10 Horror TTRPGs to Try Instead of Curse of Strahd (+1 Bonus Game)

If you’ve faced the Curse of Strahd one too many times, and you're looking for something new to bring to your table this Halloween season, let's explore ten horror TTRPGs that will bring fresh thrills to your spooky season game nights. *Get 10% off at https://Intotheam.com/ShortRestStudios* Join the Adventurers Guild:   / shortreststudios   Buy the games below! From spine-tingling mysteries to supernatural threats, these horror tabletop roleplaying games offer unique settings and mechanics that will keep your players on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re planning a one-shot or a longer campaign, these recommendations have something for everyone. We're highlighting what makes each game stand out and why they might be perfect for your group. I’ll cover everything from simple, pick-up-and-play options to more in-depth systems that offer immersive horror experiences. Stick around to the end for a bonus recommendation that’s sure to catch your interest! Each game brings a different flavor of horror, from psychological tension and gothic dread to survival and cosmic horror. I’ll talk about what makes each system unique and give you some insight into why they might be the perfect fit for your next horror-themed game night. So grab your dice and get ready for some terrifying adventures that go beyond the mists of Barovia! Buy the games: (affiliate links) DREAD ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/4ejH60V ————— VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/489O864 ————— WEREWOLF: THE APOLACYPSE ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/3N2rcvR ————— ALIEN ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/4ds8FUL ————— Starter Set PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/3N48bJv MONSTER OF THE WEEK ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/4gFv97v MÖRK BORG ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/3XMvZ9I ————— TEN CANDLES ————— Core Rules https://cavalrygames.com/ten-candles VAESEN ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/3ZFUUOU CALL OF CTHULHU ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/3ZOECmK ————— Starter Set PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/3TNWsCR MOTHERSHIP ————— Core Set PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/co... ————— Deluxe Set PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/co... PIRATE BORG ————— Core Rules PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Physical: https://amzn.to/485XJei ————— Support Short Rest Studios! ========================== Get 10% off at https://IntoTheAM.com/shortreststudios ========================== Our website: https://shortreststudios.com (Be sure to check out the shop!) ========================== Join the Discord!   / discord   ========================== Shop Dungeon Crawl Classics books: https://amzn.to/3vszKqP ========================== Shop D&D books: https://amzn.to/44Zdj9o (Amazon Affiliate link) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Camera equipment (Amazon Affiliate Links): Canon EOS R10 - https://amzn.to/408YTBU 16mm lens - https://amzn.to/45LL9hD LED Panels - https://amzn.to/3scaW4D Spotlight - https://amzn.to/3Sckvew Microphone - https://amzn.to/49aVXso #curseofstrahd #halloween #ttrpg #shortreststudios 00:00 Intro 00:55 Promo 01:18 Number 10 02:02 Number 9 02:53 Number 8 03:40 Number 7 04:30 Number 6 05:30 Number 5 06:45 Number 4 07:50 Number 3 08:38 Number 2 09:40 Number 1 10:57 BONUS!