# Curseborne

Curseborne, Onyx Path’s 2025 urban horror RPG, explores cursed lineages in a modern world. Funded in 2024, it blends gritty drama with flexible mechanics, echoing World of Darkness vibes with a fresh twist. Perfect for players craving supernatural intrigue and personal stakes.

## At a Glance

Dark Fantasy • Needs GM • 4/5 complexity • Medium prep

## Why It Fits

A strong fit for groups that want fantasy with more danger, grime, or moral pressure, with exploration-Driven helping define the experience.

## Fit Facts

- Players: 2-5 players + GM
- Session length: 120-240 minutes
- Prep: Medium

## Facets

- Genres: Dark Fantasy
- Mechanics: Exploration-Driven, Narrative-Driven, Resource Management, Survival
- Themes: Bleak, Psychological

## Scores

- Complexity: 4/5
- New GM Fit: 2/5
- Roleplay Focus: 5/5
- Combat Focus: 3/5
- Tactical Depth: 2/5
- Campaign Depth: 4/5

## Best For

- Groups that want fantasy with more danger, grime, or moral pressure
- Groups that want place, travel, and discovery to stay central
- Long-form campaigns with room for the table to build momentum

## Avoid If

- You want a very light rules load
- You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover
- You want a lighter or more openly heroic tone

## Directory Notes

Curseborne is an upcoming urban horror tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) by Onyx Path Publishing, built on the Storypath Ultra system. It promises a shadowy urban setting filled with mysteries, legends, romance, and betrayal.

## Theme and Setting

The game focuses on contemporary problems intertwined with ancient terrors, offering a unique experience centered around playing characters from various monster lineages. Key aspects include its distinct horror themes, flexible character options, and modernized mechanics, aiming to fill the void left by the potential conclusion of Chronicles of Darkness.

## How Play Feels

The game aims to provide both a familiar and fresh take on the urban fantasy genre, appealing to fans of horror and TTRPGs. Theme and Setting Curseborne is set in a shadowy urban environment blending modern-day issues with ancient horrors.

## What Makes It Distinct

The game aims to evoke various urban horror subgenres, including creepypasta, paranormal romance, found footage, and urban legends. The setting is designed to be contemporary and relatable, grounding the fantastical elements in a recognizable world.

## Where It May Not Fit

You want a very light rules load You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover.

## Links

- Directory page: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/curseborne
- Agent JSON: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/curseborne.json
- Publisher or official site: https://www.curseborne.com/
- Reviews or retailer page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/484466/curseborne-ashcan-edition?affiliate_id=1659151