Pocket Rogues: Ultimate in IOS

2D Action-RPG & Roguelike

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Our Site Score

88/100

Pocket Rogues: Ultimate is a masterclass in how to port the soul of a hardcore roguelike to mobile without losing its edge. Unlike many 'lite' versions on the App Store, this is a deep, crunchy action-RPG that demands actual tactical movement and resource management. The gameplay loop is satisfyingly brutal: you dive into procedurally generated dungeons, gather loot, and inevitable face death, only to return to your guild fortress to upgrade your facilities and unlock new classes.

The real-time combat feels weighty and deliberate. You can't just mash buttons; you have to kite enemies and use the environment to your advantage. What truly elevates the 'Ultimate' version is the sheer breadth of content—from the unique skill trees for different classes like the Necromancer or Archer to the permanent progression of your base. It’s a game that respects your time by providing a deep sense of growth even when a run goes sideways. For fans of Diablo or Soul Knight, this is an essential installation.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. This is exactly what a mobile game should be. No hand-holding, just you, a sword, and a dungeon that wants you dead. The 'Ultimate' version removes the ads and gives you the full experience, which I appreciate. The combat is real-time and requires actual positioning—not just mashing buttons. The meta-progression with building your fortress gives it that 'one more run' hook that actually feels earned. It's rough around the edges, and the UI is a bit cluttered, but for a 40-year-old gamer who grew up on Diablo and NetHack, this is the good stuff.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Deep RPG systems
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Satisfying meta-progression
  • Cluttered UI on small screens
  • Steep difficulty curve

Technical Report

Performance: Runs well; support for various control schemes including MFi controllers.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You miss the difficulty of classic ARPGs and want a game you can sink weeks into.

    Skip if: You want a casual experience or dislike losing progress on death.

    Similar Games:
    • Soul Knight
    • Wayward Souls

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 30 hours
    • Status: Level 15 Fortress

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.38.1Fri Dec 26 2025

    [ITEMS]

    - Most equipment effects now have levels. Unlike rings, an item’s quality affects only the number of effects; their level can be any (from 1 to 3). The level of an item’s base effect (if it has one) depends on the item’s quality

    - Smithing gems (Ruby, Opal, and others) now have 3 quality tiers. The higher the gem’s quality, the higher the level of the effects it applies

    - Smithing gems can now be combined up to tier 3 (requires upgrading the Enchanting Table to level 3)

    - At the Forge, you can now quickly combine all potions in your inventory (requires upgrading the Alchemical Laboratory to level 4)

    - 2 new artifacts have been added - more powerful versions of the Claw and the Frog Leg; the icons for these items have also been updated

    - "Phalanx Shard" has been replaced with "Obsidian Shard": the item’s name and appearance have been updated

    [GENERATION]

    - A new small lair has been added - "Secret Sanctuary". The gate can appear in any location

    [GAMEPLAY]

    - After changing the behavior type for summoned undead, all subsequent creatures summoned by the Necromancer will automatically use the same behavior type

    - Creatures set to "aggressive" behavior will try to position themselves in front of the character

    [MISC]

    - Many creatures now remain as corpses on the ground after being killed (can be disabled in Settings)

    - The Golem pet is now fully animated

    - The Zombie Crossbowman and the Ancient Guardian are now animated

    - After visiting one-time gates to sub-locations and bosses, they will not disappear; they will remain on the map, but in a destroyed state

    - Goblin Druids now summon a Rat Spirit instead of a regular Rat

    - Special sound and visual effects have been added for items that drop with Epic quality or higher ("Other Effects" must be enabled in Settings)

    - All chests, the iron barricade, the ranged barricade (with and without spikes), and the four-way shooting trap now visually break apart gradually

    - The Blood Circle is now displayed on the mini-map

    - Added a sound for torches in hand and on the wall, as well as a crunching sound when moving over snow

    [BALANCE]

    - All equipment and weapon effects have been rebalanced

    - Stat values can no longer fall below 0 due to curses or perk penalties

    - The attack range of the starter Zombies and Skeletons summoned by the Necromancer has been increased

    - The "Laceration" curse now fills the Bleed gauge by a random amount for each hit taken (instead of having a chance to apply the effect instantly)

    [INTERFACE]

    - Updated the icons of some effects and items

    - Updated and clarified the descriptions of many equipment and weapon effects

    - Effect icon backgrounds in the inventory now change depending on each effect’s level

    - Descriptions of smithing gems, ingots, and artifacts can now be collapsed

    - Inventory slots now play an animation when tapped/clicked

    - Additional defense and damage types are now shown at the Forge when upgrading an item

    - When the "Bleeding" effect is applied, the on-screen visual effect will not be shown if "Blood" is disabled in Settings

    [FIXED]

    - Fixed a critical Unity vulnerability present in outdated engine versions

    - Fixed an issue where the "Add. Lighting" setting didn't work on iPhone and iPad

    - The experience bonus granted after building the Tavern was calculated incorrectly and was too low

    - The "Carrot and Stick" modifier, when taking damage, reduced not only current experience but also active experience modifiers

    - The "Storm" weapon effect could not drop on most types of swords and daggers

    - The "Payroll Records" effect increased experience gained instead of the amount of gold

    - After animation updates, the Slime stopped using ranged attacks

    - After repeatedly saving and loading the same floor (for example, by using many Runes of Greed on one floor), the game could freeze

    - Ghostly creatures could teleport to zero coordinates if they finished their attack inside a wall


    POCKET ROGUES combines the classic flavor of old-school Action-RPGs with the dynamic challenges of the Roguelike genre. Fight through hordes of monsters, explore unique and procedurally generated locations, upgrade your guild fortress, and develop increasingly powerful heroes to uncover the secrets hidden in mysterious dungeons.

    === FEATURES: ===

    • REAL-TIME ACTION!

    Move, dodge, avoid traps, outmaneuver enemies, and attack from strategic positions. Enjoy an advanced combat system that emphasizes character control and player skill.

    • DIVERSE HERO CLASSES:

    Choose from a variety of heroes, each with unique skills, exclusive equipment, and their own progression trees.

    • EVERY DUNGEON IS UNIQUE!

    From locations and monsters to loot and encounters, everything is procedurally generated. No two runs will ever be the same!

    • DISCOVER UNIQUE LOCATIONS:

    Each location has its own visual style, distinctive enemies, traps, and interactive objects. Once unlocked, you can travel freely between them.

    • BUILD YOUR GUILD FORTRESS:

    Construct and upgrade buildings to unlock new hero classes, enhance existing ones, and access powerful abilities and tools.

    • REGULAR UPDATES:

    Pocket Rogues is actively supported and continuously improved in collaboration with its dedicated player community.

    Pocket Rogues offers countless dungeons, each filled with unique loot and monsters. A variety of hero classes and specializations let you approach boss battles in different ways, with each encounter testing your skills anew. Combine this with traditional RPG elements like character progression and exploration, and you’ll never get bored!

    “For centuries, a dark dungeon has lured hapless adventurers with its secrets and treasures. None who enter ever return, as legend tells of a true Evil waiting in the depths. But the allure of fame, fortune, and glory is irresistible to many. Will you take the risk and join them?”

    === ULTIMATE VERSION FEATURES: ===

    • 50% MORE GEMS!

    Earn 50% more gems from monsters, bosses, and quests. Gems can also be purchased with gold.

    • SAVE YOUR GAME ANYTIME!

    Save your progress in any normal dungeon and enjoy auto-save when minimizing the game.

    • PREMIUM HERO CLASSES:

    Unlock classes like Berserk, Necromancer, and all future premium classes using gold.

    • START FROM ANY DEPTH:

    Begin your descent into dungeons from a specific depth.

    • FREE DUNGEONS:

    All normal dungeons are completely free to access.

    > Discord (Eng): https://discord.gg/nkmyx6JyYZ

    For any questions, contact the developer directly: ethergaminginc@gmail.com


    Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Dynamic 2D Roguelike with Action-RPG elements.

    Raid endless dungeons, rebuild your fortress, and develop your own heroes!

    POCKET ROGUES combines the classic flavor of old-school Action-RPGs with the dynamic challenges of the Roguelike genre. Fight through hordes of monsters, explore unique and procedurally generated locations, upgrade your guild fortress, and develop increasingly powerful heroes to uncover the secrets hidden in mysterious dungeons.

    === FEATURES: ===

    • REAL-TIME ACTION!

    Move, dodge, avoid traps, outmaneuver enemies, and attack from strategic positions. Enjoy an advanced combat system that emphasizes character control and player skill.

    • DIVERSE HERO CLASSES:

    Choose from a variety of heroes, each with unique skills, exclusive equipment, and their own progression trees.

    • EVERY DUNGEON IS UNIQUE!

    From locations and monsters to loot and encounters, everything is procedurally generated. No two runs will ever be the same!

    • DISCOVER UNIQUE LOCATIONS:

    Each location has its own visual style, distinctive enemies, traps, and interactive objects. Once unlocked, you can travel freely between them.

    • BUILD YOUR GUILD FORTRESS:

    Construct and upgrade buildings to unlock new hero classes, enhance existing ones, and access powerful abilities and tools.

    • REGULAR UPDATES:

    Pocket Rogues is actively supported and continuously improved in collaboration with its dedicated player community.

    Pocket Rogues offers countless dungeons, each filled with unique loot and monsters. A variety of hero classes and specializations let you approach boss battles in different ways, with each encounter testing your skills anew. Combine this with traditional RPG elements like character progression and exploration, and you’ll never get bored!

    “For centuries, a dark dungeon has lured hapless adventurers with its secrets and treasures. None who enter ever return, as legend tells of a true Evil waiting in the depths. But the allure of fame, fortune, and glory is irresistible to many. Will you take the risk and join them?”

    === ULTIMATE VERSION FEATURES: ===

    • 50% MORE GEMS!

    Earn 50% more gems from monsters, bosses, and quests. Gems can also be purchased with gold.

    • SAVE YOUR GAME ANYTIME!

    Save your progress in any normal dungeon and enjoy auto-save when minimizing the game.

    • PREMIUM HERO CLASSES:

    Unlock classes like Berserk, Necromancer, and all future premium classes using gold.

    • START FROM ANY DEPTH:

    Begin your descent into dungeons from a specific depth.

    • FREE DUNGEONS:

    All normal dungeons are completely free to access.

    > Discord (Eng): https://discord.gg/nkmyx6JyYZ

    For any questions, contact the developer directly: ethergaminginc@gmail.com


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5 with 640 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Pocket Rogues: Ultimate is a dynamic Action-RPG that brings the challenge of classic roguelikes to your fingertips. Players explore a vast array of unique and randomly generated dungeons filled with diverse monsters and powerful loot. Between runs, you utilize your hard-earned gold to expand your Guild Fortress, unlocking new characters, skills, and passive bonuses. With real-time combat that rewards positioning and strategy, it offers a deep, rewarding experience for fans of dungeon crawlers.

    Features

    1

    Procedurally generated dungeons

    2

    Many unique hero classes

    3

    Deep base-building progression

    4

    Real-time tactical combat

    5

    Controller support

    Tips

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    Pocket Rogues: Ultimate - IOS - Gameplay - YouTube

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    The Ultimate version includes all classes, removes ads, and provides more frequent content updates and higher drop rates.

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