These Strange Steppes is a tense, drama-packed #ttrpg that casts players as a group of horses who are exploring a ruined human town, trying to piece together what happened there.
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Check out this review of Mindnet Browser!!!!
Such a detailed and thoughtful review, thank you!!!!
Mindnet Browser is a fun #SoloRPG where players explore an alternative reality version of the early 2000s internet, finding numerous weird and wonderful website as they do.
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Grimm's Special Unit is a rules-lite #ttrpg that drops players into a fractured fairy tale where they have to stop witches, wolves, and pied pipers without the public catching on!
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Wow this review made me so happy :)
Created by @worldchamp.bsky.social, Chord is a unique, experimental skirmish game that you play on the keys of a piano.
It is already shaping up to be one of my favourite games of 2026!
This weekend I attended @terminalcitycon.ca, a fantastic convention dedicated to all things board and tabletop gaming.
I got to play a lot of games at the con, so here are a few of my favourite finds!
This week I dive into the delightfully silly rules-lite #ttrpg THE TOO MANY CONANS PUBLIC DOMAIN TIME HEIST SQUAD.
A game where a group famous Conans head back in time to expand the public domain!
Oh! 😱 What a beautiful review! Thank you very much!
Masked Artist by @pinayu.bsky.social is a memorable solo-TTRPG that captures the messy nature of performance and the joy of finding your artistic voice.
Athana’s Automatic Palace is a steampunk #solottrpg about exploring a constantly-shifting castle in the hopes of meeting its reclusive owner.
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Bookfolk is a cozy #ttrpg about librarians who must manage a magical library that is both a resource for humans and home to magical beings called Book Sprites.
Escaping Wonderland is an exploration focused #ttrpg that follows people who have fallen into Wonderland while trying to run away from a problem that is haunting them.
However, they must tread carefully as The Abandon lurks in the shadows, waiting for its change to trap them forever...
Hold Everything is a delightfully comical rules-lite #ttrpg that drops players into the Golden Age of Hollywood and asks them to save a production that's on the brink of collapse.
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Tonight We Dance is a wonderful #ttrpg that explores the complex web of relationships and histories that make up a community and the work that goes into healing these fractured relationships.
In The Court Of The Goat Queen is a fantastic rules-lite #ttrpg where players must navigate the goat court and attempt to win the Goat Queen's favor.
It is the best way to start 2026!
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"Yearning is an excellent solo-horror cave-diving TTRPG that all horror fans must experience at least once. Every element of the game works together to create a palpable atmosphere of creeping dread."
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"It’s clear that everyone working on the game loves and deeply understands both the idol industry and the magical girl genre, as every mechanic has been given a themed flair that perfectly complements the genre."
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"Beneath the Altar is a fascinating solo-journaling TTRPG that puts a new spin on classic vampire tropes. Through carefully written prompts and well-designed dice mechanics, the game perfectly balances its worldbuilding with personal drama."
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"A Cold Day in January could have tried to emulate the numerous other events. However, if it had done this, it wouldn’t have captured the beautiful yet mundane experience of watching non-league soccer."
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"Plus, the game is living proof of the inherent creativity of the indie TTRPG space, showing how independent designers take a wide range of influences and use them to create memorable games that push the boundaries of the medium."
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"What makes it stand out is how well it captures that intangible x-factor that gives pro-wrestling its unique atmosphere. While many games attempt to imitate wrestling’s aesthetic, I’ve never found one that so perfectly captures the vibe of watching a real show."
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"I’m with the Damned is one of those games that’s hard to do justice in review form. While reading the game, you’ll quickly realize that it’s something special, but it’s not until you play it that its true brilliance gets revealed."
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"However, what makes Slumber Party Séance really stand out is its dedication to its theme. All of the text is dripping with early-2000s flair, and it is sure to reawaken long-dormant memories in the brains of players of a certain age."
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It has been a busy year for Library of Words!
This year I've played and written about 57 indie #ttrpg titles!
Here are some of my favorite games from the year!
Giving this a seasonal boost!
Looking for a new movie to add to your Christmas season playlist?
Here are 10 fantastic, but overlooked, Christmas movies to enjoy this year.
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This is something I've been doing recently to compliment the written reviews on @libraryofwords.bsky.social!
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(Also play Yearning, it is one of my favorite horror games ever!)
Breakup Over Chocolate! is a 2-player #ttrpg that recreates the painful last conversation before a breakup.
It is packed with clever design flourishes that help immerse the players in the emotion of the moment, making it deeply memorable
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