Elder Mythos RPG: Core Book

The idea of actually playing as one of the ancient entities instead of just fighting them is what sold me, and the core rules handle that shift in perspective better than any other horror RPG I’ve tried. The tone stays properly cosmic and unsettling throughout, which is exactly what I wanted for our

The sanity-check tables and the madness-track mechanics perfectly capture that feeling of your mind unraveling. I’ve already run three solo sessions and it’s been a blast.

I was hoping for more guidance on running a campaign, but the rules for entity creation are surprisingly deep and give you a lot of control. The art throughout the book really sets the cosmic horror mood perfectly.