My list of retro clones and games of a similar nature.

Despite the name some of the games are not clones, they are reimaginings or creations of systems that almost were. I have tried to indicate this with the Inspired by / Clone headings. This is not helped by the fact that some of the games steal ideas from all edition of the most popular fantasy role playing game ever. Not all the games are free, but most allow you to download a section of their rules at least.

Games I missed out from the main list are at the bottom.

Further links of interest are also lurking in the deeps.

I am especially interested in any retro clones or remakes of systems that are not inspired by the greatest fantasy role playing game ever.

Last update 19 May ’12.

Douglas

Labyrinth Lord

Labyrinth Lord Cover

Homepage: http://www.goblinoidgames.com/labyrinthlord.html

Inspired By: Basic Dungeons and Dragons B/X (1981)

Clone: Yes. The Advanced Edition Companion brings in concepts from Advanced D&D in a way that is compatible with the core rules.

Free Download: Yes

Review: http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/13/13377.phtml

 

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