For this Halloween, StartPlaying is partnering with Renegade Game Studios and Humble Bundle to bring you into the World of Darkness! StartPlaying GMs are running more Vampire the Masquerade, Werewolf the Apocalypse, and Hunter the Reckoning games from October 24-31. 

Grim has several definitions – so for the purpose of these recommendations I’m focusing on games with dire subject matter, gloomy settings, brutal consequences, and opportunities for serious roleplay.

Let’s explore top supernatural TTRPGs for hunting monsters, solving strange mysteries, and reckoning with forces beyond comprehension.

These systems allow for a player to create a character and carry said character through different adventures, with different groups and game masters, with the knowledge (or assurance) that the character will be compatible with the adventure and the content will fit the character.

Vampire the Masquerade (VtM) is a tabletop roleplaying game that thrives on storytelling, deep character development, and exploring many powerful themes.

In this guide, we'll walk you through every step of the process—just grab your 5th edition character sheet and let’s begin.