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A new way to make your own TTRPG, from the creator of Caltrop Core. Introducing EMERGE8. For TTRPGs you design as you play. The screenshots to the right comprise the first four pages of the system, which are all you need to start making your game. The rest of the document offers optional mechanics and examples. Highlights: d8 dice coreWorld of Darkness-inspired dice pool and difficulty system8 ski… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMERGE8 SRD.

OH NO! ZOMBIES! It's the zombie apocalypse! And you are a cow! The farmers are hiding in the Barn, so it is up to you and your sisters to save this place and live to chew another day! WHAT IS THIS GAME? This is a cooperative tower-defense tabletop game for 1 to 4 players. You play as courageous cows defending their home from a horde of nasty zombies. It is not a roleplaying game, although there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cows vs. Zombies.

ROJO KUMITE (english) Somewhere in the world, where the lights can’t quite fade the darkness, you sit on the bench, waiting for your turn to enter the arena. The spectators boo you, your opponent despises you. You don’t deserve their applause. You’ve done terrible things to get here, but you can’t stop now. There’s a lot at risk and today you can lose everything. Your lungs fill with air, your han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rojo Kumite.

Tactical-lite Fun! Caltrop Tactics is a rules-light tactical game in which 2 players battle against each other, each commanding a party of 4 heroes. Each hero has a unique activation mechanic and special abilities to use in combat. While it's built on the Caltrop Core SRD by TitanomachyRPG, it's technically not a TTRPG - at least not in the strict sense. You can always roleplay those battles :D Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caltrop Tactics.

AS FEATURED ON DICEBREAKER'S 9 BEST TABLETOP RPG SYSTEMS TO HACK INTO A CUSTOM GAME Ever wondered how to make your own TTRPG? Welcome to v1.0 of Caltrop Core, an introductory game design system using the humble and sharp d4! Developed with @aghostofeli and @n_quests on Twitter, it's extremely simple and bare bones so anyone can make a game with it, regardless of your experience level! It can have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caltrop Core v1.0.

A simple real-time strategy game optimized for gamepads and hot seat battles against other players. Connect up to 4 gamepads and play with your friends using a single computer! This game can be played in browser, but it's recommended that you use a desktop build, since browser version has poor performance. The browser version also can't work with gamepads properly. How to play: a quick guide Send… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autotanks.

Village Witch is a solo journaling game about a witch finding a home. Built upon the Peregrine framework. You can download the SRD for free here! Also included in the Everything bundle. Handbound copies now available! You’ve completed your training and are ready to become a village witch. You’ve been sent by the order to find a village to work in and have a year to find the place you want to make … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Witch.

Village Witch is a solo journaling game about a witch finding a home. Built upon the Peregrine framework. You can download the SRD for free here! Also included in the Everything bundle. Handbound copies now available! You’ve completed your training and are ready to become a village witch. You’ve been sent by the order to find a village to work in and have a year to find the place you want to make … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Witch.

The Hopes & Dreams SRD is a creation toolkit that helps you design a game where every mechanic serves the narrative in a quick, and efficient way. This goal focused system puts player characters against what they dread the most in every single roll. Based on Hopes & Dreams, you will find here everything from rules, to design guidelines, to help you make your own game Ignited by Hopes & Dreams.Read… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hopes & Dreams SRD.

For Her Lady's Hand is inspired by an event in the life of bisexual icon Julie D'Aubigny, a 17th-century fencing master and opera singer. When her lover's family discovered the relationship, they put Julie's girlfriend into a convent against her will. Julie mounted a rescue: she faked her way into the order, created a distraction by setting the convent on fire, and freed her partner. This game rei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Her Lady's Hand.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

51% User Score Based on 225 reviews

Talisman Prologue is an adaptation of the classic fantasy board game Talisman by Games Workshop. This version focuses on single player experience. An epic tale of dice rolling and card drawing takes you on a quest throughout the land to rescue Princesses, slay Dragons and recover lost artefacts. Play through over 50 quests using the Talisman board game rules, and learn the special abilities of all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talisman: Prologue.

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.

Market Day features as the played adventure in the TTRPGkids review of Mausritter within the Kiwi Acres campaign setting. It is Market Day at Kiwi Acres. Hosted at the crossroads every month, the market presents an excellent opportunity for the creatures on the farm to scavenge all kinds of food. But this month word has spread that if the farmer catches one more animal sneaking about the market, h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Market Day.

“There’s a world, much like our own, where darkness lives. Its influence seeps into our world, corrupting those with a weak soul. That is why The Gift exists. Those with The Gift must travel to The Beyond and free the world from Shadows. But The Gift always comes with a price… We never know, it is never said, we understand too late. Do not accept The Gift. It is tempting, it seems beautiful, but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hope - A Dark Magical Girls Game built on Caltrop Core.

You are a Sockgoblin! One of many loyal to the Great And All Powerful And Really Important Queen, living in the secret underground goblin city. Your Queen demands all sorts of items from the surface world; coffee, really big hats, the occasional hubcap. But what she craves most are Socks. Every year, the Queen demands a sock tithe, which is where you, little sockgoblin, come in! Every other Sockgo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sockgoblins.

If you're looking to make your own fantasy TTRPG, you're in the right place!  Fantasy EMERGE is a version of my EMERGE8 SRD tuned specifically for fantasy roleplaying games.  d8-only systemeveryone at the table is invited to design mechanics for their own charactersno prep requiredchessboard combatrandom enemy generators includedincludes three sample character builds Previews to the right>>> Free … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy EMERGE.

Welcome to Stratus Cay. Stratus Cay is a floating city in the Rift, a digital quantum dimension at the intersection of the smallest black hole in the multiverse and the concept of becoming. The city is made of countless islands, a hyperreal archipelago adrift in flashing interdimensional lights. An infinite smattering of lives, as varied and precious as the stars themselves. You are a hyperpowered… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXFALL.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

48% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Welcome to the world of cozy correspondence, where you are a postcard designer! Carefully Stamped is a wholesome postcard-making sandbox game where you take on the charming job of a postcard designer. Craft delightful cards, decorate with adorable stickers, write sweet notes, and match the perfect stamp—all while enjoying relaxing tunes and satisfying vibes. Whether you’re creating personalize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carefully Stamped.

Runecairn: Wardensaga is now available in hardcover and softcover from Exalted Funeral 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, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runecairn: Wardensaga.

Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.

Deep within the enchanting Fernwood Forest, the kiwi twins have gone missing - they have not returned from the clearing. Their worried parents seek the aid of brave adventurers who must venture into the mysterious depths, braving perils, forging alliances, and returning the lost twins to their colony. Amidst the silver ferns of Fernwood Forest, the players will encounter strong tuatara, dangerous … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search & Rescue.

Inspired by a true story. During a lengthy bout of winter storms, my electrical power was lost when a tree dropped a power line on a neighbor's house. For about two weeks, I balanced keeping warm and safe with fulfilling actual daily requirements like caring for my animals, eating meals, and not losing my mind. It sparked an idea - when you're trying to keep up with your life, how do you function … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power's Out.

Check out the Peregrine game jam! Printed, handbound copies now available on Etsy. Peregrine: traveler; a tendency to wander Peregrine is a game system for card-based solo journaling games about wandering, traveling, and looking for a place of home and belonging. This toolkit helps you create your own games built on that framework. If you would like to read a game built on this system, there are f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peregrine SRD.

This SRD The Breathless SRD is a creation toolkit that helps you design a game where every mechanic ever-increasingly rises the tension until the characters are forced to suffer dangerous consequences. This survival focused system is simple, condensed, and already powers more than 150 different games. Based on Breathless, you will find here everything from rules, to design guidelines, to help you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless - System Reference Document.

Sacred Geometry for the New Millennium is a 2hr TTRPG for 3+ players about math zealots building a spaceship and ‘helping’ people along their pilgrimage. Includes: Printable playmat with map and a little ship that you build out of d4s14 ship upgrades including an exo-zoo, memory wipes, and gravity manipulation12 roleplay-based encounters from across the universeA mini-game of rock 'em talk 'em mec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Geometry for the New Millennium.

    You’re a young witcher, still fresh after your trials, for the first time leaving the place that trained you in the monster-hunting trade - your witchers’ school.     It’s your very first year on the Path and you have everything you would ever need to fulfill your duty - swords, potions, horse, knowledge, and dedication. Travel the Continent learning more about the world and yourself, and even… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.

My entry for Caltrop Jam 3: The Anniversary! OR4CLE is not a game. It is a bag of seeds (ideas) that you can plant into flowers (one-shots or campaigns). Using this system, you can draw tarot cards to determine a one-shot or campaign: the hook, the plot twist, the group’s patron, the antagonist(s), and the reward. You can also use tarot cards to create a character: their personality, their impe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OR4CLE.

Be a troll witch! Live in a swamp! Solve problems! Brew potions! Relax with a hot bath! Live your best troll witch life! ~~~~I am currently Itchfunding a print run of the game at $21 per copy within the U.S. or $35 outside the U.S. (price includes estimated shipping costs). I will be able to print and fulfill orders once there is a minimum of 15 orders, with additional weeks needed after that poin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swamp Troll Witch(es) - Itchfunding Print Run Now!.

Check out the Peregrine game jam! Printed, handbound copies now available on Etsy and Patreon. Peregrine: traveler; a tendency to wander Peregrine is a game system for card-based solo journaling games about wandering, traveling, and looking for a place of home and belonging. This toolkit helps you create your own games built on that framework. If you would like to read a game built on this system,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peregrine SRD.

Caltrop Core EX is a spin-off of the original Caltrop Core system, born naturally out of my own attempts at seeing how robust a TTRPG I could make with it. In classic Caltrop Core, you roll your dice pool and use the highest result. Any other results are discarded. But after watching Spencer Campbell’s stream going through my system, in which he pondered how to use the other numbers on the die fac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caltrop Core EX.

You tripped too hard on psychedelics and ended up in BAD, a dirty and sprawling city filled with bad places, bad people, bad vibes and relinquished Daemons creeping around, hungry for human warmth. You are Psychonauts armed with your own Daemons and need to get out of this hellhole. BAD is a psychedelic fantasy role-playing game focused on cooperatively telling stories of surreal comedy. In it, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAD.

There are worlds that live and die in the silence of a server, narrated through text and forged by the will of their players. Modern MUD is a return to that essence, a reimagining of the text-based RPG for an era that has forgotten the power of imagination. This is not a game of radiant heroes or simple victories. It is a chronicle of survival in a grim world, a turn-based tactical RPG where ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modern Mud.

A new puzzle. Every day. In a place that feels like home. Puzzle Cottage is a calm, hand-made collection of fourteen daily logic puzzles wrapped in a warm, hand-drawn cottage. Every morning brings a fresh board for each puzzle — and every board is solvable by pure reasoning, never guessing. Pour a coffee, settle in, and think.Fourteen puzzles, each its own little ritual Weave — untangle a lattice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Cottage.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

88% User Score Based on 121 reviews

Grab your crayons and hunt for 100 hidden cats across a beautifully hand-drawn map. Play solo or invite a friend to join online, then bring each scene to life with guided color-by-numbers or your own palette — all in a relaxing, soothing atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Cats Lost In Japan Find & Color.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rekindled Trails.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

93% User Score Based on 1,501 reviews

My Voice Zoo is a unique idle zoo game brought to life with your very own voice. Create animal cries using your microphone, and build a one-of-a-kind zoo found nowhere else. Whenever the animals cry, your voice echoes and income builds up. That income can be used to adopt new animals, helping your zoo grow bigger and livelier over time. You can enjoy it naturally without complicat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MyVoiceZoo.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

98% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

Meet Buddy and Bag Boy - two tiny robots with big hearts and an even bigger mission: spreading joy wherever they go! After a mysterious explosion rains golden cogs and trash from the sky, the duo must work together to restore each village and uncover the secret behind the blast. Scrub messes, collect trash, and lend a helping hand by cleaning up. Every difference you make earns you points. Got tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misc. A Tiny Tale.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 217 reviews

WASD - move camera around Mouse scroll - zoom in/out Welcome to Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim – Sandbox / Decor Mode ☕ This special demo version of Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim lets you experience a peaceful slice of the game before release — just for fun! No customers, no timers, no pressure. Just you, your cozy café, and your imagination. What you can do in this mode: Decorate your café howe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Slash, Shoot and Break demons, Capture their spirits and summon them out into your battle in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Inferno, Fight against hordes of demons from Ars Goetia and stop the evil queen with the power of the Spirit Mancer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Mancer.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

72% User Score Based on 68 reviews

For those who love cozy vibes, Sudoku, and adorable cats: Introducing Cozy Sudoku - the cutest way to relax and unwind! Enjoy hours of Sudoku fun with calming music and the company of sweet little kittens. Key features: Thousands of carefully curated Sudoku puzzles of varying difficulty Customizable settings for the ultimate cozy experience Soothing background music Changeable color… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Sudoku.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

56% User Score Based on 216 reviews

A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egg Surprice.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Dark Notes is a dark suspense plot puzzle game. You will play the two protagonists, traveling through time and space, to explore the secrets hidden in the happiness mall! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Notes.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

87% User Score Based on 2,830 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

Copycat is a narrative-driven game that explores loneliness and belonging. It follows the story of Dawn, a hell-no-to-home-brand, pampered indoor cat living her best nine lives - until she becomes the target of an elaborate plan when a jealous stray look-alike steals her place in the home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Copycat.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, humor

95% User Score Based on 387 reviews

Quilts & Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quilts and Cats of Calico.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Help three messy witches tidy up their chaos! Crafting potions, summoning creatures, reading tarot cards... All these are arduous tasks! Join three disorganized witches, each a master in their craft, as they seek your help to bring order to their magical chaos.  In this enchanting puzzle game where the art of magic meets the joy of organization, your task is to arrange a variety of bewitched ingre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tidy Cauldron.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 6 reviews

Place a tent next to each tree in this original nature puzzle game! The numbers around the grid tell you how many tents must be placed in each row and column. Be careful, tents can’t touch each other. Don't guess! Use your logic and carefully plan your every move. Each level has only one unique solution. Come up with your own strategies for solving larger grids and more-challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tents and Trees.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends. 1-4 PLAYER CO-OP Join forces with up to three friends to explore and battle through a vast universe teeming with challenges. You can also play in a single-player offline mode, network connection… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warspace 2.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

The ultimate monster simulation! Train, feed, and battle with your own personal creature - Treat it well, and you'll see it evolve! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VirtuaCreature.

Legacy of Aeroja is a Fantasy Action Rpg made in RPG Maker MV. It follows Aeroja as they go from newborn drake to full sized dragon, dealing with the loss of their parent and the harsh winter and people around them. A tale of excess awaits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Aeroja.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

53% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Mythic is a Roguelite MMO where you explore an infinite, procedurally generated labyrinth. Discover a world packed with puzzles, enemies, bosses, and treasure. Join forces with fellow heroes to hunt down the gods, or strike out alone and be the first to discover uncharted territory. Become Mythic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythic.