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Gothic Fantasy Roleplaying. Imagine a village made insignificant by the landscape that surrounds it, its air thick with secrets. There have been disappearances, perhaps, or murders – gruesome ones, loaded with occult significance. Shadowy cabals concoct plots by candlelight, pursued by interlopers with demons of their own. The stash of books in the church’s broom cupboard locates a hidden temple i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to secrets under stone..

Welcome, traveller, to Reivdene-Upon-The-Moss Our parish is small but growing. We hope you'll find your visit memorable. The Parish of Reivdene-Upon-The-Moss is a modular folk horror setting for the adventure game of your choice. It follows the classic 'village with a dark secret' format. Reivdene will be released in parts a day at a time during December 2021, staring on December 1st and ending o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reivdene-Upon-The-Moss.

Are you tired of thick rulebooks and complicated solo RPG engines? Look no further than Everline, the game that's so easy to play, even your grandma could do it (no offense to grandma, of course). *Core Rule updated to version 1.2*Released Zagsonia Catacomb (2 in the Zagsonia Series) Series: [DEMO SET] (Free): In this game, you play as a young child who sets out to collect herbs from a nearby fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everline: Quickstart Your Solorpg.

A New Legend Every Time Every Legend is a text-based AI RPG where the story is generated around your choices. Create a hero, enter your actions in your own words, and watch the adventure unfold through dynamic narration, characters, quests, dialogue, images, speech, and music. This is a passion project about exploring what role-playing games can become when AI is used as the engine for living sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Every Legend.

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.

Xanadu A Weird-Fantasy Roleplaying Adventure for use with Old-School Essentials, for Character Levels 2–3. Welcome to the cult temple of Xanadu, an atmospheric temple-crawl for use with OSE, or similar old-school RPGs. A cult in the temple of Xanadu has opened a portal to another dimension. It was activated by adjusting the hands of three pendulum clocks in a particular sequence. Once the veil of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xanadu.

There came a time when the Old Gods died! The wild died with the weary! The magnificent perished, locked in battle with the unforgivable! It was the last day for them! An ancient era passed in a Great Disaster! Now, well over three thousand years later, the tales of the Old Gods are little more than myths in the Inner Systems. But in the Outward Space of the Fourth Galaxy, on many dingy frontier p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Gods and Young Guns.

Casus is an old-school dungeon crawler with some modern twists. Draw your own map as you explore a world forgotten by mankind. As you progress through the labyrinths, discover the past using clues scattered in the harsh environment. You will need to give your all in order to survive the journey unscathed. Casus has a heavy emphasis on survival and exploration, rewarding your perception skills wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casus.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

Herezh is a multiplayer RPG/Survival hybrid game set in an immersive, procedurally generated world of Sword & Sorcery adventure inspired by Celtic myths, legends and culture. The world of Herezh is filled with mysterious locations and forgotten lore, all of it just waiting for you to explore and discover. Lay of the land From rocky beaches on the shore of tumultuous seas, to deep, haunted forests… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herezh - Generations of Heroes.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

66% User Score Based on 239 reviews

Action-oriented combat with a deep and involving tale of betrayal, torture, madness, and infernal damnation. If a gritty old-school open-ended isometric RPG is what you looking for, look no further. Inquisitor will provide you with hours of gameplay and a dark, involving story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inquisitor.

In this adventure rpg you’ll take on the role of an aspiring hero traveling untamed lands, unlocking ancient mysteries, and discovering great wonders. It's a land dotted with crumbling ruins and disconnected communities. Centuries have passed and little is known about what was here before, or how it ended. Discover your own truths through play. Slot based inventory system Plenty of single use m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saga.

A turn-based roguelite RPG set in a mythic northern wilderness. Explore procedurally generated lands, battle eerie folkloric creatures, and craft powerful builds on your journey to the land of the dead. Experiment with diverse playstyles in a richly tactical, old-school inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuoni.

Shipwrecked on the small island of Harlath, players will adventure through a mysterious Island and multiple dungeons, battling foes, solving puzzles, and ultimately discovering the nature of the curse that looms over the island. Stones of Harlath is a VR first person adventure game. Players will play as a powerful battle mage, explore a mysterious island, adventure in many dungeons, wield swords … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stones of Harlath.

In the dark and mysterious corners of a land once known for its lush groves, the Chimp Banana Dealer has risen to power. Ruling his banana empire with an iron fist and ruthless efficiency, he discovered an ancient black stone artifact deep beneath his jungle fortress. The stone granted him immense power, but at a terrible price: a creeping madness that has turned his yellow-gold kingdom into a des… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty the Rooster.

Unleash the legendary creatures of Ukrainian mythology into your next D&D adventure with this Ukrainian Mythology Bestiary. This 24-page digital PDF features a captivating collection of 20 unique creatures, each with fully detailed stat blocks, abilities, lore, and vibrant artwork. Perfect for Dungeon Masters, players, and storytellers looking to add a dash of Eastern European mystique to their ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukrainian Mythology Bestiary – D&D Creature Compendium (Digital PDF).

Something slithers in the forgotten sewers beneath the city. A strange creature that turns people to stone. A corporation that would control it. Cultists that worship it like a god. A gang hell-bent on revenge. All will drown in the filth of… The Gorgon Pit What is it? An adventure for Cy_Borg loosely inspired by ancient greek myth. The players explore the sewers beneath Cy to hunt for a rogue al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gorgon Pit.

Here's a short preview on the project I've been working on since august 2017. It's my first RPG, based on my ideas, various stuff and some of the games I enjoyed from the last 30 years. Pretty much everything is still work in progress, but I'll give it my best untill and after public release. SYNOPSIS The story takes place in Galdmaril, a fantasy world, where the 8 main sentient races are living … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galdmaril.

A New Age Begins . . . Years after a mysterious series of magical Churnings, kingdoms of Mushrooms awoke in a world left behind by the Ancients, surrounded by strange beasts and remnants of ancient technology from when "humans" walked the soils. In the years following, Mushroomkind fought and explored, discovered and innovated. But Mushrooms are small, and the world is large; much remains to be le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushrooms & Magic.

Perhaps I have created the stars and the sun and this enormous house, but I no longer remember.-Jorge Louis Borges, House of Asterion WHAT IS THIS? Nuclear Knights is a narrative-heavy action TTRPG about adventurers in a world thousands of years after a catastrophic magical nuclear war, where things have wrapped back around to high-magic pulp fantasy. Fight monsters, lead settlements, win battles … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Knights.

Longwinter: Visitor's Book Winters are long and beautiful in the high valleys of Brezim. Longwinter is the two-book RPG sandbox of a mountainous winter country on the cusp between the old and the new, the edge of modernity, the stepping stone of a new age. New mines and industries are opened, light breaks the gloom of ancient ruins, change comes to sweep away the cobwebs of history. But cobwebs do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Longwinter: Visitor's Book.

EARLY ACCESS NOW AVAILABLE Core Rulebook, v0.1 Early Access Tales of Venyria is a light-hearted tactical fantasy RPG inspired by mechanics from games such as Lasers & Feelings. Roll low on your d20 to cast your spells or persuade a guard, but roll high if you want to hit with your sword or break down a door. This trip into an alternate colorful fantasy setting is designed to encourage gimmicky adv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Venyria TTRPG (Early Access).

A Wonderful, Wicked World Awaits Shyftrs is a 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure where every step forward uncovers another world beneath the surface. Play as Brams Corvin, son of the prestigious House of Corvin, explorers of the unknown. When your parents vanish during a secret expedition, your search for answers shatters reality itself, sending you from Esos to the strange, luminous realm of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shyftrs.

KICKSTARTER Campaign running from June 7 to July 5 Three floating islands veiled in mist… Three floating islands drift in the thick Mist. Eerie creatures dwell among the clefts, and slumbering cyclopes lie awaiting to be awakend. Hanging at the threshold between mortals and gods, brimming with secrets and mysteries, as  charming as they are perilous: the SKYREALMS await the adventurer.  What is S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKYREALMS Press Kit.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Dungeon Maker is a multiplayer application/game to bring your tabletop fantasy role-playing online. Dungeon Maker is designed to work best with the Dungeons and Dragons 5e ruleset, though no content from DnD is included with the game. Featuring a robust and frequently updated Map Maker, you can bring your RPG maps to life. With hundreds of placeable items, you can make just about any map yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Maker.

About This GameYou’ve been plucked from your world and dropped into the land of Fanterra, a mysterious place filled with magic, beauty, and ever-expanding potential. But you’re not the only one — alongside others who’ve also been transported here, you’ll work to build a thriving community and uncover the truth about who brought you here... and why. Fanterra: A Fantasy Farming Adventure is a cozy,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fanterra: A Fantasy Farming Adventure.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

99% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Roadmap About the GameVolkolak: The Will of Gods is a 2D Soulslike Metroidvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting. The action takes place in the Far-away State, a vast, rich world of medieval times for exploration. After the ominous curse of the necromancer Koschei the Immortal, its inhabitants go mad and turn into evil. The protagonist will have to fight his minions using a deep combat system.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volkolak: The Will of Gods.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

70% User Score Based on 472 reviews

Academagia, the greatest of the ancient schools for wizards. Build the legend of your mage with thousands of options, emergent storytelling and endless replayability. The definitive version of the magical life simulator is at last on Steam! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Academagia: The Making of Mages.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

65% User Score Based on 248 reviews

From the makers of the world renowned “Wizardry Empire” titles, Starfish SD brings you the latest entry in their popular series of dungeon crawlers. Elminage Gothic, previously only available in Japanese on PlayStation® Portable, now comes to PC offering a classic old school dungeon crawling experience with a dark, gothic twist! In ancient times, the Great and Dark Gods clashed in a ferociou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elminage Gothic.

Game Title: Capri Care Embark on an enchanting journey to the world of Lumenia, where you’ll encounter the adorable and mysterious creatures known as Capri! These playful, colorful beings are waiting for you to care for, train, and interact with them in a world full of endless fun. Core Gameplay: Interactive Capri: Get to know your Capri, each with its own personality, traits, and appearance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capri Care.

A gothic dating sim.     Welcome to the Madam's Academy, a once-prestigious boarding school for witches, reduced to a echo of its former splendor. With neither heart nor hand left to tend it, many promising young witches have been turned away, and the manor has slipped into quiet disarray. The chandeliers struggle to hold back the shadows, furniture is coated in thick dust, and where magick onc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witches'Butler.

Yogoe HunterA choice-driven roguelike text adventure rooted in East Asian mythology If the West has "monsters", the East has "Yogoe" — mysterious beings from Korean and Japanese folklore. Feared or revered, these spirits, demons, and mythical creatures were passed down through oral traditions and even recorded in historical texts. Yogoe Hunter is a text-based adventure where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yogoe Hunter.

Harrowings is a collaboration-based RPG Magazine that focuses on Old School Role-Playing Game content. It explores the juxtaposition of the genres of Fantasy and Horror. It is "An RPG Zine to Steal your Soul"! We launched the first issue, "Harrowings: From the Rime"  in 2019, and produced "Harrowings 2: The Exalted Hours" with your help during last year's ZineQuest. This year, we're coming back th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harrowings 3: Muspelhell.

Have fun with the help of a game full of possibilities! The game is currently in Alpha. In a world full of mystery, the protagonist of the DreamFire game woke up in a dreamland where his life is in question. Apparently simple, his whole life becomes an adventure, having to learn to survive! In addition to survival in the forest, he has the opportunity to join a community of people with whom h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Fire.

Survive the frozen wilderness and rebuild a life in a harsh northern frontier. Gather resources, craft tools, and upgrade your remote cabin while enduring cold temperatures, dangerous nights, and the quiet pressure of something watching from the forest. As you progress, ancient gateways begin to awaken, allowing travel to distant biomes such as deserts, swamps, and darker lands filled with new mat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse Hollow.

Kuessaria is a 2D multiplayer sandbox RPG that blends real-time action combat with deep crafting, building, and exploration — all in a shared online world. Important notice:A lot of features are experimental, partially implemented, or just not ready yet! Keep an eye on the list of current features and planned features at the bottom of this description for what I can guarantee is in the game today… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kuessaria.

COREDUMP: 口口口口 is a puzzle platformer with a Metroidvania inspired interconnected world. You play as an anomalous being that has lost its colliders, drifting through a broken stack world to recover them and gradually reclaim new ways to move, jump, and explore. But colliders are more than a simple upgrade path. Bug, Becomes Your AbilityYou begin with no colliders at all, which lets you pass th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COREDUMP: 口口口口.

Need a small viking village with big issues? Look no further! Legacy of Iskald is a typical “town with a problem” adventure that started out as a simple dungeon concept for Shots In The Dark issue #2. The dungeon design process has since spiraled into a whole nordic themed adventure site. Chapter 1 Features the main dungeon of this adventure and includes: Multiple factions 24 keyed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowdark: Legacy of Iskald.

"The Hidden Library" is a 2D adventure with point-and-click elements, where you will immerse yourself in worlds forbidden by authority, awakening the imagination and guiding you through a forgotten literary past. Set in Southern Russia in the early 2000s, you play as Elena, a 13-year-old girl who discovers her late grandfather’s hidden library. It is a place of shadows, secrets, and for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hidden Library.

About This GameEpiko World is an action-packed multiplayer battle game that seamlessly blends mythological storytelling with futuristic combat. Step into a vibrant universe where legendary heroes and gods clash in dynamic battlegrounds inspired by cultures from around the globe. Whether you’re engaging in fast-paced PvP matches, teaming up in 3v3 battles, or hunting down epic Ravagers, Epiko World… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epiko World.

Welcome to "Ethereal Fracture," an exciting fantasy roguelike RPG that will take you through intertwined dimensions in a constantly changing universe! Immerse yourself in the action of this fractured world where every step you take is a new adventure. Explore randomly generated dungeons filled with challenging enemies, unexpected events, and tempting rewards. Get ready to face powerful b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ethereal Fracture.

Movement: Arrow Keys Z: select/use itemX: open/close menu  A lone dwarf follows a peculiar white cricket through dark tunnels and stumbles upon the entrance to a long forgotten, ancient forge. Once sealed away by unknown magic, the outer barrier is weak enough to enter and explore. Fight strange creatures and discover the mystery of the Forged Curse in this Rogue-inspired game made in Pico-8 with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE FORGED CURSE.

Your blackmailer is missing at the masquerade and her husband is found violently murdered. With only 24 hours until your secrets are released, it's a race against time to find her and the killer before more dead guests ruin the party. Murders at Lorelahc Manor has everything you need to run two twisty 5e murder mysteries in a campaign of stolen identities, Machiavellian schemes, and greed. The ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murders at Lorelahc Manor for 5E.

Anime RPG World: A Journey Through Aethoria Welcome to Anime RPG World, an enchanting and immersive RPG experience that transports players to the vibrant and magical realm of Aethoria. In this interactive world, players take on the role of an adventurer who chooses from a diverse array of classes such as Warrior, Mage, Archer, Ninja, and more, each offering unique abilities, strengths, and enga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Journey Through Aethoria.

Goblins & Grimoires is a table top fantasy role-playing game based on the Four Points RPG System.OverviewIn this game you'll play as a gang of Goblins, small burrowing creatures, inhabiting the lands of Pherendel. For one reason or another, you have decided to learn magic! However, practicing magic in Pherendel is a tricky business: you'll need to find the right ingredients, know how to prepare th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblins & Grimoires.

Wacky Wizard Action You sit alone at the tavern, fumbling through the faded decks of cards you found in that crumbling tower. Its iconography confounds you, with its colorful illustrations of ancient sorcerers, marked with numbers, letters, and four strange-but-familiar runes: simple sigils representing ♠ necromantic conjuring, ♥ curative sorcery, ♣ whimsical charms, and ♦ treacherous alchemy. You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard War.

Tumble-Down Wisps: Home (Zine 1) A feel-good fantasy game system and adventure for any number of players Playtest version This playtest version will be pay-what-you-want for a limited time. A link to the survey for feedback is provided in the pdf. The Game Tumble-down Wisps is a table-top roleplaying game you play alone or with others. Bring your imagination to life through the character and se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tumble-Down Wisps.

Check out a 20 page sample of The Dark of Hot Springs Island here.Hot Springs Island is a high fantasy sandbox adventure setting that can be used with any table top role playing game. It's comprised of two books: One for players and one for the game master. The Dark of Hot Springs Island is the game master's book. It is a fully illustrated 192 page book. Hot Springs Island is a hexcrawl, and the D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark of Hot Springs Island (TTRPG).

Check out a 20 page sample of The Dark of Hot Springs Island.Check out a 30 page sample of A Field Guide to Hot Springs Island. Hot Springs Island is a high fantasy sandbox adventure setting that can be used with any table top role playing game. It's comprised of two books: One for players and one for the game master.The Dark of Hot Springs Island is the game master's book. It is a fully illustrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Springs Island - COMPLETE (TTRPG).

Soul Burner is a standalone tabletop roleyplaying game of adventuring ashen corpses wandering a volcanic ghostland in service of the gods of fate, protecting the timeline from iminent disaster by manifesting fractured memories to shape the world to their will. Compatible with Mork Borg and inspired by Necronautilus, this game acts as a bridge between worlds of violent dark fantasy and stoner metal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Burner.