some games you can play
here are some games you can play
2023-12-23
here are some games you can play
2023-12-23
This is for my boy acdw who asked for suggestions for games he can play with his wife.
I don’t know if a table is the best way to show this data, but that’s what I’m going to use.
| name | vibe | facilitation | materials | pros | cons | cost | url | url_2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cthulhu Dark | Dark, ominous mysteries | Guided | d6 | easy d6 resolution | Free 2 Page Version. Paid Full Version | http://www.catchyourhare.com/files/Cthulhu%20Dark.pdf | https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/341997/Cthulhu-Dark | |
| Brindlewood Bay | Cozy "Murder She Wrote" mysteries | Guided | d6 | Novel mystery mechanic: once you've found enough clues, you hypothesize and roll dice, and if you roll good, that's what happened! (There is no pre-written solution to the mysteries!) | pretty open-ended | Free | https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/410316/brindlewood-bay-kickstarter-edition | |
| Dungeon Heroes | Almost a "Choose Your Own Adventure" kind of adventure vibe | None / Solo / Co-op | polyhedral dice | Dead simple. Quick start. No prep. At least 9 little adventures to play through. | Very linear, not much player freedom. | Free | https://lonespelunker.itch.io/dungeon-hero | |
| Any Planet Is Earth | Space exploration | Co-op with Oracle? | d6 | heavy table driven | Paid, but with Free Community Copies Available | https://classless-kobolds.itch.io/any-planet-is-earth | ||
| Alone Among The Stars | Space exploration | none / solo / co-op | d6 + deck of cards | super simple | not really a game, but an experience generator | free | https://noroadhome.itch.io/alone-among-the-stars | |
| A Visit To San Silba | Visiting and Exploring a Strange Town. Kind of dreamy and liminal. | none / solo / co-op | d6 + deck of cards | super simple | Paid, but Free Community Copies Available | https://jimmyshelter.itch.io/a-visit-to-san-sibilia | ||
| Ironsworn | Epic Fantasy Adventures Fueled by the Power of Promise | co-op | polyhedral dice | simply one of the best games there is for the price. also lots of hacks to be found on itch. | slightly complicated rules | free | https://www.ironswornrpg.com/ | |
| The Quiet Year | Cozy Map Drawing Game | co-op | d6 + deck of cards | novel gameplay | Paid | https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-year | ||
| I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic | Creating A City with Magical Locations and Residents and Secret Names | co-op | index cards, writing materials | freeform | Paid | https://seaexcursion.itch.io/street-magic |
name: One Page Solo Engine
url: https://inflatablestudios.itch.io/one-page-solo-engine
name: Recluse
url: https://gravenutterance.itch.io/recluse
Fire up that chatgpt yo, ask it to write an adventure prompt for you