RPG CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Thundercats, Toon 2e, Meshline, and extra

Completely happy New 12 months! This week’s crowdfunding sampler seems at campaigns that shut between January 15 and 28. This text contains video games that run on 5e, OSE adventures, and unique gaming engines in addition to TTRPGs that construct upon resurrected IPs.

The ThunderCats Roleplaying Sport is Right here! from Dynamite Leisure

• END DATE: Fri, January 16 2026 6:00 PM EST.
• CROWDFUNDING ON: Kickstarter
• SYSTEM(S): Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Version
• PROJECT TYPE: Core rulebook
• MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $50 + S/H for the PDF and print variations of the ebook
• WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Are you a fan of the ThunderCats TV sequence (1985 to 1989, reimagined in 2011 to 2012, and was ThunderCats Roar in 2020)? If that’s the case, the ThunderCats are again as a comic book ebook sequence (2024 to current) from Dynamite Leisure, which results in this undertaking, The ThunderCats Roleplaying Sport. Designed by Lynnvander Studios and revealed by Dynamite, this 240-page core rulebook makes use of the 2024 model of 5e to tells of the survivors of Thundara and the residents of Third Earth. Need to play as a ThunderCat, a Mu’tant, or one other character from Third Earth or past, this ebook provides you the foundations for that and new subclasses particular to this setting. In my view, I’m excited by stats for the number of unhealthy guys and know-how from this setting, the Berserkers and automobiles just like the ThunderTank can be enjoyable additions to 5e. The worldbuilding and setting are a mix of the cartoon and comedian continuities, which I assume means the Nineteen Eighties sequence and the assorted comedian books it impressed. The supply of the setting materials is crucial for followers since not each incarnation of those characters is each followers cup of tea. In case you’re a fan of the unique ThunderCats, this undertaking is value a evaluate on Kickstarter.

Toon the Cartoon Roleplaying Sport Second Version from Steve Jackson Video games

• END DATE: Jan 15, 2026 at 3:00pm EST.
• CROWDFUNDING ON: Backerkit
• SYSTEM(S): Toon 2e
• PROJECT TYPE: Core rulebook
• MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $35 + S/H for the PDF and softcover of the ebook
• WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? In 1984, Steve Jackson recreate the Looney Tunes and Looney Tunes adjoining period of cartoons in your tabletop. In 2025, he’s crowdfunding the second version of the ruleset a light-weight 41 years later. The hole of time between the first and 2nd editions of the sport is so lengthy it provides to the humor of the sequence. However it is a severe endeavor. This undertaking might have been a legacy reprint and possibly scored simply as a lot funding with much less effort. As an alternative, SJG felt that they’ve one thing new to say and are creating a brand new model of the sport with improved tables, mechanics, layouts, and extra. I’m not saying that they shouldn’t do a brand new version, fairly the other. A second version requires actual work and affords a brand new expertise for avid gamers, even veterans of the unique. Do you wish to play as a cartoon character being as wacky as doable? Then check out Toon 2e on Backerkit.

Tomb of the Historic Moor King from Orange Cat Video games

• END DATE: Tue, January 20 2026 10:02 AM EST.
• CROWDFUNDING ON: Kickstarter
• SYSTEM(S): OSR
• PROJECT TYPE: Journey
• MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $30 + S/H for the PDF and print variations of ebook
• WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? An outdated bard affords your occasion the trail to an historical tomb, he simply asks one factor in return, which isn’t disclosed on the marketing campaign pitch web page. The marketing campaign web page doesn’t say what the one factor he desires in return is, however if you happen to’re from the all-bards-seduce-everything crowd… Properly, I want the web page stated what the bard is asking for, simply to be on the secure aspect. (Wink, wink) This OSR journey is for ranges 4 to six and, if the stretch targets are unlocked, can be accessible for different methods. In case you’re a fan of a tomb crawl and bards, this Kickstarter could also be enjoying your music.

Adventures within the Mist – a Land of Mist Gazetteer & Marketing campaign from BirdEnuf Books & Video games

• END DATE: Fri, January 16 2026 11:59 PM EST.
• CROWDFUNDING ON: Kickstarter
• SYSTEM(S): Outdated-Faculty Necessities
• PROJECT TYPE: Sourcebook
• MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $30 + S/H for the PDF and print variations of Adventures within the Mist and Land of Mist for Outdated-Faculty Necessities
• TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Adventures within the Mist for Outdated-Faculty Necessities – PREVIEW is free on DriveThruRPG
• WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Are you a fan of the third-party Outdated-Faculty Necessities setting, Land of Mist? If that’s the case, this ebook affords particulars concerning the continent together with a regional gazetteer, a deeper take a look at the Cults of the Mist that worship that unusual ambiance, and adventures in your gaming desk. This continent is roofed in a sentient mist that takes recollections, which makes exploration much more difficult. In case you’re excited by an OSR world that needs to be explored, this Kickstarter could also be value testing.

Meshline from Nerdura Video games

• END DATE: Thu, January 22 2026 5:33 AM EST.
• CROWDFUNDING ON: Kickstarter
• SYSTEM(S): An unique system
• PROJECT TYPE: RPG pamphlet
• MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: €2 for the PDF of the pamphlet
• WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? This Kickstarter affords a one-page, tri-fold pamphlet/brochure RPG. Designed as a solo cyberpunk crawler, although there are coop choices, you get character creation, fight, and gameplay guidelines in a concise package deal. In case you’re a fan of cyberpunk and wish a simple to move possibility, the marketing campaign web page has extra particulars concerning the sport and its setup and mechanics.

Meddling With Monster – Tabletop Roleplaying Sport from Bloat Video games

• END DATE: Wed, January 14 2026 11:01 AM EST.
• CROWDFUNDING ON: Kickstarter
• SYSTEM(S): SURVIVE THIS!!
• PROJECT TYPE: Core rulebook
• MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $19 for the PDF model of the ebook and the POD low cost coupon
• DISCLAIMER: I’ve freelanced for Bloat Video games, I’m not part of this undertaking
• AI STATEMENT: “All Bloat Video games video games are made lovingly by human writers, artists, and designers. Completely no A.I. is utilized in our video games.”
• WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Does your gaming desk want OSR Scooby-Doo? From the creators of Darkish Locations & Demogorgons, which is an homage to Stranger Issues that debuted only a yr after that streaming sequence began, comes one thing new and fueled by third-party Scooby Snacks. In the identical style as DP&D, Meddling With Monster has you journey from town-to-town investigating mysteries that appear pushed by the supernatural however could also be pushed by tremendous greed. If you wish to roll a d20 to thwart ghosts and seize crooked actual property builders, this Kickstarter wants your assist, gang.

Enchanted Trinkets Full: 500+ Magic Gadgets for D&D 5E from EN Publishing

• END DATE: Thu, January 15 2026 10:59 AM EST.
• CROWDFUNDING ON: Kickstarter
• SYSTEM(S): Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Version
• PROJECT TYPE: SourcebookPDF model of the ebook
• MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: £20 for the
• DISCLAIMER: EN World is a subsidiary of EN Publishing
• WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? The quantity of content material supplied right here – 500 5e magical objects accessible in 3 softcovers or 1 hardcover from EN Publishing – makes this a worthwhile addition to your gaming shelf. This stuff vary from trinkets to instruments that can come to outline your character’s legacy. In case you love magic objects for characters or unhealthy guys then this Kickstarter awaits your evaluate.

See you in two weeks.

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