Games like Blood in the Roots

Explore the first official module/expansion of Eri-Gor RPG: War of the Elements - The Holy Inquisition, set in a world where darkness and the supernatural are as real as the gods. Players will face difficult choices and fight for their lives in a society marked by fear, where vampires and lycanthropes are hunted relentlessly by the Inquisition. Meet the Vampires, beings who hide in the shadows an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ERI - GOR RPG: HOLY INQUISITION [MODULE].

You are a Sockgoblin! One of many loyal to the Great And All Powerful And Really Important Queen, living in the secret underground goblin city. Your Queen demands all sorts of items from the surface world; coffee, really big hats, the occasional hubcap. But what she craves most are Socks. Every year, the Queen demands a sock tithe, which is where you, little sockgoblin, come in! Every other Sockgo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sockgoblins.

The Last LodgeA medieval choice-based psychological horror. You are the master of The Last Lodge. A respected pillar of the community and a sanctuary for the weary. But behind the warmth of the hearth, a cold reality takes root. Your duties are clear: serve the patrons and flawlessly prepare their orders.  Every guest brings a story; few bring the truth. The safety of your famil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Lodge.

“Terrible things happening in the most distant borderlands,” says the emperor. “Odd monsters occur there, we’ve lost outposts under unknown circumstances, and dark sects seem to gather. In short, we know nothing for sure, but people desperately call for help. So I send you, my best scout! Do not interfere, just write the most thorough report. Power will be used then.” Will you adopt this story and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Lands Adventure.

                  You open your eyes, and find the whole world broken;the past you knew washed away in blood and fire,and the world all but consumed by the Sins of our Fathers.The Song of the Mother denies the dead their rest,and they howl for the communion of all flesh; the end of mankind.Slavers scour the wastelands looking for the unfortunate and unwanted,wars of faith consume what remains of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SINS - The RPG - PDF.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. J. R. R. Tolkein THE CROWNLESS is a TTTRPG for 2+ players, with one player taking on the role of the KEEPER while the rest of the players play as CROWNLESS. Inspired heavily by Elden Ring with a dash of Dark Souls, players will play as Crownless, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE CROWNLESS.

Magic is real. It is dangerous and terrible and beautiful. It is a flame that burns at the hem of reality, threatening to set it all ablaze. It is an integral part of you, and it is your only weapon against The Darkness. HARDCAPTOR SAKUGA: FULL METAL PETTICOAT is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game about Magical Girls. You will take on the role of a young girl who has awoken her latent magical powers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardcaptor Sakuga: Full Metal Petticoat.

The city of Heliwyr is damned. Decades ago, a mad priest officiated an ancient ritual, awakening a wicked force that branded every inhabitant, corrupting their blood. On nights with a blood moon, the curse awakens, depriving the inhabitants of their minds. Those who decide to follow the path of the priest, voluntarily feeding on the corrupt blood of people, become Apostles: almost immortal creatur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodstone.

Clean Spirit is a token-based, rules-lite TTRPG designed to inspire an emotionally meaningful cleaning session with your new or old characters. There's nothing quite like cleaning and the magic of discovering something lost, placing a treasured item in the perfect spot, finding the strength to let something go, and reliving the stories and memories these items inspire.  It's time to join your fel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean Spirit.

… and the people of Expath enjoy long life. Their priests document the secrets hidden in stars. Their scholars unleash the power of gunpowder and of coal. Great masters devote themselves to works of art and engineering with the power to capture the soul. Our story takes place at the edge of the Star-Blue Sea, an ocean of viridian waters whose beauty is described in countless legends. Beneath its b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Death's Door (beta).

HUMAN… ALMOST: A Post-Cyberpunk Police Procedural Roleplaying Pamphlet – PLAYTEST VERSION PREMISE: Unregulated technocrime endangers The City; state-of-the-art criminals overwhelm the police. To improve their odds, human officers are assigned synthetic partners. Together, humans and machines protect and maintain this promising metropolis from technological chaos. Human… Almost is a post-cyberpunk … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HUMAN… ALMOST – PLAYTEST VERSION.

Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

ABOUT THE GAMEBlood Ancestors is a first-person melee combat multiplayer game set in a high fantasy medieval world. Two teams of 5 players fight to capture and control the Relic, an ancient and powerful magical artifact key in the eternal struggle between Light and Darkness. In Blood Ancestors, you create your own hero choosing between 3 factions, 6 characters archetypes, and 18 different classes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Ancestors.

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).

Play kid monsters as little heroes in their creepy world. 84 pages of rules, characters, setting, monsters, guidance, and creative tools.2 or more players. Works best with 3 to 5.Playtime of 1 or more hours.Requires six-sided dice, pencils, and paper. Tokens, such as game chips or glass beads, are useful but optional.Created by the Sims family (two little girls and their dad) with special guests. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draculola: The Kid Monster Game.

The Basics Plunderlight is a dark fantasy role-playing game about ambitious characters following their convictions in a world of stark iniquity. There are deals in dark alleys, harrowing chases through haunted forests, duels fought in the morning rain, and pacts made with otherworldly powers who care naught for the plight of mortals. We play to find out if the characters' convictions drive them to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plunderlight.

Laser-Ritter is an analog adventure game about swashbuckling heroes journeying among endless stars to embrace their destiny. There are rendezvous in hazy tap rooms, chases across distant moons, and showdowns with the forces of galactic evil. We play to find out how our Laser-Ritters follow their passions and face their pasts to triumph over adversity. Create Your Own Galaxy of Adventure! Las… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser-Ritter ASHCAN EDITION.

Exodus 1.4 - the big update with new art, bonus content, new playbooks, and more - is now available! be sure to check out the beautiful new art, and the bonus content in the Exodus Companion! Exodus is a role-playing story game about being on the run in a society that has turned against you. It's a story of angels on the road, making community as they go, and trying to find somewhere better. It's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodus.

Monster-hunting, Forged in the Dark It's 1994 in the region of the fictional Ontonagon Peninsula known as "Iron Country," a belt of mining towns barely clinging to life. These towns are surrounded on all sides by the Sylvan Wilds, a forest known for old-growth pines and strange happenings. All of Iron Country seems to be teeming with the supernatural, a fact those in power would like to conceal. Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bump in the Dark.

As the Harbinger, you are the only Keeper who can cast spells. Stop a necromantic plague, uncover an Elven conspiracy, and decide the fate of a dying world! A text-based fantasy novel, 193,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keeper's Vigil.

GAMEPLAY & FEATURES  20+ hour classic-style JRPG built in RPG Maker  Lush backgrounds and hand-drawn event CGs  Charming pixel art meets dark fantasy grit  Elves vs. humans in a brutal, divided world  Fully voiced by veteran Japanese voice actors  STORY  In the kingdom of Karmabüttel, elves and men live side by side, but not as equals.  Once an elven island, the land was seiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tragedy in Elvish.

Command one of six powerful factions in a  turn-based 4X strategy game with RPG elements. Explore and conquer randomly generated worlds, complete diverse missions and forge a powerful empire. GAMEPLAY Free Game Mode: Play on randomly generated maps, where every playthrough offers a unique adventure. Mission Mode: Engage in various challenges in different scenarios. Battle Arena: Asse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thule.

PRESENTATION This is a 2D RPG in the style of Black Home and Ashes of Immortality. Gualtier, Eidora, Cazis and Hyndla. Four of the most capable warriors in the Kingdom of Abrujah. Under the command of Queen Berenice, they are about to commence a journey that will change their lives forever, if they fail, the world is doomed. The Faceless Ones are a sect of masked individuals, tied to the powers o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faceless Ones.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Will you overthrow the queen's clockwork iron army, or join her as a spy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Crown of Sorcery and Steel.

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.

Fact sheet Developers: Gem Room Games Kickstarter Launch: Feb 1st, 2022 Platform: Tabletop Role-Playing Game Price: $5 Digital, $10 Print Available here: https://9-lives-to-valhalla.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Game Description You are a death metal viking cat, earning your place in the drinking halls of Valhalla by casting a wake of blood and carnage upon the blighted earth in each of your 9 l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Lives to Valhalla Press Kit.

Rolistober : Sur la même idée que l'inktober annuel (défi de réaliser un croquis par jour pendant le mois d'octobre), Gobelinounours propose de lancer le rolistober: 1 texte, dessin, ou autre, lié au JDR (monstre, lieu, PJ...) chaque jour! (voir les tweets #rolistober2019 d'octobre). Un dossier .ZIP contenant tous les croquis est disponible. Les textes (idées) sont disponibles sur la page ci-dess… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolistober2019.

Satarichi: Heroes De CaelumThe fate of Caelum hangs by a thread! Dive into an action-RPG odyssey based on the original novel by Satarichi. In this dynamic RPG, you must defy the dark ambitions of the Reptilian King, Lux, to restore balance to a world where ancient magic and courage merge in battle. The Reptilians have invaded Caelum, sowing terror and conquering every corner in their path. Under … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satarichi: Heroes De Caelum.

A Nest For Crows is dark fantasy gamebook. A weary traveler, a road shrouded in winter, and a dream that will not fade. You have come to uncover the truth behind an abandoned village, a place where an ancient evil has nested. Will your choices bring salvation, or become its final doom?Gamebook A gamebook is a branching story with roleplay elements. The reader takes the role of the main character… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Nest For Crows.

First released in 2005 by game designer Sergey Machin, Potion Making Practice quickly became a standout title. The board game received multiple awards, was featured in Russian game design textbooks, and sold over 300,000 copies—earning its place as a true classic. Now, you can compete for the title of master alchemist on PC. No more manual calculations, no setup required—and distance is no longer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion-making: Path of the Alchemist.

Buy Quake for PS4 and PS5. Defeat an ancient evil in this dark fantasy FPS, newly enhanced for modern hardware. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quake.

Welcome to War of the Pips!  THE GAME War of the Pips is a TABLETOP   ROLE PLAYING   GAME where you can play either by yourself, or with a GM (Game Master) guiding between 1-4   PLAYERS on a fantasy adventure.  This game uses its own OSR-style system, named Pipsqueak. There is an emphasis on:  • Player agency (do as you please) • Resource management (items are valuable, and inventory space limited… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of the Pips.

The world faces a terrible apocalypse. Without warning, the sun’s radiation spiked to alarming levels, and under this relentless and deadly barrage, humanity succumbed. People fell ill and millions died. Populations moved underground into fortified Rad Bunkers as the sun pushed people deeper into the darkness. Many plants and animals perished, and society collapsed. Food and clean water were … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rad Zone Totality - A Print and Play RPG Game.

Princess Guard is a role-playing game of magical adventure starring magical princesses and their spirit companions. In Princess Guard, you play a magical princess from one of the royal realms of the Floating Islands of Orthavia. You’ll team up with your fellow princesses to explore new lands, defend your realm, help your people, tend to the spirits, visit other realms, and rescue travelers in di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess Guard.

October Rust is a  game about personal fall for the greater stand, set in fictional early modern setting. You play protagonists, who makes the final stand to make the last victory against an ungrateful world.  In October Rust, you play one-shot session to play through the heist to make the answer for your common cause.  It's for 3-5 players: 2-4 players and game master. The one-shot session lasts … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to October Rust.

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.

"Whether you’re looking for a one-shot or fast-combat and gritty campaign Dark Peaks is a perfect fit. " - Roll4.com "Gentle steps through the silent cavern ring out like a bell's chime in the dark. Clutching your sharpened field scythe as close as you can, you step forwards into the ever-cloying darkness in your vision. Is that a shadow? Your mind playing tricks? Or could it be one of the monste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Peaks: Deep Maw Core Rules.

You don’t know one another, but somehow, you ended up in this terrifying place. You might have clues, instructions, or each other. You might have nothing at all. You might be in a cabin, a warehouse, or a locked bathroom. You might be bound, chained in, or free to roam. The only commonality is that you cannot shake the feeling that a malevolent, dark presence is watching you. Snare is a tabletop r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snare: A Slasher Film RPG.

The Ancient Ones Speak (TAOS) is a tabletop roleplaying game for one "Ancient Arbiter" (who runs the game) and one or more players. The game also starts with a full tutorial, so once you (the Ancient Arbiter) have grasped the rules, it's ready to go from the moment your friends sit down at the table. Who are the Ancients? There is more to this world than we ever really stop to consider. The belie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ancient Ones Speak.

XII: INNER DEMONS Forget everything you ever knew. Demons are real. Parasitic beings only loosely related to the creatures of myth, they feed on suffering, devouring the traumas of the weak and downtrodden. You are the poor soul who has experienced a very special kind of trauma, so special that it’s caught the eye of a truly dangerous enemy, the most monstrous and impossible of their kind. With t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XII: Inner Demons.

  TEETH: BLOOD COTILLION is a grotesque, single-session, standalone table-top roleplaying game for 3-6 people (including the GM). It is set during a single night at a high-society ball, in a cursed corner of 18th-century England. The players are formidable assassins, disguised as husband-hunting ingenues, who must root out the occult evil that lurks in the manor, destroy it and, ideally, survive. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOOD COTILLION.

The beasts are on the prowl... In this game, you have little hope of saving helpless people, panicked regions, all haunted and overwhelmed by evil creatures. You fight not to lose your Humanity. Be it a legend, a myth... ...or at least live the illusion of this achievement. This game can be played in groups of 2 to 5 players, where one of them is the Game Master (GM) and the others will be Hunters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunters & Beasts RPG.

Unleash the Beast Kidnapped as a baby by the forces of darkness and transformed into a savage killing machine, the Beast has finally broken free from its master’s control. Now it remembers what the Shadow has done to it and it hungers for revenge.  But before it can journey to the Valley of Death and storm the Ebon Tower to confront the Shadow, the Beast must first vanquish the Shadow’s Chosen and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow and the Beast.

What This Is This is a map-drawing game. This is also a story-telling game and a world-building game. You collectively explore the struggles of a community trying to transition from a life dependent on extraction and domination and build a new way of living. It is a game about community, difficult choices, solarpunk dreams and anti-capitalist futures. When you play, you make decisions about the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Transition Year.

A Micro 2-4 Player Board Game for Extra Credits Jam #3 Theme: “Cycles” Produced and Written by Joshua McMillan Game Manual Version 1.0 Table of Contents: Introduction Assembly and Setup Board Layout and Parts Board Space Descriptions Game Piece Descriptions Playing the GameGoal General Play HQ Cards Board EventsCave-insMoving/Placing TNTMoving/Placing Rock PilesEntering a P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bombs n' Mines.

An Adventure by Steven Harder, Cog 5 GamesAshcan Edition BOWLER is a system-neutral horror adventure. Events are set in a region known as The Upper Hearth, a cavity of autumnal wilderness, comprised of dark forests and jagged plateaus. Nestled within, the remote village of Nellthorp, where gas lamps burn bright to stave off things that creep at night.  Adventurers are often average people who end … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOWLER.

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable tool for tying character advancement to writing stories!  By encouraging players to contribute to the world of the game with stories, celebrating them, and distributing Story Points with which to buy new abilities and re-rolls, this Boost makes TTRPGs a joyous way to link a difficult skill - writing - with the greatest reward: peer support.   As a certified … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoriesRPG - Power Ups!.

Curse of Vengeance by Thogreer Screamsong “What a wonderful night to have a curse…” Introduction Inspired by the gothic video game platform adventures of yesteryear, as well as other horror action themes, Curse of Vengeance takes you on the journey of the ancient monsters of Transylvania fighting back against the hunters who have antagonized their kind for generations.  After the fall of Dracula a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Vengeance.

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!.