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2020 Indie Groundbreaker NomineeReturn to the Stars, a tabletop science fiction role playing game, helps players create their own stories in an optimistic space opera setting.   Return to the Stars is designed to allow the creation of characters that evoke the best elements of geek culture. In the far future hyperspace travel gave easy access to countless worlds, and humanity sorted itself into li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to the Stars Core Game.

When a traveller is adrift in the blue dunes of Vaarn’s desert, he dreams of a city. When the camel’s hump sways beneath him, he dreams of a cushioned alcove in a tavern, with learned conversation and hookah smoke coiling languidly in the air; when Vaarn’s red sun beats upon his head he dreams of cool avenues shaded by demure and welcoming lemon trees. Oppressed by his loneliness, the traveller dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VAULTS OF VAARN #2.

Goon City: Troika! Trashcan Edition A Science-Fantasy RPG for Weird People Analogue Adventures in an Infinitely Odd City  Goon City: Troika! Is a hack of Tunnel Goons by Highland Paranormal Society and Troika! by Melsonian Arts Council that combines the elegant simplicity of Tunnel Goons with the Gonzo Science-Fantasy and setting of Troika! with a focus on the City of Troika itself!  This is a Tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goon City: Troika! Trashcan Edition.

Lumen Ryder Core is a tactical-lite, flavour-heavy tokusatsu tabletop role-playing game for 3-6 players where you play as masked superheroes and their eclectic group of allies battling an evil organization. Created by Samuel Mui, its rulings centre around a d6 dice pool system built on the LUMEN engine and prioritize a monster-fighting experience chocked with narrative flair and frantic cinematic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUMEN RYDER CORE IS ITCHFUNDING (352.4% FUNDED IN 24 HOURS).

Small town, big adventures Welcome to Pine Shallows, a small coastal town. Sunny and cheery in summer, when the tourists come in droves, it turns dreary and empty when autumn comes. Weird things keep happening and because most adults are oblivious or too busy to deal with the problems, it's up to you kids to solve the mess. What is Pine Shallows? Pine Shallows is a tabletop roleplaying game in wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Shallows.

The Adventurer's Guide to the Yol'Najj Forest is a system agnostic adventure location for your fantasy table top adventures. Within you'll find a guidebook that highlights important forest locations, creatures, npcs, and gear in sweet sweet zine format!  Yol'Najj Forest (full spread map) The Adventurer's Guide to the Yol'Najj Forest is an adventure setting for intrepid travelers in any fantasy tab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventurer's Guide to the Yol'Najj Forest.

Printed version: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360541/Quest-Fronts--Issue-1 Adventure starters for Ironsworn with universal compatibility instructions By integrating the design philosophy of Dungeon World campaign fronts and the elegant mechanics of Ironsworn for quests and expeditions, the Quest Fronts magazine takes the best of both systems to offer you adventure starters that can be pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest Fronts - Issue #1.

This content is compatible with the Fifth Edition of the world's best known d20-based fantasy roleplaying game. Wasteland Wanderers has mutated! Wasteland Wanderers 2nd Edition is bigger, badder, and better than ever! Wasteland Wanderers is stuffed full of player-facing content including species, classes, backgrounds, feats, and more. Although designed for use in post-apocalyptic campaign settings… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (5e) WASTELAND WANDERERS 2ND EDITION.

This project is still a WIP, but is currently on hold while I do other things. It's not dead by any means, but updates will, for the foreseeable future, be few and far between. I'm sorry for that. A wild Aria appears! Aria uses Wall of Text!It's not very effective...Before I throw a Charles Dickens novel at you, though, I'd like to clarify a remark made much later: I AM interested in feedback. I'm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tainted Element - v 0.2.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

75% User Score Based on 2,608 reviews

In a Boundless universe of connected worlds, every players choices will have an impact. Explorer Builder Hunter Trader Crafter Make your own path.brbrOpen portals to travel seamlessly between diverse planets as you expand your adventure across the universe. Watch the sun rise on a volcanic world before joining friends to prospect for precious resources on a desert planet.brbrStarting with your fir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boundless.

The Sea is calling The open oceans beckons to the small explorer Come, set voyage on my water Adventure to the massive unknown Experience bliss foreverLILLIPUTIAN: ADVENTURE ON THE OPEN SEAS IS COMING TO EXALTED FUNERAL! IT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 68 PAGE HARDCOVER BOOK & 66 PAGE SOFTCOVER ZINE FORMS! STAY TUNED! What is Lilliputian: Adventure on the Open Seas Lilliputian: Adventure on the Open Se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lilliputian: Adventure On the Open Seas.

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.

Citizen Goon - Goon City: Troika! A Goon City: Troika! Player Citizen Generator I recently released Goon City: Troika! Trashcan Edition, a hack of Tunnel Goons by Highland Paranormal Society and Troika! by Melsonian Arts Council,  and this is a complete Player Citizen (Character) Generator that gets you ready to explore the infinitely odd City in one click. I will periodically update and expand th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen Goon - Goon City: Troika!.

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).

CW for fantasy body horror, snakes, and bugs in the concept sketches. Until further updates, this game is free to play and download. If you do decide to donate through this page, half of the money would go to Indonesian reforestation efforts. Every bit counts, thank you so much ♡ The same will apply to future games of mine. Darkness and gloom threaten to shroud the entirety of this world you call… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arunika.

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.

NOTE: screenshots are from an earlier draft of the game Chrysalis Cycle Rebirth! is (or will be) a tabletop role playing game that takes the magical girl genre and shines it through a queer, neurodivergent prism. Specifically, this is a game exploring the parallels between the queer experience of coming out and the autistic and broader neurodivergent experience of "taking off the mask", through th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrysalis Cycle Rebirth!.

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 13: Oldskull Gonneslingers.

This book was made while living on and traveling across Land and Country belonging to many Indigenous Communities.  I wrote most of this text while visiting Whadjak Noongar Country. I offer my respect to their People, their Elders, and their sovereign Land. New Heaven. The biotech capital of the sol system. Gateway to Jupiter's exploited frontier. At the heart of it all is a secret, controlled b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Our Own Heaven.

[DEMO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD] Itchfunding sales available during Itchfunding period only and will the discount will slowly fade from 90% - 0% discount over a period of 3 months. (I guess, that means a daily drop of 1%.) While you can play Witasy Express in as little as 1-2 hours, the longer you stay with Witasy Express the more the world will expand while you journey across the world. Discover new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witasy Express: A Solo Journaling Game.

NOTE: As a heads up for players, the game runs in a 1366x768 resolution window, not resizable at this time (may change later).Have you ever read a comic book and wanted to play the hero on the pages? Now you can with Code of Superheroes, an RPG/strategy game where you don the cape of a superhero from the start of their careers and build them into a powerhouse. Take up the challenge and guide your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Of Superheroes.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Kiss of Sin is a fully voiced adult dark fantasy game about a proud and haughty aristocrat named Ariette, who cannot be broken by simple seduction techniques. If you were to meet Ariette in the flesh, she would most likely introduce you to her sword! She craves power, is a masterful swordswoman, and despises weakness. One day, she comes into possession of a forbidden ring that has the power to r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiss of Sin: Rewinding Flame.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

BIG LOOT - is a roguelike caravan survival game about risk, loot, and smart trading. Every run is a journey of hard choices, clever upgrades, and the eternal question: Do I play it safe... or go for the BIG LOOT? FEATURES: Upgrade your wagon by crafting parts from gathered resources. Add extra crates to carry more loot or reinforce wheels to ensure delivery. Every journey is unique. Cho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIG LOOT.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development

82% User Score Based on 875 reviews

An epic adventure through a land of monsters, traps, and magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcery!.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

《Card Cultivation》 is a card-based simulation game set in a cultivation world. In this game, everything from characters, monsters, magical artifacts, and materials are represented by cards. Even abstract concepts such as memories, insights, and inner demons are visualized as cards. You will need to manage these various cards to re-cultivate and achieve immortality within the game. By dragging car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Cultivation.

Exceptionals Superbundle  The Exceptionals Superbundle contains every Exceptionals book ever made at a 20% Discount. Gain access not only to the corebook, but Welcome to Reedsboro and Streetscapes as well! Exceptionals In A World That Hates and Fears You, Living Becomes an Act of Rebellion. Exceptionals is a game inspired by x-men about and for the spaces and communities marginalized peoples make… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exceptionals Super Bundle.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

97% User Score Based on 1,567 reviews

DISCLAIMER: The file is a very very early Tech Demo which was released in early 2019. You can support the latest and full version of the game by clicking here: After you stole a time machine from a secret facility you go on a trip through time. Visit all possible time periods with specific jobs and quests for each of them. But watch out for the Time Agents.  And avoid yourself when traveling in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The story unfolds from the perspectives of two women: one who travels through the ruins of a steampunk New York City, destroyed in an unexplained disaster some years before; and one who finds herself in an underground world with a purple sky, where the "vanished" city still stands. You primarily follow Lily, a girl devoid of memories who sets off through the bizarrely transformed ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

83% User Score Based on 4,406 reviews

An open, freeform Adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bloodline.

Critters & Companions is a system-neutral bestiary and guide to adding farm animals into your fantasy setting, using the diversity and depth of the natural world. Filled with 30 different animals that can be ridden, milked, declawed, worshipped, and eaten, it additionally showcases random tables, minigames, graphs, and hidden secrets! Critters & Companions is a one-stop guide to fantastical rura… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critters & Companions.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

15% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Vigil: Blood Bitterness plunges you into the dark and disturbing story of an ancient civilization where you must reveal the secrets of your past and exact revenge on the Evil destroying your universe. Ritualistic killings and blood lust blur the line between your own kind and the Evil you seek to annihilate. Your ultimate goal is to free yourself from this tormenting place and understand the origi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigil: Blood Bitterness.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

73% User Score Based on 1,416 reviews

Set in a vibrant fantasy world, Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms offers fast paced action with a deep narrative, developed by a team of industry veterans. The game brings the aRPG dynamics to a new level with a skill based gameplay inspired by great classics such as Moonstone and modern masterpieces as Dark Souls in a gritty, dark, mature environment filled with blood and magic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 662 reviews

“Between the infinite worlds was infinite nothing. A void, a darkness between realities. But nothing is as crowded as is nothing. The House built itself in reaction to its own lack of existence.” A House of Many Doors is an indie RPG written and coded by Harry Tuffs, with art by Catherine Unger and music by Zach Beever. In A House of Many Doors you are an explorer, poet and spy, traversing and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House of Many Doors.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

90% User Score Based on 340 reviews

Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked longswords, praying your plate mail won't squeak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darklands.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

72% User Score Based on 978 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness is an isometric, party and XP based, real-time RPG (with pause option) set in the world of Yerengal. A game that combines immersive graphics and brand-new features with virtues of the classic RPGs we all loved! Solve mysteries, fight epic battles, help beggars and kings alike, outwit swindlers and gods, and never forget: greed has many forms and many names! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

59% User Score Based on 66 reviews

YOU are the hero in Starship Traveller! Captain a futuristic Starship in Steve Jackson's classic sci-fi RPG gamebook! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Traveller.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

68% User Score Based on 513 reviews

Critic Score 25%Based on 1 reviews

Ascent - The Space Game is a space MMO set in a future where civilisation has almost completely collapsed. Players must work together to prevent total disaster, and rebuild a civilisation of their own choosing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascent: The Space Game.

This is a GM/REF for the Classic Cyberpunk 2020 powered by OpenAI's API. That is fully customiseable and ready to play. Still very much in beta, it was an experiment I set out to create a fully purpose built cyberdeck that run the application exclusively via a mini PC and a connection to the OpenAi servers. You may choose your own model to manage costs of the API and completely alter any aspect of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberdeck 2020.

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable tool for creating climactic moments of tactics and tension - without combat!  Whether an epic chase, the struggle to save a sinking ship, or a desperate search for a medicinal ingredient, this will help you create collaborative goals and a real sense of drama! As a certified teacher, I find the narrative focus in most TTRPGs to be reductive - the action and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoriesRPG - Drama Clocks Boost!.

[Mandatory warning that this Zine is specifically intended for use with the Contemporary OSR Classic: Troika! by Melsonian Arts Council. You can find the precursor zine called Active Time Battle!!! for FREE, here!]   Up for a realm hopping adventure? You better get comfy with making weird friends. I’m talking: Uncomfortably Hot Time Traveling Lesbians™ & Canonically Trans Adventurers (probably/m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Active Time Event!!! a d66 of TTJRPG Backgrounds for Troika!.

Welcome! This is a system-agnostic character creation system designed to work with the setting of Etria; it's mainly designed for me to play out characters in the world I've been developing for over 10 years. But I've decided to release it in case it piques anyone else's interest. Though this is system agnostic, it also uses some language from Cypher System and so works particularly well with N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eltan Character Creator Zine.

A Playable Species If you look very closely and stand quite still, sometimes, in the perpetual twilight of the Feywild, you can see the faint twinkle of distant stars. And if you travel very widely and always speak politely to the strangest-looking person at the tavern, you might get to meet one of those stars. Asterin are faerie stars that can take humanoid forms. As stars, they’re content to sin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Asterin.

Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

Episode 2 Released Wayfarer is a dark fantasy interactive fiction game. With the storytelling of a novel, the player choice of an RPG, and the dice roll mechanics of a tabletop game, the game creates a unique experience that changes with every playthrough.  Create and customize your character, improve your skills, and navigate hundreds of branching choices as you journey through the magical city… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayfarer.

PIPEDREAM is a #SWORDDREAM roleplaying game of detectives, problem-solving, and rural mysteries in a fantastic world; or a farcical drug comedy. You may play it as both. The game is played as a conversation between a Referee and 1-4 Wisefellows (halfling detectives). The Referee describes the scenes and supporting characters, and presents problems and threats that players are faced with. The other… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pipedream.

Print-on-demand: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/426718 Generators for the natural wonders of space based on Ironsworn: Starforged Made for the Starforged 2023 Jam, Space Sightings Expanded is a system-agnostic supplement that offers a compendium of generators for the natural wonders you might discover while voyaging through space. Each one of these random tables provides optional rules for e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Sightings Expanded (for Starforged).

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable tool for tying character advancement to writing stories!  By encouraging players to contribute to the world of the game with stories, celebrating them, and distributing Story Points with which to buy new abilities and re-rolls, this Boost makes TTRPGs a joyous way to link a difficult skill - writing - with the greatest reward: peer support.   As a certified … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoriesRPG - Power Ups!.

Recipe on Kmiydish Paper is a one-player game about delicious food and the communities who prepare it. We’ve all been told that some recipes have been handed down through generations, or kept in restaurant safes for decades, or are only known and cooked by mysterious figures. These recipes, and the food they create, are well-loved historical relics, mirroring a region’s geography, politics, and pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recipe on Kmiydish Paper.

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 4: Game World Generator Deluxe Edition.

Ryne is currently funding on Indiegogo! Our world is shaped by the Remnants—titans as tall as mountains and as long as valleys. We are the people who live in the patchwork world that they have created. We have built our homes and communities, we’ve learnt how to survive and travel in the strange landscapes that they’ve created. We adapt as their territories shift around us. We live in the shadows … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryne.