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We asked our banshee (technical director), Aaron H., to choose an excerpt to show off his book—our second full venture and setting sourcebook, The Rain Thieves.  There was certainly a lot of material to draw from: this eco-exploration book—set on the literally forgotten minor province of Radanaar—is full of desert and cave locations, communalist NPCs, optional survival rules, strange archaetech, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR002 ☉ Motes in the Eye.

Uniquely flexible mechanics. An unforgettable game cosmos. Politically charged cosmic fantasy at its weirdest. Set in a paradoxically bleak and vibrant superfuture, Stillfleet is a sci-fi tabletop roleplaying game that empowers players with simple, intuitive mechanics and hundreds of options for powers. Built on a foundation of political tension between the Co. and its medieval market-worlds, Sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stillfleet Core Rulebook ☉ CRB001.

"Around the Dome" is the Stillfleet Studio's 6th official mini-venture as well as a 22-page preview of Qadida, the full-length gazetteer (setting sourcebook + venture) by Ian Derk. Whether or not your group intends to run a spy-themed campaign in the domed city, this quick story—weaving across both Worshipful Qadida (run by the W.Co.) and Free Qadida (a fledgling anarcho-socialist state backed by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR006 ☉ Around the Dome.

"The Dheleb Cross" is a hulk-tastic short venture that is highly philosophical and melancholy in tone and introduces players to the physics-breaking wilderness of the Escheresque. This 12-page philosophical science-horror venture can be used as an introduction to Stillfleet or as a story in the middle of an ongoing campaign. It has two parts: the exploration of a Late Tephnian hulk (an empty milit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dheleb Cross ☉ EARLY ACCESS.

Stillfleet is a new tabletop RPG about exploring ruined spacecraft—hulks—and habitable earth-like planets, cut off from contact with Terra for decades or centuries—rocks. Players take the roles of "voidminers"—explorers working for the Worshipful Company of Stillfleeters, more often known simply as the Co. Their home, the alien space station nicknamed Spindle—a sea slug made of undulating black st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stillfleet ☉ Quickstart Rules.

A mystery aboard a Late Tephnian mining facility on a sinking moon: what—or whom—will the voidminers discover in the little time they have? This 15-page science-horror venture can be used as an introduction to Stillfleet or as a story in the middle of an ongoing campaign. It focuses on a hulk (an empty space station) and is intended to be run in a single session. This venture includes: A playable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bounty of Trymagont 1AT ☉ EARLY ACCESS.

Now updated to 1E!Also available at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/363849/Desert-Moon-of-Karth and physical copies from several fine retailers by early September. Get notified when the physical copy drops and when I put out new projects by subscribing to Joel's Jazzy RPG Newsletter.https://forms.gle/aJvptPbkwvg5sDij8 "One sits down on a desert sand dune, sees nothing, hears nothing. Yet thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Moon of Karth.

PDF - 446 pages, plus 6 battlemaps, tokens, and several gameplay and character sheets.It’s the first decade of the 22nd century. After a complete ecological collapse, Earth is close to becoming uninhabitable. Wars and hunger are all most know, and only those with ungodly amounts of wealth can hope to escape to the only place where a sliver of hope remains: space. A few hundred live in the obscene … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Across a Thousand Dead Worlds.

“The Lord of the Rings meets The Muppets” in this lighthearted fantasy tabletop roleplaying game about exploration, discovery, and being creative! Land of Eem is a game of whimsical, colorful characters exploring a wondrous world full of danger and discovery. Set in the fantasy world of the graphic novel series Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo, and the book series Dungeoneer Adventures, Land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land of Eem: Core Rulebook.

A sci-fi detective homage, originally written for spooky season 2022. Inspired by everyone's favorite 1990s show about paranormal investigations, "The Nocturnal Lights"—our third official mini-venture (MV), written by our editor, Stephen Aubrey—sends the voidminers to a remote rock to check out rumors of a mysterious visitation… Also, there are lots of jalasti around. Interesting bits contained in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR003 ☉ The Nocturnal Lights.

IRONSWORN: STARFORGED The standalone, sci-fi evolution of the Ironsworn tabletop RPG is here! In Ironsworn: Starforged, you are a spaceborne hero sworn to undertake perilous quests. You will explore uncharted space, unravel the secrets of a mysterious galaxy, and build bonds with those you meet on your travels. Most importantly, you will swear iron vows and see them fulfilled—no matter the cost. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironsworn: Starforged.

[h2]Welcome to the Otherworld[/h2] "Estrella Frontier" is an open-world survival and construction game that combines survival, action-adventure, and building elements within a Japanese-style otherworldly backdrop. In this journey, you will take on the role of exiled Princess Lizelotte, wandering through a border region spanning over 100km^2. Explore every corner of the map freely, discover new tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isekai Frontier.

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.

SHIVER Double Feature LIVE NOW on GamefoundA collection of terrifying tales for the award winning SHIVER RPG that really show the game's ability to portray any setting and sub-genre you love. From Weird Wild West, to Arctic Special Ops Teams, to outer-space explorers, as long as something strange is going on SHIVER has you covered. A Military operation discovers horrors aboard a lost ship in the A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHIVER RPG - The Cursed Library.

Our fourth official mini-venture (MV)—the fully designed, map-driven “The Voice Beneath the Meer”—takes the voidminers to a sleepy/swampy county on the medieval province of Pays, where something odd is stirring beside the great Mukoth Meer. Intended as an adjustably horrific story in a low-(cosmic-)fantasy setting, “Voice” comes with a heavy warning regarding mind control and ideas about how to ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR004 ☉ The Voice Beneath the Meer.

Greetings, bold explorers of the world of Mausritter RPG!We're thrilled to offer a glimpse into our forthcoming adventure: Traders Torrent! In the heart of the Traders Torrent , nestled along the riverbanks, the settlement of Nidvill stirs with unease. Their cherished trader is two days overdue, whispers of peculiar figures and distant voices echo through the forest, and the villagers' worry grows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mausritter: Traders Torrent.

Introduction: The Legend of Shrimps is a unique and immersive sandbox game set in a fantastical universe. In this game, you are free to create your own stories and adventures as you explore the vast and varied universe around you. As you journey through the game, you will encounter a range of different challenges and enemies, as spiders, draugrs, and even an evil Santa who wants to kill you. This … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend Of Shrimps.

Void Mastodon Void Mastodon is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game – powered by the Forged in the Dark system – about the crew of a spaceship in a sector plagued by strife and grim phenomena. With themes typical of cyberpunk, cosmic horror, political schemes and explosive action, it is inspired by sci-fi universes like Mass Effect, Altered Carbon and Dune. You play a group of desperate freebooters trying … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOID MASTODON - Sci Fi Forged in the Dark.

Introduction: Stellaria is a unique and immersive sandbox game set in a fantastical universe. In this game, you are free to create your own stories and adventures as you explore the vast and varied universe around you. As you journey through the game, you will encounter a range of different challenges and enemies, as spiders, draugrs, and even an evil Santa who wants to kill you. This malevolent c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellaria.

Prepare to embark on an epic journey like no other as we unveil Zalanthar, a system-agnostic RPG setting that will immerse players in a world of danger, mystery, and limitless possibilities.  Zalanthar is a harsh and unforgiving desert world, teeming with ancient ruins, powerful magic, and advanced technology waiting to be harnessed. Delve into the heart of a unique setting where every dune tells … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zalanthar.

Introduction: Stellaria is a unique and immersive sandbox game set in a fantastical universe. In this game, you are free to create your own stories and adventures as you explore the vast and varied universe around you. As you journey through the game, you will encounter a range of different challenges and enemies, as spiders, draugrs, and even an evil Santa who wants to kill you. This malevolent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellaria.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 6,402 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 18 reviews

Farpoint is an unnerving VR space adventure set on a hostile alien planet. On a mission to pick up scientists studying an anomaly near Jupiter, a rupture from the anomaly transports the player and scientists to an unknown alien world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farpoint.

R'lyeh is a story-driven, open-world, Lovecraftian Horror and Survival game with a scifi twist. It follows the story of Elias Frost, a lone survivor who crash-lands on a mysterious planet. Earth has been decimated by monstrous beings and the last of humanity scurried to send ships into space. They were hoping to find a new world to colonize and re-establish mankind. After a devastating incident,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R'lyeh.

Stardrytch is a challenging action-platformer set in a lost world where sci-fi and fantasy collide. Embark on a dangerous journey, discover a forgotten land, unlock mighty powers and battle terrifying monsters to find a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardrytch.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

"Natures Ascendancy" is an immersive open-world survival game set on a mysterious alien planet teeming with ancient secrets and dangers. Players take on the role of Aya, a resourceful explorer stranded on the planet after her spacecraft crashes. As Aya navigates the lush and diverse environments, she must gather resources, craft tools and equipment, and uncover the truth behind the plane… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NaturesAscendancy.

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).

Called to Adventure among the stars Star-Crew is a 20 page all-in-one light-hearted roleplaying game about the amazing space ventures of a low level crew on a small Federation starship.  On this multi-year mission you explore the Dark, the galaxy's last frontier,  to discover new life, strange phenomena and new sources of Kyberium. There’s a problem. The captain is dead and you Ensigns are now in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR-CREW.

DeScriptors: Realms Volume 1 presents the diceless DeScriptors RPG in three all-new settings from Matthew Bannock! This guide begins with a one-page version of the DeScriptors RPG rules, including the latest errata and updates for clarity. Then, three settings are presented, each one complete with an in-world introductory story, setting details, scenarios, and sample characters. All of this provid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeScriptors: Realms Volume 1.

A no-prep adventure for World of Dungeons Noctis Labyrinth is a compilation of modules laser-focused on your GMing needs. Based on John Harper’s minimalistic World of Dungeons, it is designed for quick pick and play, with complementary chapters expanding the game towards longer campaigns. In Noctis Labyrinth a red desert encompasses the known world. Only one bastion of civilization remains, Cardea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctis Labyrinth.

Good Become Cancerous As a group of scavvers, players follow a loose trail of evidence to uncover what happened to the famed Meecham Expedition, led by the decorated commander Sir William “Bill” Meecham. With 700 soldiers and support staff, Meecham planned to head deeper into the ruins than any previous expedition, hoping to find vast, untouched heaps of technology. Disaster struck almost immediat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backroads: Good Become Cancerous (Adventure).

Follow our fan page for thenews on the game.Kickstarter：Null Sequence FACEBOOK：@NullSequence Twitter：@NullSequence Discord： Instagram：@IronRainStudio Youtube：@IronRainStudio About the GameHello everyone, we are IronRain Studio! Currently, our game is running a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. You can search for "Null Sequence" to find our project. Thank you very much for your help… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null Sequence.

In Outer Space, there's tons of things to do. When you have a thing that you want done, contract the Space Aces! We are mostly competent, heavily in debt, and highly motivated! Do you love rules-lite no-prep sci-fi rpg games like Lasers & Feelings but wish it had a little more to it? Crave the emergent narratives of Fate, PBtA and Genesys system games without all the RULES? Love the danger of OSR … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Aces: TOS (The Original Sheets).

In a ravaged future, humanity has discovered an alien pathogen on Mars capable of generating TOX-Z—a toxin that, when combined with certain minerals, produces a source of energy more powerful than nuclear power. However, this discovery unleashes a catastrophe: the ambition to control this energy drives governments to allow the spread of the pathogen, turning people into destruction-thirsty zombies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feast of the Beast.

Nimoyd is a science-fiction and fantasy sandbox adventure set on Earth, in the year 2702, or any randomly generated planet you like. A massive, open-world full of wonder, dungeons, and cities awaits you! Survive a Vast World Your only way to survive is to dig, craft, and fight through this strange world. Manage your energy supply as you explore forests, grass plains, deserts, dark caves and dung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimoyd - Survival Sandbox.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Nature is a strategy card game of survival and adaptation for 1 to 4 players. In the lush, ever-changing world of Nature, life is a constant battle for survival. Every creature, from the smallest herbivore to the mightiest predator, must adapt or perish. Nature is a digital board game that invites you into the untamed wilderness, where each species' fate hangs in the balance. From the designer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nature Game System.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 3,038 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. With Earth on the brink of destruction, as mankind's last hope, and stranded on a deserted alien planet, the player has to survive the harsh environment and find a way to send a signal back home. Confronted with merciless weather, and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Solus Project.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

82% User Score Based on 12,281 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 18 reviews

Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power, and, of course, encounter new life forms to understand, to court or to conquer. Your story unfolds in a gal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Space 2.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

49% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

Out There: Oceans of Time is a space exploration game that puts you at the helm of an interstellar mission of discovery spanning a vast and vibrant cosmos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out There: Oceans of Time.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

93% User Score Based on 1,122 reviews

MewnBase is a cute, 2D exploration/survival game. You land on an uncharted world only to realize you didn't bring any snacks and forgot half your luggage. But hey, at least you brought this workbench thing. You'll need to collect resources in order to construct a make-shift base. Craft a variety of different base modules, from airlocks to rain-water collectors in order to make your new home on thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MewnBase.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

You were a space explorer employed by the emperor to research uncharted regions of the empire. Sadly, while orbiting a seemingly barren planet, you were ambushed. You soon find yourself landed and trapped on this planet. In order to escape, you must defend yourself and extract, explore, and build your way out. Be careful, as there may be both friends and foes around you, as well as anomalies to ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Barren Objective.

Welcome to the galaxy Foodomina! Made of food planets and advanced Foodian civilizations… In this fantasy sci-fi RPG, you play as cosmos travelers, friends, heroes, partners, Takoyaki and Tempura. Battle against an Ancient Enemy of the Foodians... MOLD! As their once dormant enemy returns, seeking to rule the Planets of Foodomina and spread their Infection across the Galaxy… The imp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foodomina.

Deep within the Hekate Sector lies a planet racked by snow and ice storms: Benza-10. It's there that Pure Transmission Corporation, the gatekeepers of the interstellar airwaves, maintain a mysterious archive of captured voices that the Corpos don't want you to hear, and maybe, MAYBE some you ought not to. Does breaking in and liberating the voices of Hekate sound like music to your ears? Suit up, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hecate Cassette Archive.

Pine Creek is a survival horror game inspired by: • 80s sci-fi and horror classics • Stranger Things, The X-Files, and Signs • Resident Evil, Alien: Isolation, and Outlast Blending the tension-filled gameplay of modern stealth horror with the creepy atmosphere of classic sci-fi and survival horror. Pine Creek combines an authentic ’80s vibe, immersive cinematics, and environmental puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Creek.

Last Planet is a science fiction survival experience blending exploration, constant tension, and intense combat on a hostile planet overrun by an extraterrestrial threat. You play as an isolated survivor sent to a distant world to investigate an abandoned base, uncover the origin of the invasion, and find a way to escape alive. Every area you explore deepens the mystery, and every encounter tests… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Planet.

Beyond the Vale is a dark fantasy open-world survival-craft game where players are deposited in a randomly generated map full of mystery and intrigue. Explore the unusual biomes, fight the creatures lurking about, discover the hidden villages with their strange occupants, and build the ultimate base with farming, cooking, animal husbandry, and anything else you might need to survive. With multiple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Vale.

Exonautis is an underwater sci-fi survival game set on an oceanic exoplanet. Dropped into a vast alien open world with nothing but your wreckage and S.A.L.T to guide your, you must make your way to Kappa Outpost and begin your exploration of the Calliope 4348A. Explore an Expansive Alien Ocean The planet is home to many biodiverse ecological systems brimming with vibrant but equally dangerou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXONAUTIS.

EXODUS is a computer-assisted dungeon crawling game framework. It generates random dungeon layouts and challenges players to explore them, battling monsters and finding items on their way. Quickstart Get some soft plastic sticks that can work as swords (or better yet, get some LARP weapons)Get at least someone else to play with (ideally 4 or more people), and meet in an open place. Download the ap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXODUS.

                Lead nomadic families through the Stone Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game with deeply simulated characters, cultures, and ecosystems. Explore the vast wilderness, gather and trade scarce resources, and stand your ground in risky autobattler combat. Discover fire, domestication, politics—and survive to tell the tale. Experience what prehistoric life was like by diving int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Emerging.

For the first Stillfleet mini-venture, we were lucky to collaborate with the amazing hulk-designers over at Hyperdrive Fleet—the sci-fi-themed, high-quality battle-map Patreon from the minds and digital pens of Czepeku.The venture is a struggle to avert a doomsday, already in progress, brought on by the planet-mining of the astrobrutalist husk gnomes. The voidminers must board the ship—The Scythe … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR001 ☉ Grim Harvest.