RPG Games & Systems
Board Games, Books & Beyond · RPG field guides
Choose a roleplaying game by the stories, decisions, and level of rules your group enjoys. Browse the published system guides below, then compare formats and starting points.
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Dungeons & DragonsFantasy adventures
Choose expedition pressure, a ready starting box, or a shared cinematic party.
ShadowdarkTry a dangerous expedition with a real-time torch.
DragonbaneCompare the Core Set, rulebook, and free Quickstart.
GrimwildBuild a fantasy party around cinematic decisions.
DaggerheartRead Hope and Fear as different consequences, then plan a first session.
Legend in the MistExplore rustic fantasy through descriptive tags and shared expectations.
Root: The Roleplaying GamePlay woodland outlaws caught between factions and local obligations.
MÖRK BORGCompare a vulnerable cast, light rules, and apocalyptic fantasy.Heists, heroes & strange worlds
From JRPG ensembles and criminal crews to tactical mechs and surreal travel.
Fabula UltimaFor JRPG parties, shared worldbuilding, and heroic adventures.
Blades in the DarkFor criminal crews, risky scores, and consequences that follow you home.
LancerFor players who enjoy mech customization and demanding tactical combat.
Troika! Review — Strange Characters, Unpredictable Turns, and Science-Fantasy TravelScience-fantasy travel, strange backgrounds, and unpredictable turns.
Cyberpunk REDBuild a crew with roles, contacts, and something worth protecting.
Operation OriasSee how Warframe fits a contained Starfinder Second Edition mission.
QUEERZ!Explore superhero action, empathy, identity, and emotional stakes.
Girl by MoonlightChoose the tone of a magical campaign before creating its cast.
Thirsty Sword LesbiansPrepare queer adventure through relationships and meaningful confrontations.Horror, folklore & the uncanny
Compare the intended kind of fear and the campaign length.
Choose Your First Horror RPGCompare Call of Cthulhu, Mothership, Dread, and Ten Candles by the kind of tension your group wants.Mothership 1eScience-fiction survival horror built around consequential choices.
VaesenInvestigate folklore mysteries rather than simply defeating a creature.
Ten CandlesA tragic one-session story with an ending everyone knows.
Trophy Dark & Trophy GoldChoose between a doomed expedition and an ongoing campaign.
DreadMake physical suspense part of a contained horror evening.
Call of Cthulhu 7th EditionInvestigate mysteries with readable skills and consequential risks.
Brindlewood BayCompare cozy detectives, occult danger, and collaborative mystery.
Bluebeard’s BrideUnderstand shared-character horror before choosing the experience.Solo, pastoral & lighter rules
Start with the experience you want and the structure that supports it.
CairnExplore dangerous fantasy with light rules and an emphasis on practical decisions.
Fate Core & Fate AcceleratedCompare two approaches to characters, aspects, and collaborative adventures.
Thousand Year Old VampireBuild a solitary journal of memories, loss, and a life stretched across centuries.
WanderhomeExplore pastoral travel, community, and characters shaped by the journey.Formats, familiar worlds & different goals
Explore how you want to play before committing to a campaign.
Micro-RPGs: How to Choose and Run a Small GameChoose a small game by its procedure and expected commitment.
Solo and GM-Less RPGs — Start with a Procedure, Then Add AI if It HelpsStart with a playable structure for solo or shared narration.
Cozy Games: Finding the Right Kind of ComfortFind the kind of comfort your group actually enjoys.Licensed TTRPGs Beyond D&D: When a Familiar World HelpsDecide whether a familiar world helps your table.
Stormlight and Mistborn at the Table — Start Your Cosmere Campaign SmallBegin a Cosmere campaign with a focused local problem.
Beyond Winning: Four RPGs That Make Change the PointExplore games where personal change matters more than victory.Projects & design previews
Diablo RPG: a design previewThis directory links to published guides. New game spotlights join the collection after publication.