The Shadowrun RPG experience is built around specialised teams of operatives: hackers, street samurai, mages, and riggers as they take dangerous contracts in a dystopian future ruled by corporations and crime syndicates. The setting mixes urban magic, cybernetic augmentation, artificial intelligence, and corporate espionage into one of tabletop gaming’s most distinctive worlds.

Steal data from rival organisations, imbue magic with technology, and engage in corporate betrayal, all the while deciding who you want to be in a world that suffocates anyone who dares stand out. Shadowrun’s unique d6-based dice pool mechanics reward tactical planning and team coordination, making it a favourite for players who enjoy suspenseful pressure and strategic depth.

The game takes the tone and atmosphere of Cyberpunk Red and merges it with the genre staples of Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. If you’re looking for other genre-mixing adventures for your next campaign, Starfinder similarly takes swords and sorcery and this time combines it with the intergalactic antics of starships and space exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadowrun RPG?

The Shadowrun RPG is a tabletop role-playing game set in a dystopian future where cyberpunk technology and magic coexist. Players take on the roles of mercenary operatives completing dangerous missions in a world dominated by megacorporations and supernatural forces.

How do you play Shadowrun?

One player acts as the Game Master, presenting missions and controlling the world, while their fellow party members create characters and use Shadowrun’s d6-based dice pool system to resolve actions such as hacking, combat, spellcasting, and negotiation!