Core Rulebook
Worlds Within Rulebook
The complete system for creating, narrating, and playing in any world you can imagine. Innovative mechanics, flexible character design, and rules that grow with your table.
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A Tabletop RPG Built for Every Adventurer
Your Adventure.
Your Way.
Unparalleled character customization alongside refreshingly new rules — for both the beginner and the veteran. Simple rules. Sophisticated capabilities. Catered to your imagination.
2–5
Players per session
100%
Kickstarter funded
Any
Setting or genre
1
Rulebook for every story
What Makes Worlds Within Unique
Simple rules. Sophisticated capabilities.
A game system designed to work with any setting, any character, any story — not against them.
Simplified Dice Rolls
Less time consulting tables, more time playing. The roll system is fast to learn and rewarding to master.
Flexible Actions
Every turn is yours to shape. Actions adapt to your character's story, not the other way around.
Dynamic Combat & Healing
Combat feels cinematic. Every decision matters, and healing is built into the flow of the fight.
Incremental Power
Characters grow the way real skills grow — steadily, meaningfully, without sudden power spikes.
Adaptable Abilities
Build abilities that fit your vision. The system bends to your creativity, not the other way around.
Balanced Crafting & Equipment
A crafting system that rewards smart play without breaking the balance of the table.
Simple Resource Management
Track what matters, ignore what doesn't. Resource management that feels intuitive from session one.
Realistic Learning
A system veterans can explore deeply while newcomers get started without a tutorial session.
The Rulebook
Everything you need to design, narrate, and play.
What if you could finally play the characters you always wanted to play, the way you wanted to play them? Whether you're a seasoned tabletop gamer or just grabbed your first pair of dice, your unique adventure awaits.
Designed for 2–5 players, Worlds Within is an entirely new roleplaying game whose innovative mechanics work with any setting or character. Knight in shining armor. Genetically-engineered supersoldier. Savvy pilot racing through the skies. The system fits them all.
Each rulebook includes a fillable and printer-friendly character sheet (PDF) and early access to the Worlds Within App (Beta).
Our Games
Adventures waiting to be played
From core rulebooks to full campaign modules — every title is built on the Worlds Within system.
Campaign Module
Tomb of the First Emperor
Enter the streets of Dalathron. In the shadow of a powerful religious empire looms a dark secret — death itself, it seems, is restless. Mighty kingdoms, forbidden secrets, and eldritch gods await.
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Watch a Session
Raw, unscripted, and a lot of laughs.
The team sat down to try a brand new adventure and recorded the whole thing. Real gameplay, no scripts, no actors — just the game doing what it does.
What Players Are Saying
See for yourself what playtesters think.
★★★★★
“Worlds Within is a lot easier to learn, but there's also a lot of nuance where experienced players can really have fun, use the rules to their advantage, and make some really interesting abilities for their character. I really enjoyed Worlds Within, and I would definitely play again.”
Spencer McQueary
Playtester
★★★★★
“In other role play games, I've had to figure out how to get my idea to fit within the rules. But in Worlds Within, it's easy to make whatever I want. As a creative, this allows me the freedom I never knew I wanted!”
Celeste Campbell
Playtester
★★★★★
“Combat is very fluid and more engaging. It allows you to play your character the way that you want to play it. The game feels very cinematic in everything that you do — even though it's a tabletop game. It's fantastic.”
Russ Clegg
Playtester
Free Sample Encounter
Average Bob woke up in a dark cell.
Three pages guide you through the rolls and how they apply in game. Download the sample encounter and see exactly how Worlds Within plays before you commit.
Worlds Within Marketplace
The Marketplace is now open.
Browse expansions, character sheets, campaign modules, and creator content. The Worlds Within Marketplace connects adventurers with the tools they need for their next session.
Visit the MarketplaceFrequently Asked
What is Worlds Within?
Worlds Within is an entirely new tabletop roleplaying game designed for 2–5 players. Its innovative mechanics work with any setting or character, making it ideal for both newcomers picking up their first dice and veterans who want a fresh system to explore.
Do I need experience with tabletop RPGs to play?
Not at all. Worlds Within was built from the ground up to welcome new players without sacrificing depth for experienced ones. The rules are simple to learn and sophisticated enough to reward mastery.
What genres and settings does it support?
Any. Fantasy, sci-fi, grimdark, historical, slice-of-life — the system is built to be genre-agnostic. If you can imagine the character and the world, Worlds Within can handle the mechanics.
What comes with the rulebook?
The rulebook includes the full game system, a fillable character sheet (PDF), a printer-friendly character sheet, and early access to the Worlds Within App (Beta).
Is the Kickstarter still running?
The Kickstarter campaign has fully funded. You can now order directly through our website or through the Worlds Within Marketplace. Thank you to every backer who made this possible.
Where can I learn more about the mechanics?
Check the Videos page for a full recorded session, the sample encounter download, and interviews with the team — including Ben and Andrew's conversation with YouTube personality Mildra the Monk, and a Q&A on Random Worlds with host Dan Davenport.
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Get in Touch
Have questions about the game, the rulebook, or the marketplace? Reach out directly.
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