Alchemy

D&D Beyond

Demiplane

Discord

Fantasy Grounds

Foundry VTT

Roll20

Tableplop

“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.

Combat Heavy

“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions. 

Theater of the Mind

“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.

Rules as Written (RaW)

In "Sandbox" or "Open World" games, players are given a tremendous amount of freedom to pursue their stories without the restrictions of a more linear game style. Players are encouraged to explore and engage with the world, and find their own story as they do so. These games offer the players the opportunity to help drive the narrative, and allow for the story to evolve organically through the choices they make.

Sandbox / Open World

“Roleplay Lite” games typically include some story and character interactions but keep the emphasis on other gameplay elements like exploration or combat. While these games can still feature character-driven moments, they tend to favor quicker scenes with less focus on extensive backstories or dramatic roleplay.

Roleplay Lite

“Combat Lite” games typically focus less on combat encounters and more on roleplay, storytelling, and exploration. Combat tends to be shorter, less frequent, resolved in a more narrative style, or absent altogether, while keeping the story as the primary focus.

Combat Lite

“Puzzle / Mystery Focused” games are traditionally built around uncovering secrets, solving strange occurrences, and using clever thinking to move through the story. Players may investigate clues, crack riddles, or unravel a deeper story hidden beneath the surface.

Puzzle / Mystery Focused

“Tactical / Crunchy” games are all about mastering the rules and making smart, mechanical choices. These games place a strong emphasis on strategy, planning, and system knowledge. Players who enjoy complex combat, optimized builds, or detailed mechanics will feel right at home here.

Tactical / Crunchy

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Cypher System

Pathfinder 1e

Savage Worlds

Call of Cthulhu

Shadowrun

Starfinder

Eclipse Phase

Alien: The Roleplaying Game

Warhammer 40,000 Wrath & Glory

Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games

Delta Green

Cyberpunk Red

Star Trek Adventures

Tales From the Loop

Coriolis – The Third Horizon

Dune: Adventures in the Imperium

Mage the Ascension 20th Anniversary

Wraith: The Oblivion 20th Anniversary Edition

Changeling: The Dreaming 20th Anniversary Edition

Werewolf: The Apocalypse 20th Anniversary Edition

Avatar Legends: The RPG

Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition

Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game

Transformers Roleplaying Game

The Wildsea

Iron Kingdoms

Tales of Xadia

Old Gods of Appalachia

Exodus TTRPG

Gothic Horror

Mystery

Horror

Fantasy

High Fantasy

Gritty Fantasy

Scifi

Space Opera

Post-Apocalyptic

Cyberpunk

Modern

Futuristic

Imaginative

Steampunk

Super Heroes

Pirate

Cosmic Horror

Comedy

Grimdark

Eldritch Horror

Cozy

Anime

Dark Fantasy

Espionage

Heartwarming

Rustic

Victorian

Sci-fi

Superhero

Star Trek Adventures - First Edition

The Sinister Storyteller (Charles Ulveling)

Philip

Philip

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