Games like Sink To Swim

"Lay On Hands" is a storytelling game zine for one player, where you play as a post-apocalyptic healer with unusual abilities. You explore the wasteland, aid the needy, and battle corrupted forces using a unique oracle system. With its distinct design and challenging gameplay, "Lay On Hands" offers a captivating solo RPG experience, reminiscent of "Ironsworn," "Troika," and "Fallout."

Welcome to Bridgeworld Aliya’s Ascent is a character-driven, interactive adventure story filled with amazing cinematic elements about a girl who mysteriously found herself in the middle of a boat towards an unknown land. Embark on a journey in the world of the first Legions, meet familiar faces as you unravel the tales that made the fabric of Bridgeworld & Treasure, every choice you make matte…

"Cobwebs" is a 1-5 player GM-less RPG that combines noir, horror, and sci-fi elements to create collaborative, haunting mysteries. Players take turns as the Darling, the lone investigator, uncovering terrifying conspiracies in a game built on mechanics from Lovecraftesque, Blades in the Dark, and The Hour Between Dog & Wolf. Ideal for 3 players, it's designed by Adam Vass and illustrated by Sally Cantirino.

One Deck Dungeon is a fast-paced dungeon crawler game for 1-2 players. Choose a hero, explore rooms, battle monsters, and level up with a single deck of cards and dice. With each play, heroes progress towards unlocking new abilities and items, providing a unique experience each time. The game offers a condensed roguelike experience, prioritizing quick and exciting gameplay.

In the twilight hours of a sovereign's rule, six courtiers glimpse a future where they are called to reign. When the Sovereign Power changes hands, who will be asked to wield it? A Sovereign Design is a role playing game about courtiers vying for power in a sovereign's messy succession. It is played by tying and cutting strings and telling stories through quick vignettes that explore the tangled r…

"Procedures to Discover the Path Ahead" is a world-building game that changes as you move away from the familiar. It includes PDF booklets for electronic or print-at-home use, and a text-only version with minimal formatting for accessibility. The game requires at least one six-sided die, a pencil, and paper, and can be used for solo play, GM preparation, GM-less games, or worldbuilding for stories with or without combat.

"CyberMetal 2012" is a tabletop roleplaying game set in a warped, technological city, inhabited by demons, metalheads, and other weirdos. The game uses a quick d100/2d10 system for skill checks, where players assign one die for damage/battery loss and the other for fallout or consequences. The game features a hardcover tome, software application card packs, and expansion zines for a rich, immersive experience.

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

In Cthulhu Realms, a deck-building game with horror theme, players attempt to drive their opponent insane or have more sanity when the deck runs out. With a small starting deck of initiates, goons, and followers, players acquire victory cards and abilities to reach the goal. The game offers original mechanics, humor, and high-quality production, making it a delightful and challenging gem for deck-building fans.

Talisman: Prologue is a digital adaptation of the classic fantasy board game. Explore a dangerous world, defeat monsters, and collect powerful items on your quest to claim the Crown of Command. This streamlined version is a great introduction to the series, with a more focused experience and no microtransactions. However, it only includes a single region to explore.