“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

“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

Pathfinder 2e

Pathfinder 1e

Dungeons & Dragons 3/3.5e

Dungeons & Dragons 4e

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2e

Grimdark

Dark Fantasy

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Just_Josh

 I like the old 2e and 3.5e versions of Dungeons and Dragons best, but Id try Pathfinder 1e or 2e also.  I prefer darker fantasy or grimdark RPGs like Midnight, Dark Sun, Ravenloft...I want to adventure and fight and loot, not star in a stage play.

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