Caligaes' XENO
A downloadable TTRPG
Caligaes' XENO is a Mexican minimalist TTRPG in which players take on the role of a terrifying alien creature sent to Earth to atone for their sins.
The game is designed for 2 to 5 players, including the Alien Master, who can enjoy one-shots where they hunt humans, fight demons, and fulfill MOTHER's objectives.
FEATURES:
- Fast, violent, and deadly battles.
- A two action combat system.
- 4 XENOS, 4 OBJECTIVES, and 4 different NEMESIS that are randomly selected each game.
- 3d4-based mechanics with a unique hit point system.
- Free to download, easy to print core rules in a pamphlet format.
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EXPANSIONS:
Z-KOM VICTIMARY:
The Z-KOM VICTIMARY is a collection of tools, victims and mechanics for the Z-KOM NEMESIS.
In this expansion you will find:
- 8 different Z-KOM VICTIMS
- "Combat Analysis" Z-KOMs unique faction ability.
- New mechanics for exploration and world interaction.
- Experimental Equipment to shake every battle.
- Squad mechanics so that the soldiers survive a little longer.
Everything packed in a printable pamphlet format, with amazing art by Raúl el Ghoul.
HENS & CHICKS
HENS & CHICKS is the first official module of XENO, which takes a group of newly spawned XENOS through the genetic research lab "MONOD," with the sole objective of rescuing MOTHER from the clutches of Z-KOM.
In this 38-page ZINE, you will find:
- A story filled with reverse horror, drama, and extreme violence.
- Rules for Combat Against Multiple VICTIMS and for ALLIES vs VICTIMS.
- A glimpse into the world of XENO and its lore.
- Random tables for VICTIM names and dangers in the ventilation DUCTS.
- Brutal artwork by Raúl el Ghoul.
Xeno is based on role-playing games such as Mork Borg, Pathfinder 2e, and The Witch is Dead, and inspired by works like Alien, The Thing, Carrion, and X-Com.
Special thanks to Blind Archivist, Jaime Reyes, and Destiny Dice for making this translation possible.
A Caligaes' XENO Backerkit will be announced soon, so be sure to follow me here and on my social media: https://linktr.ee/Caligaes
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Published | 3 days ago |
Status | Released |
Category | Physical game |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 total ratings) |
Author | Caligaes |
Tags | Aliens, Horror, nsr, One-shot, rules-lite, Sci-fi, tabletop-role-playing-game, Tabletop role-playing game |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Purchase
In order to download this TTRPG you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $10 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Community copies
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Community copies
If you can't afford the expansions grab a free community copy!
New community copies will be added when people buy or review the game.
- 1 community copy for each copy sold.
- 5 community copies for each review or actual play.
Extra Copies: 32
Download demo
Development log
- Caligaes' XENO Community Copies3 days ago
- Caligaes' XENO is now available!3 days ago
Comments
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A GREAT GAME! WE NEED MORE EXPANSIONS!
Thank you! I have more XENOS and a new adventure coming (hopefully) soon!
Awesome art and layout, Caligaes.
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
A really fun and awesome game. Caligaes is a creative force in the TTRPG community and i need more of his games.
Thank you! There's more to come!
The hardest part of this game is playing it and not having a blast.
Thank you!!