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

DARK FISH BLADE FORT is a dungeon crawler that can be played solo or with a few friends. It is a hack of DARK FORT (the game that became MÖRK BORG) for the Fishblade 2023 Game Jam, but it goes beyond the original material: it adds a how to play section to make it more accessibleit gets rid of the pesky d4it adds rules for using multiple PCsit adds light inventory management (inspired by Into the O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARK FISH BLADE FORT.

Are you tired of thick rulebooks and complicated solo RPG engines? Look no further than Everline, the game that's so easy to play, even your grandma could do it (no offense to grandma, of course). *Core Rule updated to version 1.2*Released Zagsonia Catacomb (2 in the Zagsonia Series) Series: [DEMO SET] (Free): In this game, you play as a young child who sets out to collect herbs from a nearby fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everline: Quickstart Your Solorpg.

“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.

Abenteuerspiel! is a freeform adventure game that can be played solitaire, cooperatively, or guided by a referee. The game is rooted in Messerspiel and Trophy Gold and inspired by my love for the free kriegsspiel mantra of "play worlds, not rules." Abenteuerspiel! is designed to give you just enough mechanics to make things interesting... and then get out of the way so you can focus on playing the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abenteuerspiel!.

RUINS OF DOOM is an Old-School Renaissance fantasy dungeon crawler playset for the PARAGON system from the AGON roleplaying game. A copy of AGON is required to play. For more on the PARAGON system, including how to publish your own playsets, visit AGON-RPG.com. Ruins of Doom is an OSR fantasy dungeon crawler, inspired by Darkest Dungeon and Torchbearer - that means you can expect a game full of br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins of DOOM: AGON Playset.

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

╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩ Many years ago, a young boy rode the train into the city. He didn’t know that one day the train would stop. He didn’t know that one the city would fall, that its skyscraper heights would be bleached by sun and salt and yield to burgeoning coral beds. He didn’t know that his seat would become a planter, a dug-out bin of dirt and moss turned on its si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waxworm.

There's nothing like sitting down with a group of friends and loved ones to tell a story of heroes facing off against terrible odds, but sometimes to get there we must first face off against the rules. For young kids, the uninitiated, or those who only have a few hours to spare, heavy rulebooks can be a massive barrier to surpass. Take Courage! aims to tackle that issue by relying on a handful of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take Courage!.

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.

Free Version is available for download below. Feel free to share your purchased copy with family and friends. Introduction “RPG Backpacks + is a slot based inventory system created with a survival & exploration style of game in mind. It aims to create problems that the player needs to address when carrying loot or provisions. And adds the ever needed depth a Backpack deserves.” It is a short sup… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Backpacks +.

Powered by the OGL, inspired by the OSR Ever run a 5th Edition game and wonder where an important GM-facing rule is? Ever design a dungeon-crawl and grimace when all the PCs can see in the dark unaided What are torches for in this edition, anyway? Throw out your game master guide* and use this instead! Treasures Just Beyond - O5R GM Hack is here for you! Treasures Just Beyond - O5R GM Hack is a su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasures Just Beyond O5R GM Hack.

The DUNGENERATOR is a deck of cards that randomly generates inky, organic dungeons! It's the end of a long evening of dungeon-crawling. Your players have kicked down every door, unraveled each mystery, and slain all of the monsters (and most of the side characters) you've prepared... but their thirst for adventure is far from quenched.  You can see it in their eyes: the dungeon-hunger that can on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The DUNGENERATOR: Series 2.

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 9: Dungeon Delver Enhancer.

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.

For generations, the departed have been trapped in their undead form all across the land of Penumbra, tormenting and plaguing our world.  The Firelights, who once guided the dead through the Veil, have vanished. But there is still hope.  Their last cocoons just hatched right under the careful eyes of the Protectors.  You are the last of the Firelights.  You must traverse through swarms of lifeless… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firelights.

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 15: Warriors.

Miasma and Monsters A weird, dark, fantasy role-playing game Created by Peter TR Bernhardt of Goblin Pit Games Physical copies available here. Link to the Referee's Quickstart. Miasma and Monsters is a TTRPG inspired by the Knave hack, Glaive, but it is its own game entirely. It offers a class-less system that lets players customize their character as they advance in levels. It should be comp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miasma and Monsters Player's Pamphlet.

A rare and wonderful ARTEFACT for the FALLEN roleplaying game. This A4 tri-fold pamphlet PDF contains the following: 11 actual recipes and remedies from 17th-18th Century cookery books, all with effects for use in the Fallen RPG:To make barley waterReceipt against the plagueTo quicken the witTo make Doctor Stevens WaterTo take away deafnessReceipt against drunkennessAn effectual way to clear the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Compleat Booke of Experiments for Fallen RPG.

Erstwhile is a rules-light roleplaying game set in an abridged early middle ages. Players take on the roles of ordinary folk living through an ignorant, savage, and superstitious period of history. The setting resembles an abridged medieval "dark ages" (476 AD - 1000 AD). While based on the early middle ages, the game is an interpretation of history, therefore real places, names, and events ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erstwhile.

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

Stories Podcast has delighted kids and parents for years; Stories RPG is a game for telling epic tales for kids and adults from 6 to 99.   Stories RPG focuses on narrative, helping kids learn to tell stories as they build their characters and the world.  Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 of Starsworn, a print and play choose-your-own-adventure/coloring book, are available at StoriesRPG.com, alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories RPG.

Humanity hides in sheltered villages.   Monsters prowl the wilderness.   You are the few foolish enough to leave safety. Find your fortunes in the dungeon. And try not to die.   For 2-200 players. The best plans do not always involve dice. This game is part of the OSR It includes rules for : 14 enemies, with each one, has 6 subtypes36 feats, to better allow for unique characters in thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowns RPG, OSR Fantasy.

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 8: Oldskull Dungeon Generator.

Enter the Dread Tower, a gate to the underground fortress of Bhaligund, one of Skandir's most treacherous sons. Fight deadly creatures or be clever and try to run away from them. Find secret passages, remove traps, solve puzzles, and overcome obstacles that will challenge your players' skills. Dread Tower is a dark fantasy adventure by Horos. It can be used with the MSX™ TTRPG. Illustrated maps an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Tower.

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable approach to designing engaging, dramatic scenes for any story - whether one you choose to write out, or for a story game.  Though designed to work with the StoriesRPG base game, it works with any tabletop RPG, breaking every scene into four parts: The Hook: A read-aloud description to set the scene!Explore: A list of things to describe and questions to ask to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoriesRPG - Scenes!.

VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS DISPONÍVEL AQUI! Welcome to our very legitimate high school club where we don’t actually do a lot of gardening! We are open to everyone: cheerleaders, talking vegetables and even people who actually garden. We only have one rule: keep our true agenda a secret. Grab a nice cup of herbal tea, water the cacti and search for clues. We must get to the root of things! You are a grou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The "Gardening" Club.

Welcome to Sonic's World - A universe unique and beyond what you know from the SEGA games! Where, inspired by Sonic and other heroes of the franchise, you and your friends will create a team of heroes that will save the world from the forces of evil! For those unfamiliar - tabletop (or role-playing, or pen-and-paper) games are imagination focused games, like Dungeons and Dragons. This one is based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rings and Running Shoes.

Open the OLD SCROLL... You stand before a white stone door, fitted into the dry riverbank like a plug. Carved onto the outside, but nearly worn away you see an image of a wolf leaping over a spear. That’s the symbol for Redwolf the conqueror, the greatest barbarian queen of her age. Could this be her lost tomb?  Old Scroll ‘zine is dedicated to OSR gaming, featuring the Old School Essentials (OSE)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Scroll Issue 1.

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.

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

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 1: The Classic Dungeon Design Guide I.

What if carousing in fantasy taverns were its own adventure? Barkeep on the Borderlands is a barhopping, fantasy adventure amidst Mardi Gras-like festivities, including 20 detailed pubs and dynamic drinking rules. Barkeep on the Borderlands flips the script on the tired trope of starting in a tavern. In this adventure, players explore the many taverns  of  the Keep in search of a missing antidote… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barkeep on the Borderlands.

Available now! Looking for a game like Call of Cthluhu, but with lighter rules and faster action? Looking for a fresh 1920's roleplaying experience in a modern, NSR style? Looking for mobsters, monsters, flappers, theosophists, bootleggers, and ballyhoo? Well, here's lookin' at you, kid. The Roaring Age is a game where you take on the role of an investigator solving horrific supernatural mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Roaring Age.

Ballads are sung and great stories are told, of fanciful feats, to please young and old, from long ago, in a far away land, where peril and whimsy walk hand in hand. What is Stravagante? Stravagante! is an easy to learn and fun to play table-top roleplaying game of whimsical fantasy adventure, that fits in your pocket.Based on a streamlined version of the Four Points RPG … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stravagante!.

This is the story of how you became their monster. I Am Furious (Pink) is a dramatic tabletop roleplaying game that takes you through the events of one terrible day and then—reborn with the power of a goddess—retraces your story so you can unleash vengeance or bestow mercy on those who did you wrong. At its most fantastic, the game may resemble a big-budget superhero franchise, where you transform… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Furious (Pink).

Knights of Lazarus presents a puzzle, unsolvable the first time through. The crew must discover the best tactics to combat specialized enemies, roleplay through encounters, and choose whether to retreat or push their luck through the dungeon, The Ship Canterbury. Will your crew plan a heist? Or take the oath to join the Knights themselves? Whatever the choice the crew will discover the secrets of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Lazarus.

Step into the world of The Slender Man Mystery, where darkness and enigma reign supreme. As a fearless investigator, you are drawn to the legend of the elusive Slender Man, an otherworldly being whose presence has haunted humanity for centuries. Uncover the truth behind the disappearances, face your fears, and solve the mysteries that have eluded many before you. Will you be the one to unravel the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slender Man Mystery.

Shinobigami - God of the Shinobi - is a tabletop Role-Playing game originally developed and published in Japan by legendary designer Toichiro Kawashima, and gorgeously illustrated by the talented Shie Nanahara, Shinobigami is a fast one-session RPG focusing on character drama, stories of conflict and cooperation, and light tactical strategy in a dark modern "World of Shadows" setting where mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobigami - Modern Ninja Battle RPG.

One fine day, when churches on Earth were too many, representatives of them made a wise choice to prevent constant struggles finally: Each church chooses its champion and these blessed ones are put deep into a grim dungeon. The one who fights his way to the top is the one God has chosen. His church will rule the Earth and followers of all the lying sects will be voluntarily executed as stinky here… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freak Cults Dungeon.

After the Solar Wars almost nothing was left.... Empires demolished, cultures destroyed, the Legion scattered across the void as a shadow of it's former self. All that remains is the 3TR-N5 station, Eternus.Looming in the middle of the space, an impossible structure built of rings within rings, constantly shifting, whirring, and changing. Surrounded by the inky blackness of space and the vast ruin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through The Void.

d6 ARKFORT etc is a small set of d6-based GM-less pocket RPGs under MÖRK BORG's generous third-party license—each RPG is based on DARK FORT, a very simple solo dungeon-crawling game. It successfully funded over on Kickstarter! Each game is rules-light—more of a dungeon-crawler than a role-playing game. They are completely standalone—you need nothing else than the game, some d6 dice, some paper, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to d6 ARKFORT etc.

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 5: Oldskull Adventure Generator.

YOU ARE AN EXCLUSION ZONE BOTANIST. GET IN. DISCOVER AND DOCUMENT. GET OUT. Officially it's known as the North East Unified Containment & Sylvan Exclusion Zone 502-H, but everyone in the Bureau just calls it the EZ. The heavily forested 103 km2 area has been sealed off for years, slowly mutating the land, and anything that dares enter its borders. A solo botanical sketching hex crawl game Insp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exclusion Zone Botanist.

What is Laser Monks in Outer Space? Laser Monks in Outer Space is an ultralight tabletop roleplaying game where you play as space-paladins with Laserblades and superpowers. It’s a game focused the pull of the dark and the difficulty of following a moral but restrictive creed. It's about choosing between what is right and what is easy. Laser Monks follow a creed known as The Path The Path is Peace … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Monks in Outer Space.

LET'S MUTATE ALL OVER AGAIN! In the ‘80s and ‘90s, they ruled the streets, kick-flipping off of villainous faces and slipping into the shadows. Then, they vanished from the world of tabletop gaming. But they’re back. And ready to KICK BUTT. Mutants in the Now is a retromodern retake on the mutant animal role-playing games long past and left behind by licensing. Mutants fight to survive, thrive, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutants in the Now.

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.

The players are a group of “high school students” living in a metropolitan city, who double as magical girls.  They’ve been a team for a while, and thus far they’ve been successful at everything.  But this time, it might be more than they can handle…. Will they burn out, or emerge victorious?   What does it cost to save the world? Kindled Souls (魔法焼女 Mahou Shoujo) is a tabletop RPG dice-based sys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindled Souls.

The world around us has fallen. Ancient ruins, reminders of a past that no one remembers, dot the fractured landscape. Civilization clings to survival with shaking claws, as the chaotic wild encroaches upon it. Civilization creates a foothold, a light in the darkness. But every time the light is snuffed out and darkness crawls forth again from the depths and pushes back civilization. So it has bee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of the Northlanders.

Tomb of the Gilded Dead is a business card dungeon intended as an adventure location for Rove. Discover the Ravali family’s secret hidden within their ancestral crypt; an un-living ritual producing a vast wealth of gold. On a tiny business card you will find: 5 Rooms that make up an elaborate ritual to produce pure gold. 2 Necrotic Monstrosities both part and protective of the ritual. 2 Magic Ite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb of the Gilded Dead.