“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

A “Dungeon Crawl” is a scenario where players navigate a dungeon or labyrinth-like environment for the entirety of the adventure. It emphasizes battling monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding traps to survive to the end!

Dungeon Crawl

“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

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Pathfinder 2e

Pathfinder 1e

Shadowrun

Homebrew Game

Mutants and Masterminds (3e)

World of Darkness

Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition

Exalted 3rd Edition

Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition

Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition

Shadowrun 5th Edition

Gothic Horror

Mystery

Fantasy

High Fantasy

Gritty Fantasy

Sci-Fi

Post-Apocalyptic

Cyberpunk

Viking

Futuristic

Supernatural

Steampunk

Super Heroes

Pirate

Survival

Grimdark

Eldritch Horror

Dark Fantasy

Heartwarming

Romance

Urban Fantasy

Universal

Superhero

Mutants & Masterminds (3e)

Azzy

Dragon

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I've played TTRPGs for over half my life now, and I still love it! Most of my experience is in D&D, but I've also played Pathfinder, Exalted, Vampire: The Masquerade and other World of Darkness games,  Pokemon Tabletop, Shadowrun, and a couple of other one-shots. 

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