Games like A Tiny Shortsword

A bunch of quirky "microgames," one-day RPGs that I typically whip up in three or fewer hours. This collection is to hold all the games for May so I'm not cluttering up my store page. I don't know that I'm going to get one done a day, but I'd expect at least 14 over the course of the month. Note: Despite being microgames/one-day projects, I have no sense of scale and many of these are closer to 10… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May 2022 Games Collection.

low-tech + anti-capitalist + power fantasy What do you do when one man owns everything? You steal it, and you break his stuff. Our Farm is a tabletop RPG for 3-5 players. You play as displaced farmers piloting magical golems - farm equipment retrofitted for battle - to take back your land from the wizard Tysanto, who gained a monopoly on food production and forced you into sharecropping. He’s po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Farm Becomes the Battlefield.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Help King Arthur and his Knights defend the realm. Slay the evil entities with a combination of lucky dice rolls and clever tactics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of the Tiny Table.

The Sea is calling The open oceans beckons to the small explorer Come, set voyage on my water Adventure to the massive unknown Experience bliss foreverLILLIPUTIAN: ADVENTURE ON THE OPEN SEAS IS COMING TO EXALTED FUNERAL! IT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 68 PAGE HARDCOVER BOOK & 66 PAGE SOFTCOVER ZINE FORMS! STAY TUNED! What is Lilliputian: Adventure on the Open Seas Lilliputian: Adventure on the Open Se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lilliputian: Adventure On the Open Seas.

A minimalist, rules-light RPG for playing old-school fantasy stories, in the spirit of the game originally devised by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax in the 70s. Another fantasy RPG among hundreds of already existing ones? Certainly. But everything you need to know — including rules for fleshing out any player character you have in mind, combat mechanics, a table of items and other adventuring resourc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAGHEX.

Ugis was born to tell stories, in a simple and fun way. It puts together a solid structure for easy, fast, and long-term play, without having narrative limitations from oppressive rules. It is suitable for everyone, from the beginner who has only heard of rpg, to the veteran who has been pounding the tables for decades offering challenges to suit every appetite, always remaining minimal and dilige… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UGIS Rpg.

What is Rove? Rove is a micro, modular TTRPG comprised entirely of business cards. It focuses on being fast and approachable, with the potential to add systems and procedures as needed rather than presenting them up front.  So far Rove consists of the following cards, with more in development. Core (Free Forever!) All the rules needed to run a game of Rove. Core resolution mechanics, combat rules … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rove.

"The referee advice is gold. I know of few better sources for concisely explaining what to prioritize when running this sort of game." - Brendan S, Necropraxis, Wonder and Wickedness "I often quibble with RPG magic systems either being too complex or too restrictive, but this hit a great balance between flexibility and ease-of-use, while adding a special dash of creativity and Lady Luck." - Ars Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Rats.

tactical action | old school theming Trespasser is a tabletop roleplaying game about peasants-turned-adventurers carving out safe refuge amid the long collapse of their dying world. Designed for player-driven sandbox campaigns of survival and dungeon crawling, Trespasser borrows themes of early tabletop and pairs them with a tactical combat system inspired by 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. If you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trespasser.

WHEN THE BROADSWORDS SING (WBS) is an OSR micro-RPG that draws on games like Knave and Barbarians of Lemuria to provide a sword-and-sorcery flavored take on the classic dungeon crawl experience. The game is 6 pages long, fitting on three sheets of paper front-and-back. 2-page rules document, laid out to be printed and folded as a tri-fold2 pages of random tables to use during character creation, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Broadswords Sing.

Block, Dodge, Parry aims to be somewhat of an 'Advanced Edition' to Yochai Gal's Cairn. It is playable as an entirely standalone game, or as an 'expansion pack' to Cairn, Into The Odd, Electric Bastionland, or any other Mark of the Odd-type games. I hope it also proves helpful as a toolbox: a collection of ideas that hopefully inspire you to use what you like, tweak what you want, and expand where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block, Dodge, Parry - A Levelless, Classless Expansion of Cairn.

In a world of pure magic, you are a knight belonging to Farheim, and you have been tasked with fetching a mysterious object from its king, Damon, in a faraway village called Littlegard. When you return from the small village, you will receive sad news… Farheim was invaded and cursed by an evil witch named Shadora from Shadowheim. Since you were far from the kingdom, you were the only one not to be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WITCH'S : Cursed Kingdom Quest.

SHIVER Double Feature LIVE NOW on GamefoundA collection of terrifying tales for the award winning SHIVER RPG that really show the game's ability to portray any setting and sub-genre you love. From Weird Wild West, to Arctic Special Ops Teams, to outer-space explorers, as long as something strange is going on SHIVER has you covered. A Military operation discovers horrors aboard a lost ship in the A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHIVER RPG - The Cursed Library.

SHIVER Double Feature LIVE NOW on GamefoundWinner of BEST RPG at UK Games Expo 2022. WHAT IS SHIVER? SHIVER is a tabletop roleplaying game that lets players bring their favourite scary movies, spooky tv shows, and horror stories to life. Ever wanted to play through the plot of your favourite film on the tabletop? Or wanted to make sequels, prequels and original stories in the worlds of pop cultur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHIVER RPG Core Book.

The GATEWAY The Tabletop RPG is a Free, rules-lite, easy-to-learn, fast-paced, and universal d20 Roleplaying Game framework that is perfect for introducing new players to the hobby of tabletop roleplaying games. This system allows for any theme or setting, from Fantasy to Cyberpunk, from Horror to Noir, or whatever your imagination can create. GATEWAY’s simple rules are based on similar mechanics … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GATEWAY RPG - Free d20 Tabletop Roleplaying Game.

Age of Adventure One-Page RPG (Version 7.0) is a rules-light old-school fantasy hack of the Lasers & Feelings d6 dice-pool one-stat system Welcome adventurer – to an exciting world of monsters and magic. All you need are some 6-sided dice and your imagination. All the rules needed to play are included on a single page: CHARACTER CREATION: Choose a Community (Dwarf; Elf; Goblin; Halfling; Human;… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Adventure RPG - a Lasers and Feelings fantasy hack.

A Uniquely Japanese Tabletop Role-Playing Game Experience, now in English! Almost a decade ago, Japanese artist and game designer Junichi Inoue sat down to create what was, in his own words, a uniquely and unmistakably "Hyper Asian" Japanese world: a world of magic and technology, of samurai and Taoist sorcery, of powerful mecha and cultured geisha. The world was named Tenra, and the game was nam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenra Bansho Zero: Heaven and Earth Edition.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Too Shroom! is a Slash 'em up meets Roguelite game where the upgrades you choose are vital. Master the simple yet satisfying combat system, and find synergies and builds to clear as many waves as possible. You need to survive the hoards of hellish shrooms and kill each wave before time runs out. Collect seeds each run to unlock new characters and permanent upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Shroom!.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Tails of the North is a third person story-focused adventure and exploration game. You're a young cat, a survivor from a cat colony ravaged by unstable forces of nature, and you've been given a task to find out what happened. After escaping your shattered home, you found yourself following a pair of ravens who carry the symbol of Hovialis on their feathers. Offering your help, you begin to uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails of the North.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

The almighty Goddess of a magical labyrinth, has challenged adventurers to brave its perilous zones and reach its heart, where she awaits. Those who defeat her shall be granted a wish to fulfill their desires. As a Guild Master, you accept her challenge, recruiting and training your party on the path to her lair. Guild Encounters distills classic JRPG elements into a fast-paced, arcade-like exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild Encounters.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Detailed, gritty text-based fantasy RPG centered on dungeon crawling with traps, puzzles, fights and loot. Recreates the gameplay of the old gamebooks. Simple battle system and hassle-free inventory management. Give Bloodwood Dungeon a go if the following statements ring true when you play RPGs or adventure games:* You like to read, as opposed to just skimming the text* You like your fantasy to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwood Dungeon.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

62% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

Official game of the iconic game books by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fighting Fantasy Legends.

Runners in the Shadows is a game Forged in the Dark about a group of daring operatives building a criminal enterprise in a fantastical dystopian vision of near-future Earth. There will be dangerous meets, crazy heists, bloody fights, chases, escapes, deceptions, betrayals, successes, and deaths. It's a bit like Blade Runner meets Ocean's Eleven, but there's ghosts and ninjas. Playing this is like … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runners in the Shadows.

⚠️ While this Free Edition is still available on Itch, all of my other titles are only on DTRPG. You can grab this Free Edition there if you'd rather and can only buy the Deluxe Edition (and softcover) there, as well as the Undead Awakening, War for the Overworld, and Toolkit deck supplements.   https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/354307/Wicked-Ones-Free-Edition?affiliate_id=1403878 -------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wicked Ones: Free Edition.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

81% User Score Based on 738 reviews

Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabled Lands.

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable tool for creating climactic moments of tactics and tension - without combat!  Whether an epic chase, the struggle to save a sinking ship, or a desperate search for a medicinal ingredient, this will help you create collaborative goals and a real sense of drama! As a certified teacher, I find the narrative focus in most TTRPGs to be reductive - the action and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoriesRPG - Drama Clocks Boost!.

Vanquish great foes.Discover powerful magical artifacts.Live or die by your own cunning. Brightknife is a nimble d6 RPG that emphasizes narrative and roleplaying with a d6 system that's quick to learn. Only roll when it matters. Characters succeed at things they’re good at and clever ideas are rewarded.Zero-prep play. Generate a compelling adventure with your players at the table using only the to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brightknife.

Defenders of the New Century is a turn-of-the-century tabletop RPG about the dynamics of power in a fictional world reminiscent of our own early 20th century which is beset by monstrosities that have emerged from interdimensional Gates. Built with a unique, classless system which combines scientific magic, period-accurate firearms, brutal melee combat, and wild, player-made superpowers. The game i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defenders of the New Century RPG.

“The Earth as we know it is no longer; but by our memory it shall remain.” The Earth was destroyed by the mysterious emergence of the World Tree – and within the roots of the Apocalypse, life was reborn anew. New species of humankind evolved, and magic fills the very air like pollen.  Inspired from tile-based strategy games like Arknights and Fire Emblem, Voyager: Tactics is a tactics TRPG inspire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voyager: Tactics playtest.

This is the English version of MSX™, a simple and easy to learn RPG. Its minimalist rules, with a distinct OSR vibe, encourage participants to use their creativity to overcome challenges. To play MSX™ you will need some six-sided dice (D6), paper and a pencil. MSX™ English is not just the English version of the game you already know: this is an expanded version of the previously released basic rul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MSX™.

95% funded!!! Grab your enerQi-Blaster and step through the magic gate - there's a job for you to do! Soul Detectives can do amazing things, but magic alone can't help them.  Sometimes they need a Team that cleans up the mess! You are a Cleaner, part of the Clean-Up Crew and you are the ones they call when things get messy. Who are you playing?In Clean-Up Crew, you take up the role of Cleaners, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean-Up Crew.

Grim Fictions is a game of living in a harsh world where supernatural creatures exist on the peripheral to haunt you and hunt you. It is a game where killing something can be difficult but surviving a major wound can be harder still. The world is a dark place in Grim Fictions, but you have what it takes to survive it - if you work together. Grim Fictions is meant to be a game that you can grab for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Fictions.

A New Age Begins . . . Years after a mysterious series of magical Churnings, kingdoms of Mushrooms awoke in a world left behind by the Ancients, surrounded by strange beasts and remnants of ancient technology from when "humans" walked the soils. In the years following, Mushroomkind fought and explored, discovered and innovated. But Mushrooms are small, and the world is large; much remains to be le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushrooms & Magic.

Brother Bear, Sister Wolf is a wildpunk tabletop fantasy roleplaying game about sentient animals on a quest to defeat a mystical threat to their home. They live in the Wild, a place like our world but without humans. They act according to their nature and instinct: wolves form packs and hunt, rabbits dig warrens and forage, mice scurry through the grass alert for danger, falcons soar overhead sear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brother Bear, Sister Wolf.

Hail and well met, Adventurers! QuestFellows is a GM-less collaborative story-telling and role-playing game for 2 or more players, based on the Four Points RPG System. QuestFellows combines the atmosphere and themes of classic high fantasy adventure, with a narrative, player-driven and fully cooperative role-playing experience. Overview In QuestFellows, you and your fellow Players take on the role… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QuestFellows.

The Knot hangs ponderous, heavy - pulling taut the tangled threads of the Fabric Between Worlds. Tired, callused hands pick at the threads, easing the tangles, bit by aching bit. Slowly, deliberately, they pull at loose threads to scrutinize with weary eyes, as they mutter amongst themselves. Piles of threads form at their feet, growing ever larger, until the eldest amongst them finally speaks. ‘T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOOM - Itchfunding.

3 BONES is a bare-bones fantasy role-playing game for a handful of players with a handful of dice. All you need are 3 six-sided dice and some paper for a character sheet: a business card that is blank on one side should be enough! It's perfect for running a one-shot adventure on short notice. Character generation is quick and easy so you can start playing right away. If you want to play "a charmin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3 BONES.

DRAW YOUR BLADES AND PREPARE YOUR SPELLS! Blades & Spells is an agile, objective and dynamic minmalist RPG that pays homage to the classic tales of Sword & Sorecery literature, combined with a set of simple and intuitive rules that allow quick games or great sagas told to the players taste, as well as the create own fiction worlds , all in pamphlet format. Powered by Basic Universal System (B.U.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blades & Spells.

Hard-Knock World is a streamlined tabletop roleplaying game where players adventure to learn new skills at the metaphorical ‘school of hard knocks’: advancement is open-ended, using broad fictional descriptions. Each PC can master a new ability related to their class each session, but this happens diegetically (in the story) rather than being chosen between sessions from a list of advanced moves— … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard-Knock World.

A fantasy roleplaying game that follows migrants on their journey through a harsh, unforgiving world. Humans, once rich with magic and resources, exploited nature beyond its means. The sun turned cities into kilns and the sea crept steadily inland. Towering floods and withering droughts led to displacement and social collapse. Modern society fell to pre-urban levels of technology. Those who did th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Roads.

Tumble-Down Wisps: Home (Zine 1) A feel-good fantasy game system and adventure for any number of players Playtest version This playtest version will be pay-what-you-want for a limited time. A link to the survey for feedback is provided in the pdf. The Game Tumble-down Wisps is a table-top roleplaying game you play alone or with others. Bring your imagination to life through the character and se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tumble-Down Wisps.

6000 years ago, humankind went extinct. The world ended. It languished. Then it moved on. Every so often, we dig up remnants. Clues about who was here before us, or signs of their last attempts to hold on; emblems of their dying breaths. Those dreadful and marvelous Emblems permeate the world with ether; magical radiation that can cause dramatic alterations in the landscape, bizarre mutations in l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emblems of their Dying Breaths.

This book contains premade monsters, characters, magic items, and ritual spells for the STRONG RPG system. You can find the core STRONG RPG system for free on this same storefront.  Though we will always offer the core rules for free, if you appreciate our effort to create this system, you can optionally purchase these four additional chapters to help support us. Inside this book are six ready-to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRONG RPG Core System.

1000 years ago, the gods left us. 400 years ago, our world was buried in ash. Now, we rely on alchemy and each other to survive.  This is the Era of Silence In the Long Silence, new monsters have shown their faces, from wasteland mutants to zealous fascists—no corner of the world is truly safe. Grab your team and get ready to fight your way across the shattered surface of Vian.  Era of Silence… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era of Silence - Starter Kit.

is a rules light, high fantasy roleplaying gamebased on Sledgehammer by Gayhalforc Made to print, pick up, and play; Brighthammer's three mini-zine format offers a rules set that encourages free-form collaborative roleplaying for high fantasy scenarios. Brighthammer Player Handbook Zine: Simple single roll D100 resolution system;Quick and customizable character creation;Character sheets included … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BRIGHTHAMMER.

[English and Spanish versions available!] [Free plain-text version available!] [Free character sheets!] EXPEDITION TO THE REALMS is a fast and intuitive TTRPG designed to run the popular fantasy adventures of the early 2000s with minimalist mechanics. Its system is based on the 24XX SRD by Jason Tocci, herein expanded to suit the stories of heroes and heroines unearthing the past and dealing wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition to the Realms.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

《Witchcrafter The TCG》 Has Arrived! 《Witchcrafter The TCG》is a trading card game inspired by shamanic and spirit folklore from cultures around the world. Featuring both PvP and single-player modes, the game includes over 2,000 unique cards for players to collect, build, and enhance their ultimate dream decks — while exploring a world rich with lore and cultural depth. Each spirit card carries i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcrafter The TCG.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

54% User Score Based on 189 reviews

Arcane Rush is a digital card game developed by Gear Games. Immerse yourself in epic auto chess card battles, featuring a diverse array of heroes and creatures to collect, upgrade, and lead into battle. Build the ultimate team, summon powerful allies, and engage in strategic duels against players from all corners of the realm. With a unique blend of strategy, creativity, and dynamic gameplay, Arca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Rush.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

91% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons Prelude contains the first two dungeons and boss fights of the game. All progress carries over to the main game. Beyond the jagged seas lies the the land of Dragaea, you arrived on it's shores called by a mysterious force in a dream to discover it's secrets and become a legend in your own right. Legends of Dragaea is a First Person Idle Dungeon Crawler, where yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons Prelude.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Reindeer Story is a 2D Adventure RPG! Run, Jump and Battle through 6 chapters of this Wintery Epic! Fight foes in turn based battles with a real-time element, dodge enemies attacks in the Battle Zone and retaliate with Z-Skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reindeer Story.