Developer & Player Focused

Built-in patching system supports IPS, UPS, BPS, and xdelta formats. Upload your patches and let ROMDex handle distribution.

• ✓Multi-format patch support
• ✓Automatic checksum generation
• ✓Base ROM verification

Every patch is verified against known base ROMs using SHA-256 checksums. Players always know they're getting the right files.

• ✓SHA-256 checksum matching
• ✓Base ROM database
• ✓Corruption detection

Showcase your hack with screenshots, cover art, and trailer videos. Full media gallery support with drag-and-drop uploading.

• ✓Screenshot galleries
• ✓YouTube trailer embedding
• ✓Custom cover art

Maintain a complete version history with changelogs. Players can access any previous version, and you can track what changed when.

• ✓Full version history
• ✓Changelog support
• ✓GitHub release sync

Automatically parse your ROM hack's source code to generate a complete Customdex with Pokemon stats, moves, and type changes.

• ✓Automatic parsing from source
• ✓Move and type chart changes
• ✓Player-accessible documentation

Track downloads, views, and ratings. See how players are engaging with your hack and gather feedback to improve.

• ✓Download statistics
• ✓Rating and review system
• ✓Player engagement metrics

Find exactly what you're looking for with powerful filters. Search by base game, features, difficulty, completion status, and more.

• ✓Filter by base game (Red, Crystal, Emerald...)
• ✓Filter by features (Nuzlocke mode, new Pokemon...)
• ✓Filter by completion status

Sort ROM hacks by popularity, rating, release date, or recent updates. Discover trending hacks or find hidden gems.

• ✓Sort by downloads, rating, date
• ✓Trending and popular sections
• ✓Recently updated filter

Read reviews from other players and share your own experiences. Help the community discover great hacks.

• ✓5-star rating system
• ✓Written reviews
• ✓Helpful vote system

Patch your ROMs directly in the browser. No external tools needed—just upload your base ROM and download the patched version.

• ✓Browser-based patching
• ✓ROM verification before patching
• ✓No software installation required

Share your gameplay moments with the community. Upload screenshots of your Hall of Fame, shiny encounters, and memorable battles.

• ✓Screenshot galleries per hack
• ✓Hall of Fame submissions
• ✓Community voting

Share your save files with friends or the community. Upload completed saves, challenge runs, or starting points for others to enjoy.

• ✓Save file uploads
• ✓Version compatibility info
• ✓Description and tags