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Posthuman Studios launches open playtest for weird fantasy RPG The Snarl
Posthuman Studios has released the first playtest packet for The Snarl. Explore the “Weald” in this new weird fantasy RPG from the creators of Eclipse Phase.
Soldiers wanted: Arc Dream Publishing opens playtest for Glen Cook’s mercenary epic
Arc Dream Publishing brings Glen Cook’s grimdark world to life with a high-lethality d100 system.
Green Ronin releases £12 Playtest for next generation of superhero RPG
Available on DriveThruRPG for nearly $15, this playtest edition is a significant step towards the full release of the fourth edition, which was previously confirmed for a 2026 launch.
Free to Download: Evil Hat’s Blades ’68 Playtest Preview
The TTRPG Blades ’68 Playtest is a free preview from Evil Hat Productions.
DC20: The next million-dollar TTRPG
In summary, DC20 has only four attributes Might, Agility, Intelligence and Charisma and characters get four action points to spend during combat.
Tomb Raider TTRPG: Shadows of Truth opens for playtesting and you can play as Lara Croft
Or, you could entirely re-imagine a version of Lara based on an alternate storyline. The magic of TTRPGs is that the story that your group tells is whatever you want it to be, so follow your inspiration.
Daggerheart opens for playtesting as Darrington Press readies Critical Role’s original TTRPG
What may truly set Daggerheart apart is its innovative dice mechanic. When faced with critical moments, players roll a HOPE die and a FEAR die, both 12-sided.
You’re good at killing: Rowan, Rook and Decard seek monster hunters for the Hollows RPG
The publisher of Spire, Heart, Royal Blood and other games like Unbound has been working on another RPG called Hollows, and they’ve worked on it for years.
RUNE: Gila announces a solo tabletop RPG inspired by Dark Souls
Spencer Campbell’s Gila RPG is the publisher behind games NOVA and Slayers, plus the SRD Lumen, a popular system for indie creators.
