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Pocket Emo

Adopt a tiny emo and try to keep them (sort of) happy. Feed snacks, play mini-interactions, and learn how mood swings change what your emo says and does. It’s a bite-size virtual pet with a mischievous twist.

Release: June 2007
Developer: MINDistortion
Technology: Adobe Flash (runs via Ruffle)
Mode: Single-player, browser
Price: Free
Platforms: Windows, Chrome OS, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS

About the Game

Pocket Emo is a classic browser toy where you create and care for a customizable emo character. The goal isn’t to max out happiness—it’s to observe and manage their mood. Different actions nudge the emo toward sulky, calm, or cheerful states, unlocking new reactions and lines.

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How to Play

  1. Create: Start the game and customize hair, outfit, and accessories.
  2. Care: Use the on-screen buttons to feed, poke, or interact.
  3. Balance: Watch the mood indicators and vary actions to steer their temperament.
  4. Explore: Leave them alone for a bit—some reactions trigger over time.

Controls

Tips & Tricks

Save & Troubleshooting

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Pocket Emo is a legacy Flash title preserved for modern browsers through the open-source Ruffle emulator.