Games like Cthulhu Dark Ages Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters (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).

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).

"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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

"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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

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).

"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).

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).

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 654 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

An unusual, strategic RPG card game from the makers of Shadowhand and Regency Solitaire. "Awakening from centuries of slumber, a fallen mage returns to battle twisted folkloric foe across sprawling, ghostly landscapes. His ultimate destination: the nameless antagonist, a dread nemesis waiting patiently in the dark fastness of monstrous citadel, his Ancient Enemy. You'll embark upon a quest inspi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Enemy.

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.

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).

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.

Ryuutama is a tabletop role-playing game developed in Japan by designer Atsuhiro Okada, now available in a complete English edition. It is set in a world where the "NPCs" of the village--the bakers, farmers, shopkeepers and healers--set off on a wonderful adventure exploring a fantasy world together. Some people colloquially call it "Hayao Miyazaki's Oregon Trail", because of its heartwarming (in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryuutama - Natural Fantasy Roleplay.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Choose your own path and solve the mystery in this text based RPG adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serania - Path of the Scion.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

67% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Three lost orphans band together to set out on a journey that transcends the boundaries of imagination and retrieve the pieces of a legendary gem, all while keeping the darkness at bay alongside a colorful cast of unique characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solenars Edge Rebirth.

"This isn't just about the spells; it is about the adventures that they help create.... Glorantha is probably the best researched and most cohesive settings in the world. Magic is integral to the setting, not a flimsy paste up." — RPGNet. Penned by Zzabur, the Sorcerer Supreme himself, The Red Book of Magic is the indispensable source for expanded Rune and spirit magic. It’s an essential expansion… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Book of Magic.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 653 reviews

For every action, there is a reaction... For every choice, a result... Dive deep into your subconscious as you wander the halls of The Testing Chamber & join hundreds of thousands of other players in one of the biggest & most successful social experiments ever performed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Testing Chamber.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Apollyon is a dark fantasy narrative RPG focused on choices, where you summon demons and spiritual entities, deal with them for power, and delve deeper into an occult universe! It is a multiplayer choose-your-own adventure RPG mixed with a roguelike strategy board game and hidden deckbuilder elements. In this 40+ hour game, you will: Use obsidian tokens upon the Apollyic table to control the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 601 reviews

The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest for Glory 1-5.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

71% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

The archeological research mission faced some unexpected difficulties. Your spaceship crashed. You are sure you have to escape this planet. But how? No one can help you. You are here all alone. Or not? At least you know what you should do next... “Star Story: The Horizon Escape” offers you a perfect way to relax in a sci-fi Wild West-esque world of the Horizon. Want to blow off some steam? Go kic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Story: The Horizon Escape.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 928 reviews

The elders have entrusted you, an elite vampire courier, to deliver their secrets. Can you outrun the hunters, the other drivers, and the rising sun? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — Night Road.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 594 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelike with RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovecraft's Untold Stories.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

72% User Score Based on 207 reviews

Sometimes Always Monsters is a narrative roleplaying life simulator filled with choices. You play a recently married author who joins a cross-country bus tour to promote your next upcoming novel. Along the way, you hear about vicious rumours claiming you're a total fraud. As you journey through five unique cities, meet fans and critics alike, and make friends with your fellow busmates, it'll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes Always Monsters.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor

72% User Score Based on 258 reviews

You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG 2.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 1,089 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

Withering Rooms is a 2.5D horror adventure set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Sneak through Mostyn House to gather weapons, distractions, magical artifacts, keys, and crafting materials. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withering Rooms.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

44% User Score Based on 27 reviews

AETERNITAS! The RPG game where you get to be a student at an academy in a parallel world, where everyone can control the 4 elements. Brimming with humanity, new spells to learn, and stories beyond renown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AETERNITAS.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

38% User Score Based on 2,215 reviews

Folk Tale is a single-player fantasy village builder RPG game in which you lead a ragtag band of peasants in growing a small settlement into a thriving market town, while dastardly minions plot your downfall. Sound the rallying call and head out into the wilds with parties of heroes and fight back the tide of evil in a game of endless possibilities. Rule with tyranny and oppression, or liberalism… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Tale.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Plagued by tangible darkness, a princess and a young man guided by a mysterious force must travel across the world to find the secret to defeating the darkness once and for all. They must journey To Light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Light: Ex Umbra.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

79% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Steal alien powers and absorb their memories! Can you outlast your opponents to escape from planet Versus? An epic adventure in a new galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VERSUS: The Lost Ones.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

90% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Don’t Go Looking For Evil, You May Find The Likho… One-Eyed Likho is a mystical first-person horror adventure in which you have to find Likho and escape your own evil fate. Features Folk horror – Explore a game world inspired by a Slavic fairy-tale recorded in the early 19th century Story-focused exploration – Progress through the game to uncover secrets and learn the whole truth Unique sty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One-Eyed Likho.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

88% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story. From Fiction Factory GamesCreators of Arcade Spirits, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Over Cyberspace.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 116 reviews

The final installment in the Eschalon Trilogy, Eschalon: Book III is a single player turn-based isometric role-playing game. With the overarching main quest ever present, the player completes quests, solves puzzles and battles monsters in dungeons and the wilderness, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eschalon: Book III.