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Horror Roleplaying in the Worlds of H.P. Lovecraft The Great Old Ones ruled the earth aeons before the rise of humankind. Originally they came from the gulfs of space and were cast down by even greater beings. Remains of their cyclopean cities and forbidden knowledge can still be found on remote islands in the Pacific, buried amid the shifting sands of vast deserts, and in the frigid recesses of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu Quickstart Rules.

A Tale of Terror by Sandy Petersen, the godfather of Call of Cthulhu This scenario is by Sandy Petersen, original creator of the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game. It is set in the modern-day in the icy waters of the North Atlantic.  Accommodating two to six players, The Derelict can be played in a single session. The adventure concerns a missing reefer ship, the Groenland Tropisch, which has been … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Derelict.

Solitaire Adventure by the Lakeshore! What has Professor Harris’ research got to do with the strange green fog enveloping the town? Who are the menacing, dark-suited men that arrived on the ferry with your investigator? And, why is a Buddhist monk visiting Esbury, a town more used to entertaining New England’s wealthy elite? Take on the role of an investigator traveling to a remote lakeside town … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone Against the Tide Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Cthulhu Dark Ages is "one of the best Call of Cthulhu books to come out, from any edition" (Rolling Boxcars). This is the free 24 page handouts pack for Cthulhu Dark Ages 3rd Edition, containing Keeper resources,  player handouts, and pre-gen characters for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! With nothing but candle light and your wits, your journey into the Dark Ages begins... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Dark Ages Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters (Call of Cthulhu).

Call of Cthulhu in the Land Down Under In Australia, your investigators will come face-to-face with supernatural forces that have endured for longer than humanity has existed. It is a land of adventure, danger, and ageless wisdom—a perfect for setting for Call of Cthulhu! This is the free 12 page handouts pack for Terror Australis containing every player handout for the campaign and character shee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror Australis Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

"Unreservedly recommended... a gem and an instant classic" says Paul StJohn Mackintosh about The Children of Fear, our epic multi-part campaign for Call of Cthulhu. This is the free 141 page handouts pack for The Children of Fear, containing Keeper resources,  player handouts, and pre-gen characters for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! Developed over four years of meticulous … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Children of Fear Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters (Call of Cthulhu).

Doors to Darkness "makes for a great jumping on point to Call of Cthulhu for both beginning Keepers and players. ", says The Gaming Gang. This is the free 33 page handouts pack for Doors to Darkness containing all handouts and pre-generated characters. Print them and use them again and again! Five scenarios of Cthulhu Mythos terror designed for new players and keepers! Doors to Darkness is a co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doors to Darkness Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Mythos Horror comes to Jane Austen's England! “If you’re seeking the thin whisper of air between two hovering hands in an open ballroom but aren’t afraid to find a writhing tentacle reaching out for you instead, Regency Cthulhu is for you.” — OnePaigeRPG “Sleep, or repose that deserved the name of sleep, was out of question. That… in which her disturbed imagination had tormented her on her first … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regency Cthulhu Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Gateways to Terror is "a wonderful introductory product for getting new Keepers and players into the game", says RPG Imaginings. This is the free 64 page handouts pack for Gateways to Terror containing the Pre Gen Characters for each of the three scenarios and all the handouts. Print them and use them again and again! Three Portals into Nightmare Gateways to Terror contains three short-play scena… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gateways to Terror Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

The Lightless Beacon is set on Beacon Island, near Rockport, Massachusetts, on April 12th, 1926. It is intended as a short introductory scenario for novice Keepers, new players, or both! Experienced players and Keepers should also find something to enjoy here, too. Designed to be run in as little as one hour, this game is ideal for those who don’t have the time for a longer game session, or are ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightless Beacon.

Berlin the Wicked City is, according to prolific RPGNet reviewer Antonios S.,  "probably the best sourcebook/adventure book combo that I have ever read - Style 5/5, substance 5/5". This is the free 39 page handouts pack for Berlin the Wicked City containing every player handout for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! Unveiling the Mythos in Weimar Germany - In the aftermath of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berlin the Wicked City Free Keeper Reference Booklet and Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Reign of Terror is an epic two-part historical scenario, set during the French Revolution, playable as a stand-alone adventure or as an historical interlude for use with Chaosium’s premium campaign Horror on the Orient Express. This is the free 22 page handouts pack for Reign of Terror containing every player handout for the campaign and character sheets. Print them and use them again and again! R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reign of Terror Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

"Will challenge even the most seasoned investigators." — Fandomentals. The denizens of Nameless Horrors are unlike anything you’ve encountered before. Each is truly of the Cthulhu Mythos, but they come from realms unknown, and will keep even the most seasoned investigators on their toes. This is the free 183 page handouts pack for Nameless Horrors containing every player handout for the campaign a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nameless Horrors Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

A Time to Harvest - Death and Discovery in the Vermont Hills! "A splendid 1930s campaign splicing some canonical locations with the latest and greatest of 7th edition goodness... An unexpected addition to the Chaosium canon, but a very worthwhile and rewarding one." — Paul St John MacIntoshIn 1929, a student died during an expedition in the Vermont Hills. One year later, the Miskatonic University … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Time to Harvest Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Masks of Nyarlathotep is "...widely considered one of the best RPG adventures ever made" (Gizmodo).  This is the free 96 page handouts pack for Masks of Nyarlathotep containing every player handout for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! The new edition of Masks of Nyarlathotep is a complete revision and updating of this epic multi-part campaign set in 1925, in which steadfast i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masks of Nyarlathotep Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Beyond the Mountains of Madness has been described as "simply one of the best Call of Cthulhu campaigns ever published" (Shipwreck Library). This is the free 44  page handouts pack for Beyond the Mountains of Madness containing all player handouts for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! The long out-of-print Beyond The Mountains of Madness returns with a fully updated layout an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Mountains of Madness Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

"Delivers a solid balance of creepy investigation and scary action, whether as a one-shot or potential campaign starter." — Reviews from R'lyeh. The Milton Hotel cordially invites you to view the fantastical exhibition “The Kingdom of Fire—Egypt’s 18th Dynasty.” Marvel at the treasures of Tutankhamun and Hatshepsut, and the mysterious canopic jar of Ibnhotep the Mad! Tickets are limited and sellin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Over Providence Enhanced Edition Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Way back in 1981 Chaosium had a wild idea. Using the skill system first seen in RuneQuest, it could be possible to run a horror story in which investigators fought against the uncaring cosmic horror of the H.P. Lovecraft's fevered imagination, just like the story The Dunwich Horror. And so the game Call of Cthulhu was released upon the world. This month, October 2021, we invite you to celebrate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu 40th Anniversary Game Organization Guide.

Horror on the Orient Express has been described as "The most ambitious Call of Cthulhu adventure ever created… a high water mark for Call of Cthulhu" (Blackgate). This is the free 205 page handouts pack for Horror on the Orient Express containing player handout for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! Horror on the Orient Express is a massive and legendary Call of Cthulhu campaig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror on the Orient Express Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

A Modern Day Call of Cthulhu Scenario for Two to Six Players Set in the modern-day, in a quiet valley somewhere in the north of England, Scritch Scratch concerns the demise of an age-old tradition in the quaint village of Muscoby—and the consequences of forgetting the Old Ways. Muscoby has never not had a rat catcher. Old Gurteen has been carrying on the tradition in the village, but recently he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scritch Scratch.

One Keeper, one Investigator – great fun for an evening of gaming between two people, and perfect for those socially isolating or within lockdown with a loved one. This is the free 12 page handouts pack for Does Love Forgive? containing every player handout for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! "Both scenarios in Does Love Forgive? revolve around deep relationships and emotio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Does Love Forgive? Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Harlem Unbound 2nd Edition is "an essential Call of Cthulhu 1920s supplement, expanding not just the game we love, but how you view the entire genre and society itself", says esteemed Call of Cthulhu writer Mark Morrison (Horror on the Orient Express, Reign of Terror, Terror Australis, etc). This is the free 52 page handouts pack for Harlem Unbound containing every player handout for the sourceboo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harlem Unbound Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

Cthulhu Calls! At long last, the intricacies of the nefarious Cthulhu cult are revealed! "An essential addition to any Call of Cthulhu Keeper or Investigator’s bookshelf." — GameOnAus. Cults of Cthulhu gives you the rules to inject fully-realized and unique Cthulhu cults directly into your campaigns, and create your own antagonists. This is the free 68 page handouts pack for Cults of Cthulhu cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cults of Cthulhu Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

The Two-Headed Serpent is "a cross between Indiana Jones and Hellboy... awesome action movie fun with a beautifully realized Lovecraftian back drop... The staff at Chaosium have put together a marvelous globe trotting tale of monster filled, paranoia inducing, world ending mayhem" (Shoggoth.net). This is the free 42 page Keeper Resource Pack pack for The Two-Headed Serpent containing every player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Two-Headed Serpent Free Keeper Resource Pack (Call of Cthulhu.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

83% User Score Based on 1,432 reviews

The tense excitement of Elder Sign is now available for Android If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elder Sign: Omens.

Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

CW: darkness, tight spaces, marine wildlife, peril, bodily harm, extreme solitude Thought space was full of horror? Try being trapped 70 metres underwater. On your own. In the dark. THOUSAND EMPTY LIGHT is a psychedelic-xerox adventure zine that brings solo play to Mothership RPG (1E). Written throughout as an in-game corporate document, the zine takes the core game’s rules and builds a procedure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand Empty Light.

Fact Sheet Developer: Bannerless GamesLaunch: April 16, 2022Platform: Tabletop Role-Playing GamePrice: $10 Digital, $20 PrintAvailable at itch.io, Indie Press Revolution, DriveThruRPG, Exalted Funeral Game Description You are the cast and crew of a terrible paranormal investigation show on the verge of cancellation. The good news is you’ve secured the rights to film the season finale in “the most … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Ratings Press Kit.

The Domestic - FREE Introductory Solo Adventure for Rivers of London: the Roleplaying Game Spring, 2016: the Folly, also known as the Metropolitan Police Service’s “special magic branch,” has received word of repeated domestic disturbances at an address on Prince of Wales Road, London—and very odd ones, at that. Convinced that there’s more going on than meets the eye, DCI Thomas Nightingale has a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Domestic - Solo Adventure for Rivers of London the Roleplaying Game.

Mansions of Madness Vol 1: Behind Closed Doors is "an excellent revitalization of a classic collection and definitely has enough new content to be a worthwhile purchase even if you have earlier editions of the collection", says Never Read the Latin. This is the free 58 page handouts pack for Mansions of Madness containing every player handout for the campaign. Print them and use them again and aga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mansions of Madness Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

What type of game is Glyfi? Glyfi is a system that can be used to support a tabletop RPG adventure or be used for making other games! It is a system reference document, or SRD, that can be used to play a game as-is or can be used to build into other games and variations. Change your odds with Glyfi's diceless mechanics! Instead of using dice, Glyfi uses printable tokens that players draw from a c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyfi SRD.

A Storytelling Card Game About Beautiful Heroes with Tragic Backstories You are an adventurer. You journey through dangerous lands in search of… well, that’s up to you. It’s a hard and dangerous life, and everyone has a different reason for taking it up. But you are also royalty. From a distant land, or a nearby kingdom, you were born into wealth, power, and prestige. But you left it all behind. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Prince (Beta).

The Game In Brothers in Arms, you are a squadron of constructed soldiers fighting for a Nation that does not care about you against a Threat you do not understand.  You were created to serve under a strange magical Commander who will lead you into the conflict. If you want, you can die like this - a nameless soldier thrown into the meat grinder, serving alongside your fellow Constructs, as the Nat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brothers In Arms.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

72% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

71% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Cthulhu Realms is the creepier cousin of the hugely popular game Star Realms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Realms.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 554 reviews

App for Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition board game from Fantasy Flight Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mansions of Madness.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 483 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 7 reviews

The Witcher Adventure Game takes players on a journey across the world of The Witcher as they assume the roles of four distinct characters known from the books and video games: Geralt of Rivia, Triss Merigold, Yarpen Zigrin and Dandelion. Each character has unique skills and multiple ways of overcoming obstacles - the choice is yours: do you fight your way to victory, call on your charm, or try yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witcher Adventure Game.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

71% User Score Based on 48 reviews

This gripping paranormal horror adventure revolves around Hermitage, the sinister bookstore that attracts most unusual customers – all of whom seem to be involved in mysterious cases bordering on the paranormal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hermitage Strange Case Files.

Welcome to Glorantha A mythic world of mortals and gods, myths and cults, monsters and heroes. In Glorantha, the Runes permeate everything, and mastery of Runes allows astonishing feats of bravery and magic. Glorantha is ancient, and has known many ages, but now it is at the brink of the greatest conflict it has ever known… the Hero Wars. Glorantha is the setting of RuneQuest, one of the oldest a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha Quickstart Rules.

**Print edition available today!** The wastes call.  Not to you, but the iron hanging on your hip. Drifters is a tabletop RPG of cursed gunslingers, wandering the wastes of the frontier in search of problems, and purpose. Carrying a capital-G Gun, you have been granted near immortality. It only costs everything in return.  Drift now, your voidborn Gun draws you down the road. Slayers Hack Drifte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifters.

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.

When the apocalyptic event known as the spatial collapse occurred and the divine gods and their celestial realm were forcibly thrust into the industrial fantasy world below 65 years ago their mortal followers faced the toughest choice they’d ever make. While many saw no objection to being ruled directly by those they worshiped there were some who questioned the benevolence of their formerly i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Collapse.

What is Extinction Punk? Extinction Punk is a table-top role-playing game (TTRPG) that blends elements of science fiction and science fantasy to envision a future where humanity fails to stop a man-made extinction event such as a climate cataclysm, a nuclear holocaust, or a biological war. Players of Extinction Punk get to explore the ruins of an Earth that is no longer under humanity’s control an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extinction Punk.

Introduction to Chaosium's simple, fast, and elegant skill-based percentage systemthat is the core of most Chaosium roleplaying games, including Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, SuperWorld, and others. At some point, almost every gamemaster wants to create their own Mythic World. That's what the Basic Roleplaying System (BRP) is all about! It is simple, fast, and elegant, using a skill-based percentile… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basic Roleplaying Quickstart Rules.

For Her Lady's Hand is inspired by an event in the life of bisexual icon Julie D'Aubigny, a 17th-century fencing master and opera singer. When her lover's family discovered the relationship, they put Julie's girlfriend into a convent against her will. Julie mounted a rescue: she faked her way into the order, created a distraction by setting the convent on fire, and freed her partner. This game rei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Her Lady's Hand.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development

91% User Score Based on 204 reviews

Bundles About the Game️ Join fellow detectives all over the world in the official digital board game version of Clue/Cluedo! Gather crucial evidence, interrogate suspects and solve the original murder mystery. Follow Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Chef White, Solicitor Peacock and Mayor Green through the iconic Tudor Mansion, unlocking their motives and alibis as you go. En… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue/Cluedo.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

88% User Score Based on 204 reviews

Draft and manipulate dice to create the greatest fantasy hero in the RPG world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roll Player - The Board Game.

UPDATES 21/02/2022: For those who wish to purchase the DLC - "Project Rose Snapshot Miniatures Collection - Special Pack" in addition to your download key copy,  you may now get it HERE. Follow Minstrel Creative and "Project Rose" on: OFFICIAL WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM NEWSLETTER SEEK THE TRUTH TO SURVIVE! A grave crisis has descended on the kingdom’s most glorious city! Horrific monste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to "CALLING OF THE MATRIARCH" Roleplaying Adventure Board Game.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 1,395 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans.You live in the village of Omen, and your favorite snack is the fingers of small children. As a Monster, you pop up in the most interesting places — what do you do when three angry bears discover a young child in their cabin? Or when you spy a wolf hunting down that woman w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Loves You.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 438 reviews

In The Bottom of the Well, you play as Alice who has just had an unsettingly life-like dream about the end of the world. She retells her experience to her friend in a huge, branching narrative. Although a single play-through might take as little as 20 minutes, experiencing all the possible paths Alice can take through the ruins of her city will take you many hours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bottom of the Well.