Christian tabletop RPGs are games whose settings, rules or themes are centred on biblical stories, Christian history or spiritual conflict. They are a small corner of the hobby, and the products vary widely in style and audience. This guide describes the better-known options and what to consider before choosing one. Descriptions here draw on publisher and community summaries, so check each game’s own page for current details.
What counts as a Christian tabletop RPG?
The term is used in a few different ways.
- Explicitly Christian games are designed around faith, with scripture, miracles or spiritual warfare built into the setting or mechanics.
- Games with Christian history or culture as a backdrop use a real historical setting in which Christianity is part of the world.
- Games about angels and demons explore theology in a pop-culture or imaginative way, and readers may interpret them differently.
It is also worth remembering that many Christians play mainstream games such as Dungeons & Dragons. This guide focuses on games created with faith themes in mind.
Notable games
Holy Lands RPG
Holy Lands RPG presents a setting in which Christ is King and miracles are real. Its combat and magic draw on scripture and biblical history instead of fictional pantheons. It is sold as a multi-book set.
BORN
BORN, from Lightwork Games, is described as a hybrid of narrative and traditional play. Players take the role of a “Witness” with scripture-inspired abilities called Keystones, and the game deals with faith, doubt and spiritual conflict.
Lightraiders
Lightraiders, from Courser Media, is an episodic fantasy-adventure system and teen curriculum that combines tabletop quests with short Bible study sessions. It may suit youth groups and family settings.
DragonRaid
DragonRaid, created by Dick Wulf, is a long-running Christian fantasy system. Its mechanics use “Word Runes,” which are Bible verses that players recite from memory to trigger effects and overcome encounters.
Historical and thematic games
Wolves of God is set in Anglo-Saxon Christian England. In Nomine, from Steve Jackson Games, centres on angels and demons. Both incorporate Christian culture or theology, though interpretations vary and they are not aimed at devotional play.
Communities and resources
Saga Society is a community that organises spaces and Discord events for Christian TTRPG players and developers who want to run faith-informed games. Online forums are also a place to ask for recommendations, though opinions differ.
How to choose
- Decide your purpose. Is the game for entertainment, discipleship, a youth group or a family evening?
- Check the theology and tone. Read previews to see how the game handles scripture and spiritual themes, and whether this fits your group’s beliefs.
- Consider rules weight. Some games use familiar mechanics, while others are built around a unique idea such as memorised verses.
- Look at age suitability. Publishers usually state the intended audience.
- Read reviews. Niche products can be uneven in production quality. Our guide to tabletop RPG reviews explains how to judge them.
Using mainstream games with a Christian table
Some groups prefer to run well-known systems with a custom setting or a moral focus. A rules-light game can be adapted more easily, and our best tabletop RPG books list includes accessible options. Whatever you choose, an open conversation at the start of the campaign about tone and boundaries helps everyone feel comfortable.
Related reading
If your interest runs to darker moral themes, see our guide to grimdark tabletop RPGs. For a look at genre variety, our overview of sci-fi tabletop RPGs shows how different the hobby can be.