Welcome to Loreshaper Games
We’re a company that makes games.
We blend the elegant rules-driven simplicity of old-school games with the storytelling focus of more contemporary titles.
The result? Games that anyone can play. There’s stuff in our catalogue for hard-core players who like crunchy games, but we keep things accessible enough that everyone can find something to play.
You can find our stuff on the following marketplaces:
Proof of Life
It’s been a while since I last posted an update, so I just wanted to drop in and talk about what I’m working on. I’ve started a part-time job to help manage my expenses while Loreshaper Games gets up to …
Finding Helion
Today I’d like to take a moment to talk about the Helion Triptych, a collection of three games. Each can be played as a stand-alone game. However, when combined the triptych gives players the tool to create a rich science-fiction …
Alter Data Out Now!
Alter Data is a post-cyberpunk roleplaying game. Enter an abandoned library built by an elusive AI to find what you need to save humanity–but all great deeds require sacrifice. It’s a game-in-a-box post-cyberpunk experience. It has rules for standard play, …
The State of Loreshaper Games, August 2022
It’s been a while since I’ve officially updated stuff. I often do a lot of stuff with very few public updates, and I’m not even sure that I’ve officially announced everything I’m working on. So this overview will serve as …
AI and Creativity: A Game Designer’s Perspective
AI and creativity is a hot topic. I like to think that I’m on the bleeding edge of it, since I’m both a professional creative type (at least for now, please buy my stuff, thanks in advance) and someone who’s …
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What I’ve Learned from Writing a Game Every Day
I’m not a stranger to writing a game every day. Back in May, I did one game per day (and an extra), but not on a perfect daily schedule. Anyone who wants to be creative should think about the effects …