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HUGE UPDATE! WE ARE SOLD OUT OF THE PRINT RUN! AND SO FAR HAVE RASIED $532!!! WELL DONE Y'ALL!!!This Project has been a group effort from many of the amazing folks in the Mausritter community. This zine would be impossible if it was not for you all! Thank you so much for your contributions and hopefully together we can help bring help and love to those who are struggling. cover artwork and some in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayfield - a Mausritter Campaign Setting.

Build. Rule. Defend. Explore.Arkem is a single-player medieval game that mixes city-building with hands-on RPG exploration and combat. You play as a lord in a dangerous medieval world, starting with almost nothing and slowly carving out a place to call your own. You’ll build a castle from the ground up, grow a supporting village around it, and defend everything you’ve created from threats both ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkem.

Maustrap is a pre-Mausritter campaign game mode. You and 2-5 friends will each take 4 common mice, who are in debt, on a grueling and grinding adventure; deep into the hearts of dungeons. Treasure hunting, seeking for the right amount of pips to set you free from your financial burden.  In this funnel you will test your characters to their limits and most likely, to their demise. If, and that is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maustrap.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Demon Castle Building Dungeon Management Simulation If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Castle Story.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

66% User Score Based on 134 reviews

A simulation-based settlement-building strategy game set in a fantasy world - build and grow from a humble colony to control of your own kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King under the Mountain.

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.

ISSUE #2 IS NOW LIVE. DOWNLOAD ISSUE #1 AND THEN FOLLOW THIS LINK TO GRAB BERNPYLE WINTER 2020/21. Bernpyle is an unofficial zine and supplement source for Mausritter and is compatible with the Mausritter gaming system . Mausritter Sword-and-Whiskers Role Playing Game is created by Isaac Williams. Mausritter is copyright Losing Games. Bernpyle is an independent production by ManaRampMatt and is no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bernpyle Issue #1 | October 2020.

Bernpyle, the unofficial Mausritter zine is BACK! Bernpyle #8 is all about the snow! Yup, that's right. It is winter and it is time for ICE MICE. The Earldom of Bernpyle is hedged in on its Southeastern border by the Great Spine Mountains. These impassible mountains have long been assumed uninhabited, but truth is, they are full of life. Pikas and Lemming, Arctic Foxes and Snowy Owls; these peaks … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bernpyle Issue #8 | December 2021 | Ice Mice.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

73% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Chains of Bondage is a dark, erotic survival simulator set in a brutal post‑apocalyptic world where dominance is power and submission is purpose. You’ll build your dungeon fortress, train devoted submissives, defend your base from undead threats, explore the wasteland for resources, and indulge in rich erotic fantasies shaped by your style of control. The world has ended. Civilization is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Bondage.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

54% User Score Based on 65 reviews

In House Builder 2 you build your dream constructions with friends or alone in a vibrant, low-poly open world! Buy materials for work, load it up, and drive to your next job in the ultimate co-op construction adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Builder 2.

A bright white light, the hero wakes up and sees a crystal in front of him, he realises he must find the others, and restore the greatness of his settlement! Where are all the people? He takes a simple sword and goes to the nearest island in search of the people... FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHINGFrom one almost forgotten to a thriving kingdom, build greatness with your allies. Use building tools to cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldo: Memory of the Kingdom.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

83% User Score Based on 237 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

Godfather Odin has chosen the Diggles to set out on a long and burdensome expedition to the center of the earth where the hound of hell, Fenris, spreads terror. Fenris was once Odin's watchdog and ran away. Ever since he became aware of his growing power and strength he has been terrifying the underground world. Fenris must be disarmed and put on a chain. This task requires a very special chain, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diggles: The Myth of Fenris.

A millennium has passed since Kavlov imprisoned the demon Balthazar deep beneath the earth, binding themselves within the Halls of Dread to guarantee their success. However, as Kavlov's power fades, so does the demon's prison. Do you have what it takes to stop the ritual circles from being activated and prevent Balthazar's escape? Or will you take on the role of the villain, seeking to unleash unt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kavlov's Sanctuary | Mörk Borg Edition.

Basil the Earless is one of the most misterious figures in the Duchy of the Ashen Lake. Some say he’s a wizard and some say he’s a constructor. Others would argue that he’s the most capable and deranged alchemist the Duchy ever had. But soon enough all those drunkard’s rumours and coward’s gossips will be put to the test as a group of brave mice adventurers is about to enter the Tower of the Earle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of the Earless.

“Merriweather Wetlands Park is home to an abundance of life. This nature reserve is a protected ecosystem and home to all sorts of native flora and fauna. This massive wetlands is accessible via a beautiful, weatherproof boardwalk. Come explore nature’s paradise at the Merriweather Wetlands Boardwalk.” While the giants roamed this land, this park was a great escape for those looking to get out int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merriweather Wetlands Park.

This is the first of four dungeons for use with Mausritter, produced using the Adventure Site Generator on mausritter.com, and illustrated with the amazing cartography of the one and only Dyson Logos. This dungeon, and those that will follow, are for the Dyson Logos Game Jam. First Off... This dungeon was created using the wonderful tools on the official Mausritter website. Follow this link to cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bone Den: Dyson Logos X Mausritter.

Bernpyle #3 Is an unofficial Mausritter zine and it is packed full of fun content. In this issue you will find a drop in ready adventure site. This site is a whole hex you can add to your Mausritter world. The adventure is titled, The Murky Mysteries of Mice in Marshes. This adventure focuses a mysterious swamp know as Froschsumpf Marsh, this swamp is ancient and full of rumors and history. Curren… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bernpyle Issue #3 | February 2021.

Turn a small camp into a thriving settlement in the heart of a peaceful archipelago. Calmaria is a cozy island settlement-building game where the environment truly matters. Maintain soil fertility, manage moisture levels, expand your production chains, and defend your fields from the creatures that inhabit the archipelago. Start with a few simple tools and your first wheat field, then grow a vib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calmaria: Wild Growth.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

84% User Score Based on 100 reviews

A fun mix of city-building with light combat elements. Rebuild your town and attract new Heroes to fight for your cause. Send Heroes to defeat monsters and explore dungeons in surrounding lands. Quests will guide, amuse and reward you. Start on this fantastic journey to restore greatness to your world and banish the forces of darkness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Town.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

A challenging game of adventure and survival for you and your friends, set in a beautifully hand-crafted world with a variety of locations, challenges, and creatures. Fight, craft, build, and survive through an adventure destined to be one of your favorites! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Frontiers.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

71% User Score Based on 139 reviews

The sacred World Tree has withered, and with it humanity. Now that a new sapling has sprouted, you must become its caretaker and guide it so that life that once was may return. Ark of Charon is a new type of game that combines colony simulation and tower defense, where players embark on a journey to guide a giant, beast-like sapling of a World Tree to its nursery. Players take on the role of the t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of Charon.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

92% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Become the dungeon master in virtual reality!Take on the role of a powerful demon tasked with building and managing your own underground lair. Unleash your evil genius by designing complex dungeons, summoning a wide range of demonic servants, placing traps, and casting powerful spells to defend your domain against adventurers who dare to enter. Build your own dungeonCommand your imps to dig tunne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underworld Overseer.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

81% User Score Based on 10,034 reviews

Build, survive and discover the secrets of the ancients If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

89% User Score Based on 10,003 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

Build a multi-story fortress out of clay, wood, and stone. Your villagers will have needs, feelings, and agendas shaped by the world and its history, and it's up to you to keep them content and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Going Medieval.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

68% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Build, survive, explore. Design your city, manage resource chains and workers, Send ships on expedition, trade with cities, discover mysterious dungeons and uncover secrets of ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bonfire 2: Uncharted Shores.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Link is a strategy game with roguelike elements. Take control over group of soldiers trying to survive on the hostile, arctic planet. Can you survive until someone will come for rescue? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Link.

13%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

13% User Score Based on 278 reviews

Good or evil? The decision is entirely yours in Citadels, a historical action strategy game! Two extensive campaigns give you insight into both sides of the war. Construct impregnable fortresses, equip them with units, ditches and palisades and crush the hordes of enemies with your defense structures! A fortress alone does not mean victory - build a dependable infrastructure and manage your resour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadels.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

68% User Score Based on 1,870 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 2 reviews

Until We Die is a post-apocalyptic strategy game where the remains of survivors took refuge in the Moscow Underground after a global disaster. Command wards to gather supplies and turn an abandoned station into an impregnable fortress-colony capable of resisting any threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until We Die.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

72% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Become a real medieval feudal lord: start with a small village and build it up into a great impenetrable castle. You will have to repel enemy raids: hide behind thick walls, lure your enemies into strategically placed traps and even lead your loyal peasants into the battlefield. You start the game with a couple of peasants and limited resources to eventually turn your small settlement into a real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Feudal.

Bernpyle has been a every-other-month Mausritter zine in publication since October 2020. The story of Bernpyle is simple, it was a dream turned hobby and then a hobby turned passion and from there it has become, well, it has become a joy! When COVID 19 and the quarantines forced all of our lives to change, many of us once again started playing more Table-Top Role Playing Games, it was in the indie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bernpyle YEAR ONE (Kickstarter Digital Files).

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

"Ultimate Tower Defense" is a thrilling and challenging game that puts your strategic skills to the test. As a skilled strategist, you're tasked with defending your territory against waves of enemies armed with all kinds of weapons and abilities. Using your wit and ingenuity, you'll need to position your ammunition and defenses in just the right way to prevent the enemies from reac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Tower Defense.

LEAD · EXPLORE · CRAFT · BUILD · RESEARCH · TRADE · FIGHTAt the dawn of civilization, there are no safe borders, no roads to follow, and no future you can take for granted. There is only a small tribe, an uncharted land, and a leader whose choices will shape the fate of generations. Stone to Stars is a colony sim and ruler simulator set at the dawn of civilization. Settle an uncharted continent, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone to Stars.

Under the surface lies more than you can grasp at first glance. Every once in a while mice vanish without a trace, if they venture to close to the tranquil little pond. The water faerie Apsara builds a little kingdom underneath the water surface and rules absolute. Every mouse, that crosses her domain will become her subject and has to obey her orders. Only the mouse wizard Swampweed rebels aga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mausritter - Under the Surface.

The colony of Brambletown is preparing for wintertime but word just arrived that their storehouse is empty, empty of the grain and cheese that is. It is now teeming with ghosts and a group of mushroom farming rat bandits. The mayor is in desperate need of a group of brave mice to restore order. His true motivation, however, is the retrieval of his priceless art collection. He is willing to pay 500… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to secret kept. KINSHIP SPOILED..

Stress and psychological fallout for MausritterIt started off as normal day but then, suddenly, everything changed. What does this mean? How can I go on with this knowledge? Shocks beyond comprehension are not unusual for many adventuring mice. There may be mice that spend many moons living peacefully in a tree stump away from danger, when suddenly humans appear and start building a house. Who are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Maus.

Mouse Classes is a collection of classes for players to select when creating a new character in Mausritter. They can roll on the table for a random class or select one that appeals to them. Each class has a default boon that will always remain active. They also have custom items available and a unique set of skills that function just like spells. This allows players to specialise their characters … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mouse Classes.

This Adventure is included in the Bernpyle Adventure Collection, snag it here. Printing Instructions. Print on 12X18 size paper at a local print shop. Print in color, front and back, flip on short edge. Then cut it out and tri-fold. Boom, you're ready to play! Deep within the creeps and crags beneath the earth, through rock and river, in darkness and dread;  a shadow lies beyond the cave.  In this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Beyond the Cavern.

It is here! The sequal to Bernpyle and the Grizzy Revelation at Badger Burrow. In Issue #2 of Bernpyle you will be introduced to the Earldom of Bernpyle and the surrounding Feylands. Jammed into this zine is an Adventure Site, a Hex Map, a Dungeon, some super powerful Magical Items and much more. Grab a copy, roll some dice and play some mice! Huge thanks and shoutouts! First and foremost, Isaac W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bernpyle Issue #2 | December 2020.

Chimneyhaus is a "sword and whiskers setting" for Isaac Williams' excellent OSR-style game, Mausritter. If you haven't played it before, we highly recommend checking it out!  Chimneyhaus includes the settlement known as Chimneyhaus, built, obviously enough, inside a chimney on an old dairy farm. From there the mice make cheese and brew mead and try to survive in a world full of cats and other terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chimneyhaus.

Build a community and survive the end of the world Start with only a small campsite and a few people. Search abandoned neighborhoods for food, water, medicine, weapons, fuel, vehicles, tools, and building materials. Rescue survivors, expand your settlement, build defenses, develop new skills, and decide how far you are willing to go to keep your people alive. The infected are everywhere, but the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collapse: Faction Wars.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

68% User Score Based on 467 reviews

Build up a fantasy city and fill it with hand-drawn characters, each with their own unique personalities and skills. Send them on quests to expand your influence and clear out nearby monster dens that threaten your city. Help them grow and evolve, all in the pursuit of gold! Create a thriving city around monster-filled dungeons. Bring in wealth from exploring and dungeon delving, then use it to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Gold Adventure Gold.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

46% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Early Access Roadmap About the GameKingdom Building, Villager Management & RPG Adventuring Dungeons & Kingdoms is a medieval fantasy strategy and RPG hybrid. Take control as leader of a small group of refugees fleeing from an unlivable homeland. Make landfall in a new world and start a new life. Build everything yourself. Or lay down blueprints and give orders to your loyal coloni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Kingdoms.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Crownbound – Rule with Gold, Not with Force!In Crownbound, you are the ruler of a growing fantasy kingdom, but your heroes have a mind of their own! Unlike traditional RTS games, you cannot command your units directly. Instead, you must influence them through spells, rewards, and strategic kingdom management. Heroes can level up, buy items in the market or even find them in fallen foes. Unfortunat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crownbound - Fantasy Kingdom Sim.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music

73% User Score Based on 940 reviews

Start an amazing adventure by building a farm on a picturesque island! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Island.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Realms of Madness is a fantasy castlebuilder real-time strategy game. My lord, your castle awaits you. Embark on the grand endeavour of building a medieval fortress in this fantasy real-time strategy game. Manage your economy, acquire upgrades and strengthen your deadly weapons arsenal, all in preparation to lay siege on the opposing castle. Realms of Madness is a castlebuilder RTS experienced… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Madness.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 299 reviews

CHECK THE FULL GAMEThe full game is now out on Steam! About the GameIn this free version of Dungeon Tycoon, you have complete freedom to build and manage your own dungeon. You not only design the layout, but choose the best places for whatever traps you decide to use, which monsters you will hire to face the heroes, and what treasures await those skilled enough to claim victory. Dungeon Tycoon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Tycoon: Prologue.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

76% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Stronghold Defenders is a Tower Defense game with a twist. Unlike normal Tower Defense games, you have gathering units and resources to manage as well as your defending units that are used to attack enemies.  This adds another strategy layer to the game where you have to make decisions every turn on what resources you want to gather and if you want to recruit a defender or a gatherer.  You also ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stronghold Defenders.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

67% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Gather your party and play your favorite tabletop RPGs. With DFD, you can bring your fantasy worlds to life! Create and customize your own heroes & maps. Experience your adventures from the eyes of your miniature or using a classical TTRPG top-down mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Full Dive.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Rejecting the dogmatic vision of the machine and its endless production, you are cast down into darkness. But in the darkness, a bargain is struck with a foe of old. Ascend the machine citadel with eyes open, and bring a reckoning upon those who ruined the world before it was all iron, blood, and bones. FEATURES ROGUELITE METROIDVANIA - Explore the machine citadel, find secret paths to hidden cham… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Machine.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

82% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero is a fantasy strategy and adventure game. Immerse yourself in a realm of horrors, magic, and strategic conquest on a hex-based map with a board game feel. Form armies, expand an economy, negotiate agreements, send heroes off on missions, explore dungeons, find magic items and artifacts to help you win the game. Play on maps with up to 50 kingdoms. Manage resourc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero.