Down We Go

Down We Go is a rules‑lite OSR dungeon crawler using familiar d20 and d6 rolls. Classless, low‑prep, it focuses on quick delves, risky decisions, and treasure‑driven progression in the shifting city of Infinopolis. Ideal for one‑shots, convention tables, or drop‑in campaigns.

At-a-glance

Fantasy • 1-1 players • Needs GM • 3/5 complexity • One-shot friendly

Down We Go

Down We Go centers on Infinopolis, an ever-shifting metropolis perched above endless dungeons. Adventurers descend not as storied heroes but as hungry delvers—driven by gold, need, and the city’s appetite for more.

Theme and Setting

The vibe is grimy street-level fantasy: quick jobs, dangerous alleys, and expeditions that can end as abruptly as they begin. The core rules fit on a single sheet.

How Play Feels

Players roll d20 for saves and checks, with d6 procedures powering exploration, encounters, and hazards. The game embraces swingy outcomes and “rulings over rules,” keeping turns brisk and spotlight on fiction-first choices.

What Makes It Distinct

It is classless, with archetypal roles emerging from equipment, traits, and scars rather than fixed builds. Infinopolis itself acts as an engine for play—generators, procedures, and tables feed fast prep and emergent scenarios.

Where It May Not Fit

You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table You want a much breezier tone than this game is built to support.

Decision guide

What this game is about

Key facts
Players
1-1 players + GM
Session
60-180 minutes
Prep
High
Play profile
Complexity
3/5
New GM Fit
3/5
Roleplay Focus
3/5
Combat Focus
3/5
Tactical Depth
1/5
Campaign Depth
4/5
Who it suits
Best for
Groups that want fantasy adventure with a clear play identityGroups that want place, travel, and discovery to stay centralPlayers who enjoy danger, discovery, and player-driven problem-solving
Avoid if
You want the system to stay almost invisible at the tableYou want a much breezier tone than this game is built to supportYou want the rules to solve every table decision for you

A strong fit for groups that want fantasy adventure with a clear play identity, with exploration-Driven helping define the experience.

Agent data

Structured data and an explicit decision profile JSON document are available for remote agents.

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