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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.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania. In your new role you'll plan routes and lay train tracks to meet your creepy commuters' demands, and create a rail network spanning more than 200 thoughtfully designed levels.  Each monster has a home of their own: take the vampires to their coffins and the zomb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Express.

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.

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.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Okashi Towers is a Real Time Strategy game with Tower Defense elements. Gather candy resources to build defensive tower units or go on the offensive and summon creatures to attack other player bases. A mixture of tower defense and RTS. Control a base and spend candy resources to summon upgradable tower units to build defenses and increase the amount of candy resources received over time.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okashi Towers.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

80% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Will you save the world, or offer it up to the Great Old Ones? October Night Games is a digital board game where everyone is a cultist working for one of two different sides. Scour the town for cursed ingredients and make deals with inscrutable entities in preparation for a reckoning on Halloween. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to October Night Games.

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.

Community Join Huglings' official Discord! Share your ideas with the developers and exchange gameplay tips with fellow players for an even more fun experience. You'll also be the first to hear about the latest updates and events! About the GamePlease note: Huglings is currently midway through development. Many core features are already taking shape, but some elements - such as visuals, co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huglings.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 109 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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 2,145 reviews

Welcome to Whisper Town—a cozy and heartwarming game about decorating, organizing, and uncovering little stories. You’ll step into the role of the town’s all-around housekeeper, taking on charming, quirky tasks: moving into new homes, tidying cluttered rooms, preparing new shops, sorting through treasured keepsakes… even tracking down cats! Complete each task to earn rewards, collect furniture, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the House.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 894 reviews

JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game Unleash your imagination and design the coziest camper van without limits. In Creative Mode, you’re free to decorate, customize, and create your perfect home on wheels! Make space in yourself for both your belongings and your own journey of discovery, all in one cozy van. In Camper Van: Make It Home, you’ll use block organization puzzles and interior desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camper Van: Make it Home.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 806 reviews

Ragnarok shattered the world, the gods have chosen you to shape the next one. Cloudheim is a cooperative action RPG blending crafting with chaotic physics-based combat. Gather your allies, craft your weapons, and upgrade your shop in the sky to bring harmony to a broken realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudheim.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

99% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Welcome to Seclusa!Seclusa is a blend of casual photography simulator and cozy idle game where you can play as actively or passively as you want. Each area has been handcrafted to be highly ambient and immersive, whether you're photographing the local wildlife or relaxing by the fire as the sun sets. Snap PhotosGet your camera ready for a variety of East African wildlife as you take on phot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seclusa.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 3,693 reviews

Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Arcade Full of Cats.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 47 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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 660 reviews

9th Dawn III is a huge 2D open world Role Playing Game and collectathon dungeon crawler packed full of adventure! Delve into the depths of the darkest dungeons, fighting over 270 unique monsters and searching for vast amounts of loot, treasures and rare materials. 1400 uniquely drawn items to collect, including over 300 weapons, and over 550 armour/accessories! Train yourself by unlocking spell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9th Dawn III.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

77% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Brick Inventions is a physics based building game. It combines simple blocks with realistic physics so that everything in the game can be completely destroyed. Build awesome structures, invent machines, master difficult challenges or play exciting multiplayer battles against your friends – If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brick Inventions.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Act it Out XL! is an interactive streaming game designed for Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer, and this special XL version comes with almost double the content as the original console game. Choose from almost 3,000 secret phrases to act out from categories including film, music and video games. More than just acting, you can even sing, draw or describe the hidden phrases! Not just for streaming, up to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Act it Out XL!: A Game of Charades.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

35% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Rise of Ages is a sandbox game for one or more players, allowing you to explore, build, found cities, make wars and evolve technologies to reach the highest level of a civilization and then travel to other planets! The game begins in prehistory and will advance ages, one by one, as the player evolves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Ages.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 490 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

A mysterious hidden realm. Two precocious kids fleeing hardship. Magical creatures and an oddball order of guardians who have lost their way. A stygian evil imprisoned. Welcome to the Deep Woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild at Heart.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

88% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 25 reviews

Yo-kai Watch centers on a boy who gets a special watch that lets him befriend and help mischievous Yo-kai and later summon them to fight other Yo-kai. Players can overcome challenges and help various characters solve everyday problems with the help of Yo-kai friends. These eccentric Yo-kai resemble anything from inanimate objects to mythical creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yo-kai Watch.