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The Game

Monstrum is a tabletop roleplaying game set in a grimdark, gothic world inspired by games like Dark Souls. It can be played Solo, or with up to 4 players and a GM. 

In the game, you create your character (or Slayer) as well as monsters using a set of d66 tables. Answer some questions around the bonfire to establish the scene, and battle your creations in the desolate lands of a fallen empire. 

The game has a uses The Eye mechanic to provide an extra dimension in combat, facilitating player cooperation and strategy. Items are integral in improving the odds, with a marketplace where slayers can purchase stronger armour, or finer weapons, with their bounty.  

In this world of ill-gotten kings and other-worldly monsters, it's up to you and your fellow slayers to save the kingdom from the encroaching dark. Collect trophies off of the creatures you fell, and claim your rightful place at the Citadel.  

What is Included

♦  76-page Core Rulebook filled with imagery by Gustave Dore. Both in Single and Spread PDFs.  

♦ Interactive PDF Character & Monster sheet for online play. 

♦ Trail of Blood - One-shot PDFs for a pick up and play experience, skipping character and monster creation. 

♦ Printable Companions card to keep track of those who fight for you. 

Running on Pipsqueak

Monstrum  runs on the Pipsqueak System, designed for the game War of the Pips. It's a OSR-style system that leans on player agency and a sandbox world to explore. 

If you wish to explore more of the system, please check out War of the Pips and the free one-shot tutorial session: Pipsburg Academy



Purchase

Buy Now$5.00 USD or more

In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $5 USD. You will get access to the following files:

Monstrum - Core Rulebook V2.5.pdf 11 MB
Monstrum - Core Rulebook V2.5 (Singles).pdf 12 MB
Monstrum Interactive PDF V2.5.pdf 520 kB
Monstrum - Companions Card.pdf 1.5 MB
Monstrum - Trail of Blood - Monsters V2.0.pdf 11 MB
Monstrum - Trail of Blood Slayers V2.5.pdf 1.4 MB

Community Copies

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Community Copy

For those who may not find themselves in an ideal moment in life for now, take a community and slay away. 

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Hello, I was wondering if there are any community copies to spare at the moment, it seems so fun, but I cannot afford it at the moment due to my country's currency ://

Hi there, 

Thanks for your interest! I've added some more community copies. Please feel free to grab one.