Road Warriors by @dbg-games.bsky.social is a #ttrpg where players take control of a group of touring comedians, and deal with the ups and downs of life on the road. Will you get some laughs, or will your show crash and burn? Read the full review here: libraryofwords.com/road-warrior...

Thank you so kindly for taking the time to look over Gallerie! Hey all, come check this out! (And then check out the backerkit, it’s on its last week! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w... )

This week I dive into Gallerie, @weaponsgradefunk.bsky.social's (currently crowdfunding) queer-focused #ttrpg about find your true self as you venture across a magical world. It is a really interesting game, with some clever mechanics! Read the full review here:

Waffle Us is a new #ttrpg that sends you on a road trip across a post-apocalyptic America where the only safe place left is Waffle House. Can your survive the trip, or will your hash browns get smothered? Read The Full Review:

That One Day is a solo-TTRPG about trying to survive a day in a toxic office. It is one of the most painfully accurate simulation TTRPGs I've ever played, and one that's sure to give you flashbacks to your most-hated job. Read my full review: libraryofwords.com/that-one-day... #ttrpg #sologame

First Officer Reporting is an excellent solo-TTRPG where players captain a space ship and go on Star Trek-style adventures packed with mystery and discovery. #ttrpg #sologame Read The Full Review:

Fly You Fools is a one-shot #ttrpg about characters trying to flee after their mission falls apart. It features fast-paced gameplay and some surprisingly complex mechanics, making it perfect for tables who want a more involved one-shot. Read My Full Review:

The Long Watch is a solo-TTRPG where you play as a Beaconer, someone tasked with watching over a strange anomaly and dealing with the weird things that pop out of it. #solorpg Read My Full Review:

This week, I answer a question I get asked a lot: "Are there any good romance-based TTRPGs?" Yes! There are loads! Here are 5 must-plays! #ttrpg libraryofwords.com/5-stunning-m...

If you're looking for hand-crafted, totally AI-free reviews of indie #ttrpg games, why not give Library Of Words a shot? We aim to spotlight games made by small and marginalized creators! libraryofwords.com

BureauCRAZY is a co-operative comedy #ttrpg where players have to navigate a silly, twisting, and often supernatural bureaucracy. Can you escape, or will your patience fray and trap you forever? Read The Full Review Here: libraryofwords.com/bureaucrazy-...

Beyond the Barricades is a moving letter-writing TTRPG about two lovers separated by a chaotic battlefield. Read The Full Review Here: libraryofwords.com/beyond-the-b...

Medley’s Photomatic Adventure by @oakleyszines.bsky.social is a memorable hybrid of a TTRPG and scavenger hunt that asks players to please their ringmaster by taking specific photographs. Read The Full Review:

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. Read The Full Review:

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. Read My Full Review Here: libraryofwords.com/mindnet-brow...

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! Read The Full Review:

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. Read my full review!

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. Read Full Review: libraryofwords.com/hold-everyth...

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! libraryofwords.com/in-the-court...

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. libraryofwords.com/10-overlooke...

This is something I've been doing recently to compliment the written reviews on @libraryofwords.bsky.social! If you want to see more check out my TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@starshinesc... Youtube: www.youtube.com/@starshinesc... (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 Read the review here:

Next Monday is the release of my first AP Podcast appearance. And of course, I’m incredibly grateful it’s with @thequeerxp.bsky.social This Pod has meant a lot to me over the past year and working with this group of creatives is honestly amazing. Stay tuned everyone! December 22nd! ✨

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 Read the review here:

Looking to give someone the gift of #ttrpg this Christmas? I've picked a few of my favorite games that are sure to raise a smile when they're found under the tree on December 25th! libraryofwords.com/best-ttrpg-g...

Looking to give someone the gift of #ttrpg this Christmas? I've picked a few of my favorite games that are sure to raise a smile when they're found under the tree on December 25th! libraryofwords.com/best-ttrpg-g...

Omg thank you, we love making our scrolls and put a lot of love into the <3

Looking for the perfect gift for #ttrpg or #dnd fan in your life? Want to support small, independent businesses this holiday season? Here are 10 amazing gifts from small businesses that are sure to be critical successes! libraryofwords.com/10-best-ttrp...

Campfire Quilt by @ranarh.bsky.social is a wonderful rules-lite storytelling game that uses a massive quilt as a canvas for both epic and cozy stories.

Along The Journey by @alxlinear.bsky.social is a fantastic #sologame that beautifully captures the feeling of taking a long, but emotional, cross-country train journey.

Persia's Paled Eyes is a fascinating and utterly unique #ttrpg party game that asks players to turn themselves into data in the hopes of achieving victory.

It Will Kill by @dngnclub.itch.io takes the classic slasher movie atmosphere and turns it into an exciting #ttrpg for one or two players.

A Fête Worse Than Death by @bruitist.bsky.social drops players into a classic British fête that has been overrun by all manner of weird and wacky horrors, leading to a super fun rules-lite #ttrpg.

A Cold Tuesday in January is a #SoloTTRPG that recreates the experience of attending a non-league football match. It is a beautiful and memorable example of how less is often more when it comes to TTRPG design.

I'm obsessed with Eternal Family, a streaming service that offers "hidden gems from the past and surreal entertainment." It includes several of my favorite lesser-known and hard-to-find films. So, if you're keen to give it a try, here are 10 must-watch movies!

The pain of seeing an indie TTRPG that looks amazing, only to find it is written in a language you don't speak...

YEARNING!! Venture into the Down-Below, why don't you? Embrace enlightenment, and ASCEND. The other titles included also sound like absolute bangers, go check them out!

Today, I jump into @shadowchild-games.itch.io's Flatpack Dungeon. A world-building game where players have to assemble a dungeon from a dodgy flatpack kit! #TTRPG