a route open and treat movement as part of your build, not as time between attacks.
Move in wide curves
A broad loop can keep a group following behind you. Sharp turns into a crowded lane make it easier to get surrounded.
Read the ground markers
Some attacks show a line or circle before they land. Leave the marked area early; a last-second detour can run you into another group.
Prioritize dangerous enemies
Healers, shields, and enemies that call reinforcements change how a wave behaves. Clear the one disrupting your route before chasing safer targets.
ARENA EVENTS
Rifts, weather, and changing matchups
A run can bring more than a standard wave. Watch the map and the weather notice, then adjust your route and move choices to match the situation.
Prepare before entering a rift
A rift can take you to a contained legendary encounter. Make sure your build can handle the arena and leave room to dodge before you step in.
Respond to the current weather
Weather can strengthen some move types and weaken others. Read the on-screen message and switch your active move when another option fits better.
HOSTED VERSION
Sign-in, saves, and online features
The game opens from this site’s Play page and asks you to sign in. The hosted build keeps game progression in the current browser for your account, so it does not transfer automatically to another device.
Run scores
Completed solo runs can submit a score to this site’s shared leaderboard when the service is available.
Co-op is not enabled here
The source game has online features, but this hosted adaptation currently disables online co-op and the source game’s account system.
PLAYER QUESTIONS
PokeSurvivor guide FAQ
Does PokeSurvivor attack automatically?
Yes. Equipped moves fire automatically. You control movement, positioning, and level-up choices.
What controls does the hosted game use?
Use WASD or the arrow keys on a keyboard. On a touchscreen, drag in the game area to move.
Can I play co-op on this site?
Online co-op is disabled in the current hosted build. The game page supports solo runs and this site’s shared leaderboard.
Does progress sync to another device?
Guest progress is not saved. When you sign in, account progress is saved through this site and can be loaded on another device when the save service is available.
Is PokeSurvivor an official Pokémon game?
No. It is an unofficial fan game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company.