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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.

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.

Spellburn and Battlescars is a Sword & Sorcery TTRPG where you play foolhardy adventurers who delve into mysterious places for wealth. This handbook contain extra rules, procedures and tools to help you — the GM — create and run games. It can also be used along other Mark of the Odd RPGs! The Handbook Contents Adventuring procedures: event die for dungeon and wilderness exploration. Expanded NPCs … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellburn and Battlescars - Game Master's Handbook.

In This Mortal Coil, you play a space traveler-turned-necromancer on a quest to achieve eternal life by constructing a magical device known as an anchor. You'll create undead thralls to do your bidding, gather energy to power your quest by harvesting living creatures, and master the forces of the Negaverse. Along the way, you’ll explore fantastic worlds, battle terrifying creatures, and negotiate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Mortal Coil.

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.

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.

"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.

In a long forgotten age, a raging war shattered and devastated the worlds of gods and men. Now green life blooms amidst the ruins of the lost worlds. Wondrous and terrible beings roam the Nine Realms. Civilisation stumbles forward, fresh and reaching. Fate carves the skein anew but there are loose threads, lost long ago in the wars, with no place in the tapestry. These threads must seek the fire w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runecairn: Core Rules.

PREPARE FOR ADVENTURE! Hearthlight Chronicles is a 3D point & click fantasy MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game). Set in a persistent world, players can create characters, explore, fight monsters, craft legendary items, go on epic quests, and train in dozens of skills to become the ultimate hero. If all that sounds too hectic, take some time out and chill in the nearest bar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearthlight Chronicles.

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.

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 10: Oldskull Dungeon Bestiary.

Ashcan edition of my dungeon crawler with a toki pona-based freeform magic system EDIT: There is now an official character generator. ma pimeja nasa (toki pona: “the dungeon”, lit. “strange dark place”) is a lightweight OSR-ish dungeon-crawler with freeform spellcasting based around constructing sentences in toki pona, the minimalist constructed language created by jan Sonja. It features a simp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ma pimeja nasa.

All manner of winged pests fill the air of Grift. The endless buzzing is an annoyance, but hardly dangerous. Yet King Sigfúm knows they are no mere pests. In the swarms, the mocked king sees the fulfillment of the Calendar of Nechrubel.  The King watched The Killing Crown spread, fulfilling the First Psalm.  Now he watches from the shore of the Endless Sea as the Second Psalm comes to pass… The Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Pale Ground Covering All for MÖRK BORG.

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.

GFDP is currently on Kickstarter, where you can back the zine for physical copies, as well as pre-order the PDF. Payments made to itch will be honored based on the Kickstarter timeline.  For more information: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gfdp/gfdp GFDP  is an independent production by Rory Voie and is not affiliated with the Melsonian Arts Council. GFDP is a zine about living in sea cav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GFDP.

You are cordially invited to Volkenhard Manor in the city of Galgenbeck to attend the annual Masquerade. Masks and costumes required. Speak of this to no one. Feast beneath Volkenhard Manor Inspired by The Masque of the Red Death (1842) by Edgar Allan Poe and Eyes Wide Shut (1999) directed by Stanley Kubrick, this black and white A4 tri-fold pamphlet PDF includes: 12 room dungeon map4 items from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invitation to a Dark Masquerade for MÖRK BORG.

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.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

"The Darkness Below" is a first person grid-based dungeon crawler,inspired by titles such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore & Might and Magic 3-5! Features (v1.2 + Prelude) windows / linux / android*prelude version - contains about ~3 hours of the full releaseturn-based moving & battling much like M&M 3-5interactable items & objects (ground items, levers, doors, keylocks)variou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkness Below.

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).

RPG adventures await in Orna, an old school RPG fantasy game loaded with magic, monsters, loot, raids, and dungeon bosses. Using GPS technology, you can transform the world around you into your very own classic turn based RPG game with an MMO & GPS twist! Years ago, a great deity, Mammon, started a world-changing event called The Falling, changing the lands forever and covering them in darkness.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orna: A Fantasy RPG & MMO game.

CONTROLS:   WASD/arrow key - Move   Space - Jump Right Click - Attack Shift - Sprint/Roll Q - Target F - Interact 1 G - Interact 2 This project was made for the Global Game Jam - Games 4 Change University Student Challenge 2025 -This was my 2nd ever game jam and 1st one going solo.  First itch.io post! Thank you for taking a look at my submission! -The core idea with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fork Knight: Food For the Souls.

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.

Let there be Bloodshed! UPDATED ALMOST DAILY! What started as a simple Boss Rush game with random bosses, quickly became an effort to capture the old-school feel of games like Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy on the NES, the Persona Series, and other JRPGs I played as a kid with a little bit of flavor to try to make the game stand on it's own. As of right now, the 1st portion of the game is partially… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiators: Path of the Champion.

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!.

A Lost Valley Warded by Powerful Magic. An Ancient Defender Awoken and Turned Destroyer. The mountain turns, sending moss-covered boulders tumbling. The Colossus begins to walk. The last bastion of light and hope in a mist-covered accursed land, the Occluded Valley is threatened by an ancient colossus. Can a stalwart group of adventurers traverse the divided valley and scale the Colossus before … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colossus Wake.

Available in print. Official Modules also available on itch: The Mall (What if John Carpenter's The Thing was set in a trapped 1990s mall?))The Bureau (“The office as modern dungeon in this love letter to Control and Gradient Descent.”) ________________________________________________________________________ Liminal Horror brings adaptable modern horror to TTRPGs. It is a rules-lite, fail forward … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Horror.

The old empire of Tuje committed many foolish acts in their search for power, and one of them was to dig so deep they tore a hole in reality. Now, a thousand years later, a strange elevator-like device has been discovered above an apparently bottomless borehole. One expedition went down, and the elevator returned, empty. Now it is up to you to find out what happened, rescue any survivors, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delve Too Deep.

Physical edition available from Exalted Funeral!Desiccated Temple of Locha In the parched desert sands, a mirage glistens invitingly on the horizon, but the nearest water is a hard day’s march in the opposite direction. You swear you smell the faint wet smell like coming rain when the wind shifts just right and see the stars reflected off some far lake at night. There’s no water here, just a lone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desiccated Temple of Locha.

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!.

A Greeblin’s Journey is a solo journaling game about a traveling creature called a Greeblin. They have become unsettled from their home and are now traveling for the first time in a world they have never explored. The road is strange and not nearly as kind as their bed, but they had to do something. They had to go somewhere. This project is a digital-only (for now) zine! The game uses 2 six-side… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Greeblin's Journey.

Tonight Aalgut digs graves alone.   His family is dead. Cursed by a lich. Destroyed by sickness and misfortune. Now buried in the Graven-Tosk cemetery like all the others. It’s a simple agreement: You retrieve the artifact. Aalgut exacts his revenge, and breaks the curse. After that, the unbounded power of the Killing Crown is yours. Delve beneath the Tainted Chapel Created for Random Adventure Ja… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of a Killing Crown for MÖRK BORG.

Print-on-demand: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382936 A mythical artifact that might alter reality and circumvent the laws of the universe The Small Deck of Many Fortunes is a tarot deck (poker-sized) conceptualized to offer blessings and malisons for Ironsworn and Starforged. Designed for any fantasy or science fiction setting, this object of power bends the ruleset by providing 78 cards, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Deck of Many Fortunes (for Ironsworn & Starforged).

PHYSICAL COPIES NOW SHIPPING WORLDWIDE! (also available via the Ratti Incantati online store) Art by Bodie Hartley. "The play-based GonParis Method is a simple, smart, and effective way to banish encumbrance forever.  Adopt this dungeoneering strategy, and you’ll never be overloaded again." A Simple Effective Play-Based Method To Banish Encumbrance Forever This game is a tongue-in-cheek tribute t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paris Gondo - The Life-Saving Magic of Inventorying.

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).

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.

WHAT IS SOJOURN? SOJOURN is a tabletop roleplaying game of exploration, dungeon-crawling, and discovery within dark halls, mystic ruins, and the wilderness of the fantastical. WHY SOJOURN? SOJOURN is fast-paced and easy-to-learn. Skip the studying and jump right into the action! SOJOURN’s simple yet robust rules reward creative play and imaginative approaches to challenges while offering advanced … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOJOURN.

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.

If you don’t support LGBTQ+, trans, & black and indigenous lives please kindly fuck off and don’t buy this product. Please check out our limited run on Exalted Funeral: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/a-grim-hack-pdf?_pos=1&_sid=0ae6400ef&_ss=r A Grim Hack is a Hack System for grim settings, perilous adventures, and pseudo-historical feels that wears its influences on it's sleeve. Grim Ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Grim Hack.

Print-on-demand: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382532 A mythical artifact that might alter reality and circumvent the laws of the universe The Deck of Many Fortunes is a tarot deck conceptualized to offer blessings and malisons for Ironsworn and Starforged. Designed for any fantasy or science fiction setting, this object of power bends the ruleset by providing 78 cards, each with a blessi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Many Fortunes (for Ironsworn & Starforged).

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

76% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Evil has come to your world. Your party of adventurers has been tasked with discovering the source of this evil and vanquishing it from these lands. You will need to create a group of four characters to explore and discover caves and dungeons that hold secrets and treasure. Solve various dungeon puzzles and vanquish your enemies in classic turn-based combat. Your story begins on the island aptly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old School RPG.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

78% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Conclave is an online RPG that captures the spirit of a tabletop roleplaying campaign. * An original fantasy setting rich in lore: The story begins in the Conclave, a realm where the races of... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conclave.

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.

The age of heroes is over. Time to crowdsource. Gone are the days when the fearsome dragon coming down from its mountain, or the black-spired castle luring villagers to their doom, were a once-in-a-generation occurrence. When all it took was a group of legendary do-gooders taking care of all our problems. Nowadays, it feels like every backwater hamlet has its own Dark Dungeon of Doom, you know, ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of the Moebius Guild.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Dispel is an adventure set in a dark fantasy world. You are broke and decide to set off on a journey in search of wealth and fame. After dozens of cold nights in the forest, your eye catches an inconspicuous cave. Without hesitation, you rush straight into the very depth of it... Key Features Procedural generation of levels. With procedurally generated levels, no two runs are ever the same, allo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dispel.

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.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Glory Hunters is an innovative action-adventure RPG designed for the original GameBoy. It introduces a distinctive and original gameplay twist: progression is driven by earning achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Hunters.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

98% User Score Based on 744 reviews

Dawnsbury Days is a 2D turn-based tactics game with CRPG elements that's based on the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful tabletop ruleset originally published under the OGL. You play as the Dawnsbury Four, a group of four young heroes from a small town. You choose their class, feats, spells and other abilities as you lead them through a quest to save their home town from a multitude… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnsbury Days.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Buy the full game with a 33% discount on Itch.io.  Ebony Spire: Heresy is a love letter to dungeon crawlers of old with a twist: It's been signed with the blood of many roguelike games that have been experienced by the writer. Crawl, throw, summon and smash your way through 20 levels of pure mishap in this first person turn based dungeon crawling game. Experience a back-to-the-basics computer rol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebony Spire - Free.

Who's That Goon? - Goon City: Troika! A Goon City: Troika! Non Place Citizen Generator A Non Player Citizen (NPC) Generator for Goon City: Troika!, but works with Tunnel Goons, Troika!, or any other anything weird. Creates dynamic, unique, and very weird  NPCs compatible with Goon City: Troika! and Tunnel Goons with the Difficulty Score system (extended to 4 to BOXCARS).   I will continue to work… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's That Goon? - Goon City: Troika!.