A Guide to Solo Analog Horror (Solo RPG)

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[@TheDungeonDive]

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[@Montag451]

10:57 The Unseen World! It still feels unreal to be included in a video like this (and thank you for the kind words!). This is the sort of video I would watch when looking for a new game to get into. And I can't believe mine has been your favorite of the year so far! 🤯 And I've definitely got notes on things to expand and explore in the future! Just been hard at work on my next game, Winds of the North (a solo Viking game 4 years in the making). And these videos are really well done overall. I love the methodical overview of each game, breaking down complexity, the system mechanics, and showing what's inside. A great way to round up several genre games and showcase them (I still need to watch the dungeon crawl one!).

[@12345gerrard]

We're driving into the dungeon and this time, it is your channel!

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i just gotta say, i don’t even play these types of games nor do i have friends into them BUT ive watched almost every video you made the past few months i just love how you give overviews for casuals but also granular for those steeped in the community. i just really appreciate it - i always have you playing in the background & might even dip my toes into one of these games !! keep doing your thing; you’re appreciated

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thank you!

[@reelneim]

Thank you so much for this, it is dizzying to think of how much time you must have spent doing research, filming and editing. I admire your undying passion even though you work with it to such an extent. Thank you, again!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Right on! Thank you.

[@Hitmankiwi]

I watched your "Beginners Guide to Solo RPGs" video the other day on a whim and loved it. I grew up 'cheating' my way though a couple of those RPG books and being frustrated with them and your videos have really helped me discover and learn more about these games. Excited for this video too, keep up the amazing work!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Right on! Thanks. :)

[@blackoathentertainment]

Thanks so much for featuring my work! It's a pity we'll never see the unreleased expansion and 2 (or was it 3?) zines for Seekers Beyond the Shroud... They seem to be lost in EF's vaults.

[@TheDungeonDive]

They’ve done us all wrong!

[@liquefiedpork]

Hey Alex and Daniel, I was looking for the Under Ashen Skies maps yesterday on the site, but couldn't find them. I found character sheets and a couple other downloads, but no maps. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@blackoathentertainment]

@@liquefiedpork you have all the gameplay sheets available as part of the DTRPG download!

[@liquefiedpork]

@@blackoathentertainment I found my mistake. I order UAS and all of your other titles as sofrcover without the PDF's. Opps. Thank you for the quick clarification.

[@AceneDean]

I love this kind of long-form content. Thank you so much.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@boopityboop7515]

I just got a binder and graph paper and I plan to start my first solo RPG tomorrow with Four Against Darkness thanks to your channel. Horror is a favorite genre of mine, so I hope to get into some of these as well. Thanks for spreading the word!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Oh nice! Have fun!

[@Genghis-Pawn]

I'm just coming back a little while later to say this is a great video, very helpful, lots of detail, a great resource for folks getting into the hobby!

[@Genghis-Pawn]

The algorithm demands sustenance.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Must feed.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks!

[@TonyLS9A]

Loved your analysis of all these games. Thank you. Lichdom is on my short list to try soon. And +1 to Matt Kay’s solo rules in TWD. I’m having such a blast and the zombies aren’t the major part of my playthrough. Instead it’s the other human factions, which the game is great at helping you build.

[@ShieldiceStudio]

Amazing video! I've been wanting to get into some tabletop horror (that isn't fantasy horror focused), so perfect timing. 😃 Thanks Daniel! 🎲

[@RPGFrequencies]

I just found Seekers Beyond ths Shroud! Instant purchase. Having it spiral bound today! I get hooked by all of Alex's games. Under Ashen Skies, Ker Nethalas and now probably Seekers! Listening/watching your review now. Thanks for posting it!

[@mopperl]

an hour 30 minutes? oh well since im already here... :D

[@arheru]

This was a real treat, Daniel! Just needed to listen to it in smaller portions. =) The super-long video is appreciated, though! Juxtaposing all these games are great for pondering game design.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewstraight2961]

Amazing video! Thanks for this…. Just getting into this genre, would love to see more. If this is just scratching the surface… wow!

[@bradpragnell6712]

"If you rent a ritual room...." oh I do love the humour in Alex T's games.....

[@CuriosityWorldco]

In omphalos all is posible!!

[@johnmarcgreen]

Thanks for releasing this!

[@TheDungeonDive]

You bet!

[@LiWee-f9k]

OMG the perfect video I have never thought of! Thank you so much, I was looking for a horror story to solo and this really came at the best time. Good work!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks! Hope you find something to enjoy. :)

[@Zethican]

Thank you! This is the showcase video I didn’t know I needed, popping up right when I need it. :)

[@TheDungeonDive]

Excellent!

[@pavelzotikov6162]

This is such an amazing video for anyone trying to get into the world of solo RPGs

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thank you.

[@AceneDean]

I was looking forward to this so much! Great content!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@andyraff4465]

This has been a very useful video - added a bunch of these games to my dtrpg wishlist. Cheers.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad to hear it!

[@vitore.sanches7712]

Fantastic video! So many games to try and so little time. 😅 I describe Four Against the Great Old Ones exactly like you: Eldritch Horror without the board and the five hundred cards. Honestly, one day I'll try to use those cards in a Four Against game, just to see how it goes. Legacy of Cthulhu is another game that I love (I'm from Brazil). Such a simple and fun game. My girlfriend and I usually play it together and we use her hometown as the map. So much fun finding our friends either dead or turned into madmen! Once again, great video! Love your channel!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Hey, that's right! LoC is a Brazilian designed game! Forgot about that.

[@pwname]

Hey thanks you introduced me to this genre along with solo rpgs in general because of youtube recommend. I love this shit

[@carlwoods4564]

Brilliant Daniel, as always.

[@daviddschool]

Your reviews are always informative.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad you think so!

[@beakerkell]

I haven't finished the whole video yet, but my god, such good content! Thanks for this! I love Mothership, more of a space-themed horror RPG, but I really wish there was more solo content for it. I'll have to check some of these out!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks! I’ll be checking out MS probably early next year. :)

[@beakerkell]

@@TheDungeonDive If you cover it on the channel, I'll definitely watch it!

[@TheDungeonDive]

There is a really cool solo supplement in Hull Breach. I think that would be the way to go for solo play.

[@beakerkell]

@@TheDungeonDive I have that one and have been dabbling with it. It's pretty cool! There's also Thousand Empty Light from Alfred Valley. Check that out if you haven't. Very bizarre, psychedelic horror that has some excellent music to accompany it.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yep! Got that one. A little bit too experimental for me - I have a hard time finding the game in it. But, it's a really cool looking book that's fun to read!

[@perplexingruins]

great video here! learned about some things I hadnt seen before, Little town. Also, been curious about those Four Against books, and they actually seem really neat! Also, that Walking Dead...so not interested in the IP, but this is the 2nd time i have seen it referenced as a great book, and in fact, It looks pretty amazing! I really dig these videos comparing like products.

[@mopperl]

Well that was a great video! Thanks I think I will try Alone against fear - already own and have played Unseen world which was great. Also - can suggest Hostile - Solo, for a sci-fi flavoured solo horror rpg :)

[@TheDungeonDive]

Hostile and Mothership are 2 that I just haven't spent enough time with yet.

[@wileydutkiewicz3569]

I combine seekers plus both little town books. That's how I play my Dresden Files solo.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Oh nice! That does sound like a good combo!

[@hariszark7396]

I love Dresden files and books. 👍👍👍

[@ソルグル]

What an terrific list, Dan... 😱 Thank you! What I think are missing, though, are CoC’s Alone Against series, ElderSworn, Crowthulhu, and Fallen, and perhaps Lovecraft’s Revenge, The Hollow Queen, Urban Legend Club, Paranormal Inc., and The Case. Would love to see those here one day!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks! I'm not not really missing anything though, those just weren't included. :) Can only fit so many games into a single video and still have it be a reasonable length! There are probably 2 or 3 dozen more games I could have chosen! I've done very detailed videos on Fallen (also, I consider it more fantasy than horror, but that's just genre semantics - it will also be included in another guide video early next year!) and I cover one of the Alone Against books in my review of the CoC starter set!

[@mpaice]

Thanks Daniel. Such a great video and introduction to this genre. Business travel alone in hotels gives me time to fill, and this could be an option. I'm most interested by the Japanese one and the Legacy of Cthulhu. I'm a board gamer and I like my solo games, but they are mostly too large to travel with. I brought the new Arkham Files "The Darkness Over Arkham" book (disappointing so far) and a couple of Decktective and Deckscape games with me on this trip. I thought solo rpg would not be for me, but the games in your selection don't seem such a big next step. Hmmm, will have a think... Thanks again.

[@TheDungeonDive]

The Unseen World is so good!

[@12345gerrard]

I think we are living in the best era for RPG games!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Absolutely. There’s something for everyone out there.

[@12345gerrard]

@TheDungeonDive very true plus you can play RPG's on your phone and in your mind solo, so you can even play a RPG totally in serect if you want to and people would think your just on social media or something!

[@12345gerrard]

I have been playing carved by the garden and the game play has turned out to be like The Blair Witch Project! Which has been great fun!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Oh nice! That sounds great. Glad you’re enjoying it. Did you get some cool little pieces of nature?

[@12345gerrard]

When i first read your message i hadn't yet in the game. But i played it again today and my character got a mark by the wood and is now growing fur! ​@TheDungeonDive

[@the_Mike_d]

This is like a super-cut of so many other excellent videos you've done - not only on some of these titles, but I'm pretty sure Little Town was something you printed using your 'zine tutorial. I guess being a long time fan really pays for itself, and I'm not just saying that because for once I don't need to buy new stuff. :) Regardless, it is a mix of things I knew about plus quite a few things I'd never heard of. Solo horror is kinda hard to do (imho) - especially anything Eldritch horror related - but this is a well thought-out variety!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Right on! Thank you.

[@pierluigimadau]

I had a couple of shots at Whispers in the Walls... pure terror😅 i would include in the list English Eerie, funny little game!

[@blairblack281]

would love to see a playthrough of Seekers.. looks so cool.

[@MatthewJoseph-i3h]

Hi Daniel, I'm a huge fan of the channel, your videos really help in making decisions and also help save money. Thanks a million. Also appreciate you mentioning, what you need for solo play for the walking dead rpg. Could you make a video about the free league games that can be played solo and what supplements are worth picking up for solo play.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks! I'm not all too familiar with many of their games, especially on the solo side of things. That would take a considerable time and money investment on my end, so I'm not sure if that would be something I'd get to in any timely fashion. Off hand I've covered Left for Dead and Mork Borg, and I know that the LotR and Forbidden Lands both have official solo rules.

[@johnberry5296]

Superb stuff as ever!

[@AndrewSFTSN]

Fantastic video, love this little micro-sub-genre but loads here I didn't know. Sorry if you covered it elsewhere but no English Eerie in this list? Very fun little scenario-based MR James-ian horror journalling solo RPG.

[@TheDungeonDive]

I had to leave out a bunch of games for time reasons, and there are literally hundreds I’ve never heard of, including English Eerie. :)

[@12345gerrard]

I have brought some of these games because of your reviews i can't wait to enjoy them

[@TheDungeonDive]

Nice! Hope you enjoy your time with them.

[@philm2515]

Good stuff! I would be hesitant to pick most of these up without a good overview/review from someone knowledgeable. Much appreciated.

[@BillySpenc]

thank you for this! This is awesome I really love Horror RPG stuff especially for solo play! I was having trouble getting started with legacy of cthulu, is before the end a good tutorial? Didn't know it was a thing.

[@TheDungeonDive]

It's not a tutorial. The only real tutorial is the game play example in the main book. Before the End is just another collection of encounters / prompts set before the apocalypse.

[@AngelDani7697]

SUPERNATURAL IS SO GOOD UGH Dean is so dreamyyyyy

[@TheDungeonDive]

It’s such a fun show. At its worst it’s a bit clunky, but when it’s good it’s great. Season 4 has been the best so far. Almost every episode is amazing.

[@beakerkell]

Went ahead and picked up Unseen World. Sounds so unique and creepy!

[@TheDungeonDive]

It's great! I love it.

[@pepinmystepmusic]

yes solo highlights!!

[@Sacred_Art_of_Gaming]

I cannot stress enough how much I learned from this video. I feel like I just stumbled upon forbidden knowledge. I had NO IDEA there were so many options outside of SWADE ETU, CoC, Delta Green & MotW. My only regret is that there is no way I can get to all of these this month.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad I could help!

[@hariszark7396]

Very good recommendations here. So many games to play but so little free time... Just got the Adventure Creation kits (sci-fi, Lovecraftian and Fantasy). Nice tools for my games. 👍

[@TheDungeonDive]

Have fun!

[@roqueadeleon]

Just started playing Ironsworn but definitely have the itch for something horror, Little Town, Alone Against Fear and Lichdom looked most interesting to me.

[@marksable5753]

Can I ask where yiu got the Deck of Doom for Lichdom? I don’t see it being sold anywhere. And thank you for this video…really appreciate the depth of your reviews

[@TheDungeonDive]

It's on DriveThruRPG

[@Rich_H_1972]

What a great video! I have a couple of those already but you've sold me on the Walking Dead one. Big fan of MYZ and if I only use the random charts for that I'll have got my moneys worth.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Oh yeah. Totally worth it just for the tables.

[@Andrew_Erickson]

I have more bears in my town than people, so I'm really digging the idea of solo RPGs. What would you recommend for a total newbie?

[@TheDungeonDive]

My beginner's guide to Solo RPGs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4qrpWSmmbiWgZIsi=5CezZ5Hh2CtDS4jh

[@Andrew_Erickson]

@@TheDungeonDive Thanks!

[@blairblack281]

is Seekers Beyond the Shroud still in print? looks fantastic..

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yep! Just google it.

[@AngelDani7697]

SOLO RPGS WOOOOOOOO :D

[@JarethDuLac]

I was talking with someone about running Call of Cthulhu solo the other day. And now this video appears in my recommended. Is the algorithm an Eldritch Horror, or mere coincidence 😳 Either way, I had to click on it, and now I have a bunch of new systems on the list of 'That sounds interesting' 👍

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad you found something interesting!

[@hariszark7396]

Hey Daniel, is this your first time watching Supernatural? It's one of my favorite TV series. I would like to hear your thoughts and opinions about every season. I know, nothing to do with board games but why not?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yeah, first time. :)

[@thundreturtle]

I would add Thousand year old Vampire to the list. An awesome game

[@TheDungeonDive]

There are so many! Impossible to cover them all in a single video just meant to be a sampling.

[@b.lloydreese2030]

Caeved by the garden is pretty good.

[@AngelDani7697]

AIN'T NO WAY THEY PUT JENGA INTO A HORROR GAME FDOIJSAOFJDSOJFSAJJSAFLKJDSAJ XDDD ALSO THOSE TOTEMS ARE BADASS WHAT MANS HAS A WHOLE SKULL

[@TheDungeonDive]

Haha. I loved that I found that at my new house. Right when we moved in. :)

[@Crushanator1]

Theres a group play Horror game called "Dread" that used a Jenga tower to great effect. You pull instead of roll, easy "rolls" being 1 pull, harder tasks being ~3 pulls. When the tower falls, the character dies: immediately if appropriate, or they're doomed to die at any point if it doesn't make sense in that specific situation.

[@markmclaughlin4244]

+1 for the algorithm!!

[@FelipeCappeletti]

Make a tier list !!!!

[@TheDungeonDive]

I love too many of these games and I am far too positive to do a meaningful tier list. Everything would be ranked A or S tier. LOL! :)

[@FelipeCappeletti]

@@TheDungeonDive 🫡

[@zenkinet1]

I love the review. However, the use of the term Analog Horror here is a little bit misleading; I know what you're trying to say by analog - being tactile paper and pencil TTRPGs, but it is now a subgenre of horror/an offshoot of the found footage film genre.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yep! Done on purpose. Same for my Analog Dungeon Crawl guide. Will also at some point have an Analog Science Fiction guide. Gotta use those hot buzzwords to get eyes on the videos if I want to pay my bills and keep doing this. Analog is a buzzword that people are searching for, when searching for things that aren't digital / screen based. These are analog games, so it totally works.

[@zenkinet1]

@@TheDungeonDive it worked ;)

[@TheDungeonDive]

Sometimes I have to play the stupid youtube games.

[@zenkinet1]

@@TheDungeonDive MUST please, the algorithm gods!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yep. Wish I didn’t. But alas…

[@misomiso8228]

Long video!