👻 Indie Horrors: Spooky RPG Content You Shouldn’t Miss This October
Behind the Die by Charlie Stayton
October is the season when dice rattle like bones, shadows lengthen at the table, and GMs everywhere lean into the eerie and unknown. While I’ve been brewing up my own mysteries and adventures this season, I want to take a moment to spotlight other indie RPG creators who are conjuring up chills, thrills, and horrors you can bring to your table this Halloween. Supporting each other keeps this community thriving—and what better time than October to share the scares?
🎲 1. “The Harvest Festival” by Ember & Ash Games
A pastoral village, autumn feasts, and a harvest god that isn’t as benevolent as the townsfolk believe. This system-neutral one-shot is dripping with folk-horror atmosphere. Perfect for a single session on a chilly October evening.
🎲 2. "Weirding Woods" by Stormasters Tales
This isn’t just a book. The StoryMaster’s Tales: Weirding Woods is a magical blend of fantasy role-playing game, story-driven boardgame, and immersive theatre, inspired by the original live-action SMT Quests — all wrapped into one beautifully illustrated adventure.
🎲 3. Haunting of Mirrored Mansion By DiceDungeonsQuest
Haunted mansion with twist encounters and ghostly themes.
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Of course, if you’re looking for something from my side of the table, Shadows of Coexistence explores tension, redemption, and political intrigue with a creeping undercurrent of dread. Both pair nicely with the indie creations above for a full month of spooks.
🕯️ Why Share the Scares?
Indie creators thrive when we lift each other up. By weaving these stories into your campaign or one-shots this October, you’re not only giving your players unforgettable adventures—you’re keeping the indie RPG scene alive and vibrant.
So grab your dice, light a candle, and see what horrors await you in the shadows.
Closing Hook for Readers:
👉 Have a favorite indie horror or spooky RPG zine I didn’t list here? Drop it in the comments or tag me—I’d love to feature more in future roundups. Let’s make October a month of community-driven terror at the table.
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