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List of role-playing games by genre

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This is a list of role-playing games, subdivided by genre (although many games do not fit clearly into one genre or another). It does not include roleplaying video games, MMORPGs, or any other video games with RPG elements. Most of these games are tabletop role-playing games; other types of games are noted as such where appropriate.

Contents
1 Contemporary action/adventure/espionage/military 2 Fantasy 3 Historical/period adventure 4 Horror 5 Humor and satire 6 Science fiction 7 Superhero 8 Multi-genre and cross-genre 9 Other genres 10 Universal role-playing systems 11 See also

Contemporary action/adventure/espionage/military
d20 Modern by Wizards of the Coast Feng Shui - based on Hong Kong martial arts movies Fiasco - a GM-less game about petty criminals and cruel twists of fate GUMSHOE System James Bond 007 by Victory Games - based on the James Bond books and films Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes Ninjas & Superspies (1987) - Created by Erick Wujcik, published by Palladium Books Over the Edge
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Revised RECON (1986) - Created by Erick Wujcik, published by Palladium Books; based on the original Recon (1981) by Joe F. Martin Spycraft by Alderac Entertainment Group - espionage adventure Top Secret by TSR - espionage adventure Twilight 2000

Fantasy
Agone (French) - based on novels by award-winning fantasy writer Mathieu Gaborit. Alshard (Japanese) - fantasy with mecha like Final Fantasy Alshard Gaia (Japanese) - a contemporary fantasy with Alshard system Amber Diceless Roleplaying - based on the works of Roger Zelazny Anima: Beyond Fantasy Arduin - written by David A. Hargrave Aria Arianrhod RPG (Japanese) - MMORPG-like Ars Magica Basic Fantasy RPG BattleDragons - Play as dragons in a fantasy world by Spartacus Publishing. The Black Company - Campaign Setting based on the The Black Company book series by Glen Cook, using the d20 system. Blue Rose by Green Ronin Publishing The Burning Wheel - High fantasy Castles and Crusades - OGL System fantasy RPG published by Troll Lord Games Castle Falkenstein - steampunk fantasy Chivalry & Sorcery Les Chroniques d'Erdor, an unusual French RPG of oneiric fantasy using a 54 card game, edited by Boite a Polpette. Conan (a GURPS version by SJGames, and an OGL System version by Mongoose Publishing) Cursed Empire (formerly Crimson Empire, changed its name for trademark reasons) Dangerous Journeys - created by E. Gary Gygax The Dark Eye - Germany's most popular RPG, known in Germany as Das Schwarze Auge Deliria: Faerie Tales for the New Millennium - by Phil Brucato. Published by Laughing Pan Productions Demon's Lair - Created by Lasalion Games Donjon - by Clinton R. Nixon Dragon Age Dragonlance:_Fifth_Age - by TSR
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DragonQuest DragonRaid - a Christian RPG, created by Dick Wulf in 1984 Dragon Warriors - An easy-to-use RPG published in paperback format. Drakar och Demoner (Dragons and Demons) - Swedish language game originally published by Target Games, later versions by Riotminds Dungeons & Dragons - created by Dave Arneson and E. Gary Gygax, further editions by TSR, Inc. and Wizards of the Coast Earthdawn Elemental Axes by Crosstime Games of British Columbia Elfquest by Chaosium - based on the works of Richard Pini and Wendy Pini Elric!, by Chaosium, based on Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melnibon stories Empire of the Petal Throne - set in M. A. R. Barker's world of Tekumel Eon Everquest - pencil & paper version of the popular MMORPG, published by White Wolf Publishing Everway Exalted Fantasy Craft by Crafty Games Fantasy Hero by Hero Games Fantasy Imperium The Fantasy Trip Fireborn by Fantasy Flight Games Furry Pirates Fate of the Norns A Game of Thrones - based on the eponymous fantasy novel Grimm - based in a twisted, morbid fairytale world, published by Fantasy Flight Games. HackMaster HrnMaster/Hrn High Adventure Role Playing by Iron Crown Enterprises Hawkmoon - an addendum to the Stormbringer RPG (aka Elric!) HeroQuest/Hero Wars In Nomine - Based on the In Nomine Satanis / Magna Veritas French roleplaying game Ironclaw - by Sanguine Productions Ltd Jorune (or "Skyrealms of Jorune") Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game - Asian-themed RPG, published by Alderac Entertainment Group Lejendary Adventure, created by Gary Gygax and published by Hekaforge Productions Lone Wolf
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Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game - based on the fantasy works of J. R. R. Tolkien Maelstrom Man, Myth & Magic by Yaquinto - RPG drawing on 4000 B.C. to 1000 A.D. Earth legends. Mechanical Dream by SteamLogic Meikyu kingdom (Japanese) - members of tiny kingdom's court explore dungeons Middle Earth Role Play - based on the fantasy works of J. R. R. Tolkien Midgard - the oldest German fantasy RPG Mistborn - based on the Mistborn book series by Brandon Sanderson Monastyr (Polish), Monastery by Portal Mouse Guard - based on comic book series of the same name by David Petersen where all characters are mice and "monsters" are other animals. Multiverser by E.R. Jones and M. Joseph Young Night Wizard! (Japanese) - wizards in contemporary Nobilis by R. Sean Borgstrom OSRIC Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game (1983, 1996) - Created by Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Paizo Publishing Powers and Perils - by Avalon Hill Rve: the Dream Ouroboros by Denis Gerfaud (french, Rve de Dragon) RMFRP (Rolemaster Fantasy Role Playing) by Iron Crown Enterprises - fully expandable and customizable rules system RuneQuest originally by Chaosium, later by Avalon Hill and currently by Mongoose Publishing Scion by White Wolf Publishing Sengoku: Chanbara Roleplaying in Feudal Japan by Gold Rush Games Seventh Sea Swashbuckling Adventure and sorcery by Alderac Entertainment Company Shard RPG (anthropomorphic heroic-fantasy) by Shard Studios Stormbringer by Chaosium, based on Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melnibon stories Swordbearer by Heritage Games and Fantasy Games Unlimited Sword World RPG (Japanese) Talislanta by Bard Games The Riddle of Steel by Driftwood Publishing The Shadow of Yesterday by Clinton R. Nixon Tormenta Brazilian RPG by Marcelo Cassaro, J.M. Trevisan, Saladino The Slayers d20 by Guardians of Order Tribe 8 by Dream Pod 9 Tunnels and Trolls by Flying Buffalo
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Trollbabe a game by Ron Edwards (game designer) Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay by Games Workshop Weapons of the Gods by Eos Press - a wuxia-style game based on the manhua comic of the same name. The Wheel of Time Roleplaying Game - based on The Wheel of Time novel series by author Robert Jordan Wiedmin (Polish) by MAG (game) World Of Warcraft by White Wolf Publishinga roleplaying game book based on the popular computer game by Blizzard World Treeroleplaying in a high-magic, highly civilized world populated by many sentient species, none of them human.

Historical/period adventure
Aces & Eights - Kenzer & Company - Wild West alternate history RPG Adventure! - Pulp adventure by White Wolf Publishing Boot Hill - TSR - Wild West adventure Bushido - samurai RPG d20 Past by Wizards of the Coast Daredevils - Pulp adventure Dark Ages (World of Darkness) Deadlands: The Weird West Dogs in the Vineyard - loosely based on the Mormon State of Deseret in pre-statehood Utah by Lumpley Games Draug - Norwegian RPG set during the Napoleonic wars. Themes: the early national movement and folklore and superstition, based on the FUDGE engine. Dzikie Pola (Wild Fields), a set in 17th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth En Garde! - Duellists from 17th century France published by Game Designers' Workshop and SFC Press. Fantasy Imperium - An Interactive Storytelling Game of Historical Fantasy by Shadowstar Games, Inc. Forgotten Futures Gangbusters by TSR - 1930s urban crime adventure Hollow Earth Expedition by Exile Games Studio - Pulp adventures in the Hollow Earth Indiana Jones (role-playing game) by TSR - based on the Indiana Jones films Justice, Inc. by Hero Games - 1930s Pulp fiction oriented adventure Pendragon (or King Arthur Pendragon) Arthurian legend Space 1889 by Game Designers' Workshop - Victorian Era Sci-Fi Spirit of the Century - Pulp adventure Sine Requie - Italian horror role-playing game. Tibet -Historical fantasy set in Tibet circa 1959 during the Chinese invasion. Vajra Enterprises.
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Twilight 2000 by GDW(1984) Valley of the Pharaohs (1983) - Created by Matthew Balent, published by Palladium Books Vampire: The Dark Ages Victorian Age: Vampire Victoriana By Cubicle 7. Alternate history, magic, and fantasy races. Werewolf: The Wild West

Horror
All Flesh Must Be Eaten - Zombie survival horror game by Eden Studios, Inc. Beyond the Supernatural (1987, 2005) - Created by Randy McCall and Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books Bureau 13: Stalking the Night Fantastic by Tri Tac Games Buffy the Vampire Slayer - based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show by Eden Studios Call of Cthulhu - based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft Chill Deadlands: The Weird West Dead Inside (game) - A small-press RPG where the characters attempt to rebuild their lost souls through selfless and noble actions (and get superhuman powers along the way) Dead ReignThe Zombie Apocalypse (2008) - Created by Josh Hilden and Joshua Sanford, published by Palladium Books Dread: The First Book of Pandemonium The Everlasting (role-playing game) by Visionary Entertainment Studios Inc Kult - A Swedish game of Kabbalistic and gnostic origins; The tag line is "Death is only the beginning", and the game is widely perceived as one of the darkest RPGs ever created. Little Fears - The Roleplaying Game of Childhood Terror My Life with Master An independently-published comic horror game. Necroscope Published by West End Games based on Brian Lumleys' world of the Necroscope books. Nephilim by Chaosium Nightbane (1995) - Created by C. J. Carella, published by Palladium Books Noctum Over the Edge Outbreak: Undead (Zombie Survival RPG) - Hunters Books Sorcerer (role-playing game) by Ron Edwards Sine Requie - Italian horror role-playing game. Trail of Cthulhu by Pelgrane Press
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Unknown Armies The Whispering Vault - an RPG about god-hunting WitchCraft RPG by Eden Studios World of Darkness product line by White Wolf Publishing Vampire: The Masquerade Werewolf: The Apocalypse Mage: The Ascension Wraith: The Oblivion Changeling: The Dreaming Demon: The Fallen Mummy: The Resurrection Vampire: Kindred of the East Hunter: The Reckoning Victorian Age: Vampire Werewolf: The Wild West Mage: The Sorcerer's Crusade Wraith: The Great War Vampire: The Dark Ages Dark Ages (World of Darkness) Orpheus (role-playing game) World of Darkness (new) new product line by White Wolf Publishing Vampire: The Requiem Werewolf: The Forsaken Mage: The Awakening Promethean: The Created Changeling: The Lost Hunter: The Vigil Geist: The Sin-Eaters

Humor and satire

Bunnies and Burrows Diana: Warrior Princess Fanhunter Spanish game based on the series of comics of the same name
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Ghostbusters RPG based on the Ghostbusters film series. HackMaster Human Occupied Landfill In Nomine Satanis / Magna Veritas (french) by Croc (Siroz) (satirical gang and spy wars involving angels and demons in the contemporary world) kill puppies for satan Kobolds Ate My Baby Macho Women with Guns Monsters and Other Childish Things Munchkin Murphy's World Ninja Burger Pandemonium Paranoia Risus Shab-al-Hiri Roach, which could also fit in the horror category. Tales from the Floating Vagabond Teenagers from Outer Space, an anime based RPG. Toon - Cartoon adventure inspired by the classic cartoon series from Warner Brothers and MGM TWERPS Underground

Science fiction
2300 AD by Game Designers' Workshop After the Bomb (1987, 2001) - Created by Erick Wujcik, published by Palladium Books Aftermath! (1981) - by Fantasy Games Unlimited Albedo RPG - Based on the furry comic book series, Erma Felna by Steve Gallacci Alternity by TSR Battlelords of the 23rd Century by SSDC, Inc. Blue Planet by Biohazard Games Conspiracy X by Eden Studios, Inc. - aliens, UFOs, and government coverups Cntinuum - time travel adventure Cthulhutech - Cthulhu Mythos with anime-style mecha, horror, magic and futuristic action.
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Cyberpunk 2020 by R. Talsorian Games; based on the mirror shades authors Cybergeneration by R. Talsorian Games (alternate setting for Cyberpunk 2020) Cyberspace by Iron Crown Enterprises d20 Future by Wizards of the Coast Darwin's World by RPGObjects Doctor Who RPG - based on the BBC television series Deadlands: Hell on Earth-post-apocalyptic western. Eclipse Phase Etherscope Ex Machina Fading Suns Fringeworthy by Tri Tac Games FTL:2448 by Tri Tac Games Gamma World by TSR GURPS Cyberpunk by Steve Jackson Games Halcyon by Neuwerld Studios Heavy Gear by Dream Pod 9 Incursion by Tri Tac Games Jorune / Skyrealms of Jorune by SkyRealms Publishing Jovian Chronicles by Dream Pod 9 Judge Dredd by Games Workshop Judge Dredd by Mongoose Publishing Justifiers by StarChilde Publications - Play as human/animal hybrids (Betas) that are owned by the Corporation; locate new resources, eliminate threats, and buy your freedom. Legionnaire by FASA (Standalone roleplaying game for the Renegade Legion universe) Living Steel by Leading Edge Games - Futuristic game on the world of Rhand. Power armor galore. Macross II (1993) - Created by Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books and Dream Pod 9 under license from U.S. Renditions; based on the original anime film and manga The Mechanoid Invasion (1981) - Created by Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books MechWarrior by FASA - set in the BattleTech universe, current edition is called Battletech: A Time of War and is published by Catalyst Game Lab. Mekton - by R. Talsorian Games (based on Anime Mecha science fiction) Metabarons Roleplaying Game by West End Games (based on Metabarons comic) Metamorphosis Alpha (1976)
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The Morrow Project Multiverser by E.R. Jones and M. Joseph Young Mutant (Target Games) Mutant Chronicles Neuroshima (Polish) by Portal Paranoia - a satire of dystopian futures Pax Draconis by Technicraft Design - a detailed rules heavy space opera with a percentile system Phoenix Command by Leading Edge Games Prime Directive by Task Force Games Reich Star by Simon Bell and Ken Richardson (1991) as Creative Encounters. Fight Nazis in space. Rifts Chaos Earth (2003) - Created by Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books Ringworld by Chaosium - based on Larry Niven's Ringworld novels Robotech (1986, 2008) - Created by Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books under license from Harmony Gold USA; based on the original Robotech anime series Second Coming by K. Gilbert (Futuristic fun with mutants, aliens, psi-corps and humans.) Serenity by Sovereign Press, based on the television series Firefly and the film Serenity. Shatterzone Shock: Social Science Fiction Jorune/Skyrealms of Jorune SLA Industries Space 1889 by Game Designers' Workshop - Victorian Era Sci-Fi (steampunk) Spacemaster - the SF adaptation of Rolemaster Space Opera - by Fantasy Games Unlimited Splicers (2004) - Created by Carmen Bellaire, published by Palladium Books Star Frontiers by TSR Stargate SG-1 (RPG) by AEG Star Hero - the SF adaptation of Hero Games' Hero System Starship Troopers - Based on Starship Troopers (novel), the films Starship Troopers (film) (1997) and Starship Troopers 2 (2004), and TV series Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles. Created by Mongoose Publishing. Star Trek RPG Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game - the D6 System ancestor published by West End Games (1987-1999) Star Wars Roleplaying Game - the D20 System version published by Wizards of the Coast (2000-2010) Star Wreck Roleplaying Game - Based on the Star Wreck fan film series. Systems Failure (1999) - Created by Bill Coffin, published by Palladium Books
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Tales from the Floating Vagabond Time Lord Adventures through Time and Space, a Doctor Who RPG Tokyo NOVA (Japanese) - cyberpunk Transhuman Space Traveller - by Game Designers' Workshop, Marc Miller Trinity - by White Wolf Publishing Twilight 2000 by Game Designers' Workshop (1984) Underground by Mayfair Games Universe by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay (including Dark Heresy, Rogue Trader, Deathwatch, and Black Crusade) by Fantasy Flight Games and Games Workshop Wraeththu World of Synnibarr by WonderWorld Press.

Superhero
Aberrant by White Wolf Publishing Big Bang Comics Blood of Heroes Brave New World Bulletproof Blues by Kalos Comics Capes Cartoon Action Hour by Spectrum Games Champions by Hero Games City of Heroes Roleplaying Game DC Heroes by Mayfair Games DC Universe Roleplaying Game by West End Games Double Cross Golden Heroes by Games Workshop GURPS Supers by Steve Jackson Games Heroes Unlimited (1984, 1998) - Created by Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books Marvel Universe Roleplaying Game by Marvel Publishing Group Marvel Super Heroes Adventure Game by TSR Marvel Super Heroes Role-Playing Game by TSR
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Mutants & Masterminds by Green Ronin Publishing Omlevex Silver Age Sentinels by Guardians of Order Superworld by Chaosium Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness (1985) - Created by Erick Wujcik, published by Palladium Books under license from Mirage Studios; based on the original comic book series by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird Trinity (role-playing game) Underground by Mayfair Games Villains and Vigilantes by Fantasy Games Unlimited Wild Talents With Great Power...

Multi-genre and cross-genre

CthulhuTech by Wildfire - H.P. Lovecraft's horror with Mecha and Anime influences DragonMech (steampunk/fantasy) Dragonstar (science fiction/fantasy) Godlike (superhero/alternate history) Immortal: The Invisible War - Created by Ron Valerhon. Immortal mixes modern fantasy, horror, science fiction and world mythology. Iron Kingdoms - Based on the Warmachine and Hordes universe by Privateer Press (steampunk/fantasy) Lords of Creation (1983) by Avalon Hill Inc. Rifts (1990) - Created by Kevin Siembieda, published by Palladium Books Shadowrun (cyberpunk fantasy) Terra the Gunslinger (Japanese) - western and steampunk, use playing cards instead of dice TORG - published by West End Games Worlds of Wonder by Chaosium Zen and the Art of Mayhem

Other genres
Big Eyes, Small Mouth by Guardians of Order - anime based RPG Primetime Adventures by Dog-eared Design

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Universal role-playing systems

Active Exploits Amazing Engine Basic Role-Playing by Chaosium CORPS by Blacksburg Tactical Research Center Cortex System Roleplaying Game d6 System - West End Games' in-house system, based on the Star Wars RPG d20 System - based on Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition rules EABA by Blacksburg Tactical Research Center FATE - Fantastic Adventures in Tabletop Entertainment based on the FUDGE engine FUDGE - Free, Universal, Do-it-Yourself Gaming Engine by Steffan O'Sullivan Fuzion GURPS - Generic Universal Role Playing System by Steve Jackson (US) Hero System by Hero Games Masterbook by West End Games OGL System by Mongoose Publishing Risus SAGA_System - published by TSR Savage Worlds Storyteller System - published by White Wolf Publishing uses D10 only. System used in both WoD's and the Trinity Universe Tri-Stat dX - universal system used in Big Eyes, Small Mouth True20 - Published by Green Ronin Publishing TWERPS Unisystem by Eden Studios, Inc. Universalis by Ramshead Publishing

See also
List of Japanese role-playing games by genre Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_role-playing_games_by_genre&oldid=565914964" Categories: Lists of games Lists about role-playing games
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