Lovecraftesque
Lovecraftesque is the GMless storytelling game of brooding cosmic horror you've been waiting for. You tell the story of a lone Witness at the mercy of strange and terrifying events. The game helps you create a slow-building mystery¸ culminating in a climactic scene of horror.
- You create your own monsters and mystery that feel like something out of Lovecraft's notebook.
- All the players contribute clues to surprise and creep each other out.
- The rules ensure that the story flows seamlessly¸ as if an invisible GM were guiding it.
- There won't be any Mi-Go or Deep Ones-you'll get a completely fresh take on the genre.
This book includes everything you need to play¸ as well as scenarios and other material to inspire you.
LOVECRAFTESQUE IS A GAME FOR 2-5 PEOPLE AND TAKES 3-4 HOURS TO PLAY.
Note: "Multiple File Formats" includes PDF and ebook versions of the game.
Lovecraftesque won Roleplaying Game of the Year at the Gioco Dell'Anno 2018¸ was nominated for the Golden Geek game of the year 2015¸ and was a finalist in the IGDN awards for best setting and best art 2016.
Review quotes
"Beautifully crafted... A valuable contribution to the growing canon of roleplaying games" ‐ The Mary Sue
"[Lovecraftesque] may be the most faithful RPG to Lovecraft's original vision." ‐ Geek and Sundry
"The GM-less storytelling approach is both refreshing and inspiring... The structure and play is solid¸ and a lot of fun for players with different levels of gaming experience and Lovecraft knowledge." ‐ Shoggoth.Net
"Lovecraftesque is one of my favorite games from the last few years... Highly recommended!" ‐ The Gauntlet
"In less than three hours¸ my friend and I had crafted¸ from nothing¸ a sanity-losing concoction of cosmic dread and I couldn't be happier with the product." ‐Ericvulgaris.Com
"Lovecraftesque is a very special game. It's easy to teach¸ easy to play¸ and works even when you wouldn't expect it to... It is a beautifully crafted game with surprising depth considering the simplicity and usability of the ruleset." ‐ On the Remembered Slopes