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5e Compatible Games

Third-party games and settings built on the 5e engine.

Ultramodern5: Modern and Futuristic Action for 5e

Dias Ex Machina turns 5e into a modern and futuristic action engine with firearms, vehicles, and cyberpunk archetypes.

Mar 4, 2026 · 7 min read

Dark Matter: A 5e Campaign Setting Among the Stars

Mage Hand Press blends magic and technology in a space-fantasy setting that feels like Firefly crossed with D&D.

Mar 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Five Torches Deep: Old-School Dungeon Crawling with 5e Bones

What if 5e played like an old-school dungeon crawl? Five Torches Deep strips the rules to their leanest and deadliest.

Feb 26, 2026 · 7 min read

Adventures in Middle-earth: Tolkien's World Through 5e Rules

Cubicle 7's now out-of-print adaptation remains one of the finest 5e-compatible games ever made, bringing Tolkien's world to life.

Feb 22, 2026 · 7 min read

Esper Genesis: Sci-Fi Meets 5e in a Space Opera RPG

Alchemical Studios converted the 5e engine into a full space opera RPG — complete with starships, blasters, and psychic powers.

Feb 19, 2026 · 6 min read

Broken Weave: Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy for 5e

What happens when magic itself is destroyed? Broken Weave explores grief, survival, and hope in a shattered fantasy world.

Feb 15, 2026 · 7 min read

Battlezoo Ancestries: Expanding 5e's Character Options

Roll for Combat's Battlezoo line lets you play as dragons, dungeons, and dozens of unusual creatures using 5e rules.

Feb 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Tales of the Valiant: Kobold Press's Answer to 5e

Born from the OGL crisis, Kobold Press's Black Flag engine offers a refined take on 5e that's fully compatible with existing content.

Feb 8, 2026 · 7 min read

Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass — A Southeast Asian-Inspired 5e World

A vibrant 5e-compatible setting inspired by Southeast Asian folklore, where players befriend and bond with mystical creatures.

Feb 5, 2026 · 6 min read