Top 50 Best-Selling Tabletop Role-Playing Games

1. Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)

The quintessential TTRPG, D&D has been the industry leader since its inception in the 1970s. Known for its fantasy setting and deep lore, it has evolved through multiple editions, with the 5th edition being the most popular.

2. Pathfinder

Developed from the D&D 3.5 Edition rules, Pathfinder offers a rich fantasy experience with extensive character customization options.

3. Call of Cthulhu

A horror-themed RPG based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, focusing on mystery and investigation rather than combat.

4. Vampire: The Masquerade

Part of the World of Darkness series, this game explores themes of personal horror and politics among vampires.

5. Shadowrun

A unique blend of cyberpunk and fantasy, Shadowrun features a world where magic and technology coexist.

6. Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

Set in the grim and perilous Warhammer Fantasy universe, this RPG emphasizes dark themes and gritty adventure.

7. Star Wars Roleplaying Game

Multiple editions have been released, each capturing the epic space opera feel of the Star Wars universe.

8. GURPS (Generic Universal RolePlaying System)

Known for its flexibility, GURPS allows players to create campaigns in any setting or genre.

9. Traveller

A classic science fiction RPG that focuses on space exploration and trading.

10. FATE

A narrative-driven RPG system that emphasizes storytelling and character development over complex mechanics.

11. Mutants & Masterminds

- Description: A superhero RPG that allows players to create their own heroes and villains in a comic book-style universe.

12. Legend of the Five Rings

- Description: Set in a fantasy version of feudal Japan, this game combines samurai action with political intrigue.

13. Cyberpunk 2020

- Description: A seminal cyberpunk RPG that inspired the popular video game Cyberpunk 2077.

14. Dungeon World

- Description: A modern take on classic fantasy RPGs, using the Powered by the Apocalypse system for a more narrative focus.

15. Savage Worlds

- Description: Known for its fast-paced action and adaptability to different genres, Savage Worlds is a versatile RPG system.

16. The Dark Eye

- Description: Germany's most popular RPG, known for its detailed world-building and character development.

17. Numenera

- Description: Set in a far-future Earth, this RPG focuses on exploration and discovery in a world filled with ancient technology.

18. Starfinder

- Description: A science-fantasy RPG that expands on the Pathfinder universe with space exploration and alien races.

19. Paranoia

- Description: A satirical RPG set in a dystopian future where players must navigate a society controlled by an insane computer.

20. Blades in the Dark

- Description: A game about scoundrels building a criminal empire in a dark, industrial fantasy city.

21. The One Ring

- Description: Set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, this RPG focuses on the themes and atmosphere of the original books.

22. Fiasco

- Description: A storytelling game about powerful ambition and poor impulse control, often resulting in comedic disasters.

23. Cortex

- Description: A modular RPG system that allows for customization and adaptation to various settings and genres.

24. Exalted

- Description: A high-fantasy RPG where players take on the roles of powerful beings known as Exalted.

25. Star Wars: Edge of the Empire

- Description: Focuses on the fringe elements of the Star Wars universe, including smugglers and bounty hunters.

26. Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay

- Description: Set in the grimdark future of the Warhammer 40K universe, focusing on themes of war and survival.

27. Palladium Fantasy

- Description: A traditional fantasy RPG with a rich world and extensive character options.

28. RuneQuest

- Description: Known for its detailed combat system and rich mythology, set in the world of Glorantha.

29. Pendragon

- Description: Focuses on Arthurian legends, emphasizing chivalry and the rise and fall of knights.

30. Deadlands

- Description: A Weird West RPG that combines elements of horror, fantasy, and westerns.

31. Ars Magica

- Description: A game of medieval magic, focusing on the lives of wizards in a mythic Europe.

32. Rolemaster

- Description: Known for its detailed and complex rules, offering a high level of realism and customization.

33. Dungeon Crawl Classics

- Description: A retro-style RPG that draws inspiration from the early days of fantasy role-playing.

34. World of Darkness

- Description: A shared universe of horror RPGs, including Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse.

35. Eclipse Phase

- Description: A transhumanist RPG set in a future where humanity has spread throughout the solar system.

36. Rifts

- Description: A multi-genre RPG that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

37. 13th Age

- Description: A d20-based RPG that emphasizes storytelling and player-driven narratives.

38. Dark Heresy

- Description: Set in the Warhammer 40K universe, focusing on the Inquisition's fight against heresy and corruption.

39. Kingdom

- Description: A game about communities and the struggles they face, focusing on the group's decisions and their consequences.

40. Burning Wheel

- Description: A fantasy RPG that emphasizes character-driven stories and detailed world-building.

41. Mouse Guard

- Description: Based on the comic series, this RPG focuses on the adventures of mice in a medieval setting.

42. Stars Without Number

- Description: A science fiction RPG that combines classic space opera with sandbox-style gameplay.

43. CthulhuTech

- Description: A fusion of Lovecraftian horror and anime-style mecha action.

44. Delta Green

- Description: A modern-day conspiracy horror RPG, focusing on secret government agencies dealing with the Cthulhu Mythos.

45. Mutant Year Zero

- Description: A post-apocalyptic RPG where players are mutants exploring a devastated world.

46. Tales from the Loop

- Description: A nostalgic RPG inspired by 1980s science fiction, focusing on kids solving mysteries in a small town.

47. Blue Planet

- Description: A science fiction RPG set on an oceanic world, emphasizing ecological themes and exploration.

48. Spirit of the Century

- Description: A pulp adventure RPG set in the 1920s, focusing on larger-than-life heroes and villains.

49. Dogs in the Vineyard

- Description: A game about religious lawmen in a mythical Wild West, focusing on moral dilemmas and community justice.

50. The Strange

- Description: A science fiction RPG where players explore multiple worlds connected by a mysterious network called The Strange.

These games represent a wide array of genres and mechanics, reflecting the diversity and creativity within the tabletop role-playing game community.