Weird Fantasy taken to Great Heights

In the Snarl, you fight for survival within an unusual sylvan environment of massive kilometer-high trees. You play one of the sapient species that thrive here, from tank-like beetles and thorned lizards to psychic-linked monkey-raptor pairings and carnivorous plants. Civilizations span from the open skies and airships of the Canopy to the misty, twisted paths of the Tangles below and further down to the eerie phosphorescent depths of the Mulch and the Roots. Sap drawn from the trees fuels your abilities, which you need to battle the dual encroaching threats of the Blight and the Creep.

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A giant clacker — a creature from the Snarl

Playtest: The Open Playtest will start in fall 2025 with several interactive stages.

Playing The Snarl

Tactical Rules + Evocative Setting

Lush Multi-Layered World

Explore a massive forest ecosystem with layers like the Canopy, Tangles, Mulch, and Roots, each teeming with unique species, civilizations, and hazards.

Playable Sapient Species

Choose from diverse, imaginative species like armored beetles, thorned lizards, psychic-linked duos, and sentient plants, each offering distinct playstyles.

Modern Fantasy Mechanics

Combines traditional RPG elements—dungeon crawls, exploration, branching paths—with streamlined systems like playbooks, minimal modifiers, and simple gear rules.

Innovative Jolt Combat System

A tactical yet fast-paced combat system where every hit creates openings, and Jolts fuel devastating combos, environmental interactions, and critical effects.