In Rise of the Rat King, you do not observe history. You shape it. You take on the role of the Rat King long before the title inspires fear. Before the city whispers his name.
Read the full article: Dev Blog #19: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King Demo
▸ https://lttr.ai/AodoF
Here, the Heavy’s role transforms again: they become the bulwark against forces that twist both metal and mind.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-10-the-heavy%E2%80%99s-role-in-shadow-city-mysteries
Church of Astra (Light): Blessed or burdened by divine favor, Nyla channels miraculous insights to read minds or bend emotions. Their faith both guides their steps and sparks friction with the city’s skeptics.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-9-exploring-backgrounds-or
Church of Astra (Light): Blessed or burdened by divine favor, Nyla channels miraculous insights to read minds or bend emotions. Their faith both guides their steps and sparks friction with the city’s skeptics.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-9-exploring-backgrounds-or
Here, the Heavy’s role transforms again: they become the bulwark against forces that twist both metal and mind.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-10-the-heavy%E2%80%99s-role-in-shadow-city-mysteries
In Rise of the Rat King, you do not observe history. You shape it. You take on the role of the Rat King long before the title inspires fear. Before the city whispers his name.
Read the full article: Dev Blog #19: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King Demo
▸ https://lttr.ai/AodoF
We are just happy to have you be a part of it all and are always supportive of anyone needing to take a mental health break. We are looking forward to having you back in the shadows with us soon.
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The demo is a tight, focused snapshot of Chapter One. About twenty minutes of play. No filler. No safety net. Just enough time to feel the weight of the city, the pressure of choice, and the cost of ambition.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AodoD
#ShadowCityMysteries #PlayOnWordsStudios
Steam Next Fest is live.
The Demo for Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is available now.
Define the Rat King.
Choose your allies.
Shape the city.
Download and Wishlist on Steam.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4196300/Shadow_City_Mysteries_Case_Files__Rise_of_the_Rat_Ki
Since December, the Rise of the Rat King demo has quietly made its way into the hands of thousands of players. If you have already stepped into Shadow City, thank you. If you have not yet taken the plunge, now is the perfect time.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AodoC
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ONIGAMI
A Tabletop RPG of shinobi, monsters and wicked powers by Emanoel Melo and Luigi Calistrato.
SOON
This is how I finally understood that the point of gen AI is to play SimMiddleManager.
15.02.2026 17:48 — 👍 21 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
Matthew Asa Bell: Matthew is an actor, gamer, and father based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a love for sharing and telling stories.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AoEGm
#ActualPlay #TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries
Farank Tern (he/him) New to the job and eager to make a good impression, Farank reads the room, keeps conversations cool, and works to steer the family clear of trouble while keeping his own head above water. Played by Matthew Asa Bell.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AoBSp
#ActualPlay #TTRPG
House of Skye weaves high society politics with the grit of street-level desperation. Grand balls echo with whispered betrayals and carefully veiled threats while back alleys churn with rumors that could topple dynasties.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AoACW
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An urban legend given flesh, The Smoker is the whispered puppeteer of Shadow City, his “case files” detail every secret, scandal, and power play.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-8-spotlight-on-rise-of-the-rat-king-characters
The Society of Ravens is Shadow City’s hidden aristocracy, few in number but unrivaled in wealth and influence. Membership is usually inherited, but exceptional newcomers can earn an invitation.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-7-faction-spotlight-for-scm-the-roleplayi
Prismatic alignment at level 20 lets them invoke multiple color effects at once, granting invisibility to allies whose minds are unprepared while unleashing Prismatic Spray on a horror beyond sight.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AnQhf
#TTRPG #ShadowCityMysteries #GameDesign
Known only by his title, the Rat King is Soreta’s underworld leader and the most feared criminal in Shadow City. His rule was built on brutality, precision, and an understanding of power that leaves little room for mercy. Few would dare challenge him, and fewer still would survive the attempt.
17.01.2026 10:14 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Mystic (Wisdom) Spellcaster of the unseen: you tame the monochrome magic of Shadow City, attuning between stances to unlock otherworldly powers.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-6-diving-into-classes-scm-the-roleplaying-game
Elys Swift is the owner of the Curiosity Shop, a narrow little place tucked away on a street that seems to appear only when you are looking for something you cannot name. A devoted member of the Cult of Tenebrous, she trades in rare artifacts and the kind of trinkets that have stories.
#TTRPG
When a rival faction clamps down on the party’s influence project, Sneaky Influence spends Sneak Attack dice to reclaim Progress, undermining competitors without ever picking a fight in broad daylight.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AgmG6
#ShadowCityMysteries #TTRPG #GameDesign
Jalithai Winters is the polished face of the Society of Ravens, a politician who can move between council chambers and glittering galas without missing a beat. Born into wealth and privilege, she has never known a day without comfort, and she wears it like armor.
#TTRPG
Makers are some of the toughest people around. It’s hard to make a living in Shadow City without long nights and grueling days. Those folks that would take the mantle of “artisans” and build things that seem safe have put blood, sweat, and tears into their works.
#TTRPG
Join us tonight at 9 PM Eastern on Twitch and YouTube for a special episode of Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye.
GM Christopher Mifsud runs two one-on-one sessions blending in-character play with out-of-character discussion.
Katie Downey joins first as Quinn, followed by Mandy as Raven.
In the game, characters may consult these very same monochrome cards to glean insights about conspiracies and hidden plots. Meanwhile, on your own table, you can replicate that experience by performing actual Tarot readings.
Read more 👉 https://playonwordsstudios.com/dev-blog/f/dev-blog-5-spotlight
Live tonight at 9 PM ET on Twitch and YouTube.
Special House of Skye episode of Shadow City Mysteries featuring one-on-one sessions with Matthew Bell as Farank and Matt Walsh as Ignatus.
In character play, out of character discussion, and Level 3 subclass choices live.
#ActualPlay
Savants are the smartest folks in Shadow City, or at least the ones that insist on everyone knowing it. It’s hard to keep such prodigious minds from wandering across a multitude of disciplines, and even the most strait-laced among them pick up a tremendous store of clever tricks.
#ttrpg
Tonight at 9 PM ET on Twitch and YouTube.
Special episode of Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye featuring one-on-one sessions with Winston C as Peryn and Ariel Kasten as Reggie.
A mix of in-character play, out-of-character reflection, and live Level 3 subclass choices.
#TTRPG
