Games like 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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

"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).

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).

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).

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).

"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.

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).

An Introductory Solitaire Adventure for Call of Cthulhu This is a solo adventure for the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game. It is a horror story set in the 1920s where you are the main character, and your choices determine the outcome. It is also designed to lead you through the basic rules of the game in a gradual and entertaining fashion. Although most such adventures are played with your friends… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone Against the Flames.

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).

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).

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).

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.

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 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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

"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).

Free download marking the second anniversary of Greg Stafford's passing #weareallus While Chaosium founder Greg Stafford's influence on the universe of tabletop gaming is beyond measure, he considered the King Arthur Pendragon RPG his masterpiece. And this year to mark the second anniversary of his passing, we salute Greg’s magnum opus with a sneak peek of the forthcoming 6th Edition core rules an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventure of the Great Hunt.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

44% User Score Based on 72 reviews

At the Mountains of Madness is an indie first-person horror adventure game with survival elements in which you assume the role of the Professor Dyer, geologist of the Miskatonic University, who in 1930 traveled to Antarctica as a leader of a research expedition. But in Antarctica disaster always lurks adventurers like a shadow. And in the most cold and desolate place on earth it is easy to find de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At the Mountains of Madness.

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.

Create. Explore. Play. Basic Roleplaying (BRP) is a system of core rules for tabletop roleplaying. Whether you’re a seasoned roleplaying veteran or new to the hobby, Basic Roleplaying has everything you need for years of entertainment. Powering some of the most influential and celebrated roleplaying games of all time, Basic Roleplaying is presented here in an easy-to-use, intuitive, and access… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine - Free Quickstart with three adventures.

The Enderwoods The Enderwoods is a game of investigative horror set in the 1900s of a Balkan peninsula quite similar to our own, yet dreadfully distinct. It is a world of wonder, where uncertainty and intent guide powerful and unpredictable magic; a world in which Gods walk the land and monsters appear at every step. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GETNo predefined classes or races, just what you bring … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Enderwoods (Free PDF-only Edition).

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.

No one knows how many generations have passed since the world that was sank beneath the waves of the Wyld Sea. Those who remain have grown up on one of the ancient vessels that remain seaworthy or on the atolls, artificial islands cobbled together from bits and chunks of floating debris. All your life you've gazed at the horizon of endless water, wondering what you might find beyond it. You've hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyld Sea.

A solo journalling & worldbuilding game/RPG — the Wanderer helps you invent and record stories, characters, and landmarks encountered by a wanderer traveling through your imagined world. To play the game, as presented in the freely downloadable one-page guide below, all you need are: a few common, six-sided gaming dice (one at minimum, four are recommended); two or more pages of paper; and a pen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderer solo-RPG.

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.

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.

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.

Quickstart Guide & System Reference Document The Backwater Quickstart Guide & System Reference Document  includes character creation rules, essential rules for gameplay, a pre-generated character sheet, and a blank character sheet. It’s 53 pages and includes sketches of original art for the core rulebook. Want to try the game on your own? Grab our solitaire for free/Pay-What-You-Want. Then create … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backwater: Quickstart Guide & SRD.

Back in the 1980s I wrote several games  for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. They were all published by Sinclair User Magazine, either as a type-in or cassette tape that came with the magazine. The first of these, Forest of Long Shadows is still mentioned (favourably!) in Sinclair forums today. Therefore after 37 years, I decided to write a follow-up to 'Forest...', which is the game that you see here. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Long Shadows.

The award winning RPG of monster hunting has been updated! Get ready for Slayers 1.5. The City sits at the nexus of the world. Once you're inside it, it is the world. Something drives the borders of The City ever-onward, crawling towards the horizon. Urban sprawl made real. Neighborhoods appear and disappear overnight, The City is filled to brim with no shortage of interesting characters, culture… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayers.

This is Z-LAND where humanity is no longer the top of the food chain, where every day could be your last. Hunger, Thirst, Sleep and Exposure all wear down on you in a battle of attrition with the unstoppable Dead. Find the answer to the question "just how long would I survive" as you and your friends attempt to do just that. What makes Z-LAND unique is we take the survival aspect of survival-horro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z-LAND.

The kingdom of Rhell was once a prosperous land. Then the Veil broke and the kingdom devolved into madness. From the tear in the Veil came a thick fog and with it monsters, demons and a curse driving the living mad. Strange magics permeate the fog and mystical bound artefacts fill the land, awaiting those that would claim them and define their power.  You are the Accursed. Those who still retain t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade Beyond the Veil.

Lovecraftesque is the GMless storytelling game of brooding cosmic horror you’ve been waiting for. You tell the story of a lone Witness at the mercy of strange and terrifying events. The game helps you create a slow-building mystery, culminating in a climactic scene of horror. You create your own monsters and mystery that feel like something out of Lovecraft's notebook.All the players contribute cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovecraftesque.

This purchase gives you download access to the digital version of the full, final release of this adventure—including the full adventure text, location maps, and a 40×32 inch full-color poster map that can be printed using wide-format printers. Some dark force is at work in the town of Shadowhaven, leading many to believe they are cursed. The source of this mystery lurks in the shadows inside the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Delve In The Cave • 5E Fantasy Adventure.

For print copies of this & our other issues please head to our website...Wyrd Science returns for another exploration of the strange worlds and new horizons of tabeltop games... Quickstart We speak to Zach Cox from SoulMuppet Publishing to discover their tips and tricks for running a successful indie RPG company.Fiona Howat of long running, one shot podcast What Am I Rolling? tells us how to get g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyrd Science - Vol. 1 / Issue 4 - The Game Is Afoot.

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.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 260 reviews

Born from an Alternate Reality Game experience created by Alice & Smith in 2019, Cyrano Story is a complex puzzle game designed to ascend to intergalactic forces and give insight into the backstory of Funcom’s cosmic horror game Moons of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyrano Story.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, humor

96% User Score Based on 4,925 reviews

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a truly daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagon.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

73% User Score Based on 238 reviews

This new adaptation of the Talisman board game focuses on solo play as you adventure through many epic quests using the full rule-set of the Revised 4th Edition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talisman: Origins.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

60% User Score Based on 440 reviews

Inspired by the award-winning board game franchise, Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace is an investigation game served with turn-based combat, set in the  haunted worlds of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos. Plunge into an original story written by Fantasy Flight Interactive’s official writers and explore the American Roaring Twenties. The year is 1926: a professor of astronomy is found dead in her ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace.