Pokémon Claude Red
▶ Play freeHow to play Pokémon Red online, free in your browser
You can play Pokémon Red online at claudered.dev: open the page and press START. It is Pokémon Claude Red, a free fan remake of the whole game that runs in any modern browser on a computer, tablet or phone. You don't need a download, an emulator or a ROM.
Start playing
- Open claudered.dev in Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge.
- Choose NEW GAME, name yourself and your rival, and pick your look (hair, hat, clothes, bag).
- Head out of the house: Professor Oak stops you in the tall grass and brings you to his lab to choose Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle.
- Save any time from the START menu.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Phone or tablet | Gamepad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Arrow keys or WASD | D-pad, or tap where to walk | D-pad or stick |
| A (talk, confirm) | Z, J or Space | A button, or tap a person | A |
| B (cancel, hold to run) | X, K, Backspace or Esc | B button | B |
| START (menu) | Enter | START | Start |
| SELECT | Shift or C | SELECT | Select |
On a phone the page turns into a Game Boy when held upright and a Game Boy Advance when turned sideways.
Saving your game
Your save lives in the browser. In-app browsers (Instagram, TikTok, Reddit) can clear storage, so the game offers a free account that keeps a copy on the server and lets you continue on another device. You can also move a save between devices with SAVE TRANSFER on the title screen.
Play with other people
Every Pokémon Center's Cable Club leads to the Social Zone, a shared lounge where everyone online walks around together: chat, challenge anyone to a link battle, trade Pokémon (trade evolutions work) or join the random-match queue.
Is it the real Pokémon Red?
It follows the original game's story, maps, trainers, wild Pokémon, moves and even its glitches, converted from the pret/pokered disassembly. Every sprite, tile and sound was redrawn in code, so it's a remake rather than an emulator running a ROM. It's a free, non-commercial fan project.
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Pokémon Red online for free?
Yes. Pokémon Claude Red at claudered.dev is a free fan remake that runs in the browser with no download or ROM.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It has on-screen Game Boy controls in portrait and Game Boy Advance controls in landscape.
Do I need an emulator or a ROM?
No. The game is rebuilt in JavaScript, so there is nothing to download.
Can I play with friends?
Yes: link battles and trades with anyone online happen in the Social Zone, reached from any Pokémon Center.