Start with immediate action or a compelling mystery to drive the party into the ruins.

Unlike high-fantasy games focused on heroic epic quests, Ruin Masters emphasizes desperate survival, dangerous ruins, corrupting magic, and the struggle against monstrous foes and treacherous environments.

Ruin Masters is a tabletop roleplaying game of dark fantasy and perilous adventure, heavily inspired by classic early editions of Dungeons & Dragons , Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay , and the gritty atmosphere of Dark Souls . The PDF version of the game is the primary format for its independent release, offering a complete, art-rich rulebook designed for immediate play.

| Feature | Physical Book | PDF | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Heavy (400+ pages) | On your tablet/phone | | Search Speed | Slow (index is fine) | Instant (Ctrl+F "Corruption") | | Cost | $60 + shipping | $25 | | Updates | None (errata stuck in book) | Free updates from DriveThruRPG | | Readability in the dark | Needs a torch (ironic) | Device backlight |

If you buy the current PDF now, the creator has stated you will get the 2.0 update for free. So, purchasing the PDF today is an investment.