Game Modes Overview
PokéVoid features a large variety of game modes, ranging from beginner-friendly runs to brutal endurance challenges and chaotic path-based roguelikes.
Gauntlet Modes (Classic-style)
Gauntlet modes are wave-based runs with a set endpoint. They follow PokéRogue's original battle structure, remixed with PokéVoid's unique mechanics.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Gauntlet Journey | The standard mode. Pick your team and fight through waves. Unlocked from the start. |
| Gauntlet Nuzlight | No healing items in the shop. Fainted Pokémon revive at wave 10 milestones. Great for beginners wanting a challenge. |
| Gauntlet Nuzlocke | Traditional Nuzlocke rules — fainted Pokémon are permanently lost. |
| Gauntlet Rogue | Draft mode. You're given 2 random Pokémon to start. Reroll using ΩGOLD. |
| Gauntlet Nuzlight Rogue | Nuzlight rules combined with Draft mode. |
| Gauntlet Nuzlocke Rogue | Nuzlocke rules combined with Draft mode. |
The Void
The Void (Nightmare mode) is unlocked after winning a Classic run. It's the hardest mode — the source of all corruption. Stronger enemies, unique encounters, and the true face of the void await.
Chaos Modes
Chaos modes take inspiration from path-based roguelikes like Slay the Spire. Instead of a linear wave structure, you choose your path through a branching map.
Each Chaos mode has three variants:
- Standard — full-length run
- Short — condensed run
- FTL (Faster Than Light) — the fastest variant, jumping straight into chaos
| Base Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Chaos Journey | Path-based Journey mode |
| Chaos Rogue | Path-based Draft mode |
| Chaos Void | Path-based Void challenge |
| Chaos Rogue Void | Draft + Void mechanics on a chaos map |
| Chaos Infinite | Endless chaos — no endpoint |
| Chaos Infinite Rogue | Endless chaos with Draft starting rules |
| Chaos Nuzlight / Nuzlocke | Chaos maps with Nuzlight or Nuzlocke rules |
Other Modes
- Daily Run — A fixed seed run refreshed every day. Starts at level 20.
- Challenge — Custom challenge runs with selectable modifiers
Unlocking Modes
Modes are unlocked through progression:
- The Void unlocks after your first Classic victory
- Chaos modes unlock as you clear harder content
- Unlocking a new mode also unlocks new items, abilities, and shop options