r/rpg

Community Overview

About r/rpg

A subreddit for all things related to tabletop roleplaying games

The community at a glance

r/rpg is a Subreddit for Gamers and Roleplayers and storytellers with roughly 1.6M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Roleplay communities list.

Roughly 34K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Rpg, System, and Ttrpg. Product recommendations often mention star wars ttrpg edition and e-reader format games.

On Reddit
1.6M Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +34K members
Growth: +2.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 19K members
  • 2014: 17K members
  • 2015: 11K members
  • 2016: 19K members
  • 2017: 42K members
  • 2018: 290K members
  • 2019: 358K members
  • 2020: 524K members
  • 2023: 208K members
  • 2024: 15K members
  • 2025: 22K members
  • 2026: 22K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 808 members
  • Oct: 739 members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Topics

  • Rpg
    352 posts in the past month
    #1
    Rpg
    352
  • System
    189 posts in the past month
    #2
    System
    189
  • Ttrpg
    105 posts in the past month
    #3
    Ttrpg
    105
  • Looking For
    51 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For
    51
  • Gm
    39 posts in the past month
    #5
    Gm
    39

Flair

  • Game Suggestion
    38 posts in the past month
    1. MCDM has released a free alpha playtest and dungeon for their upcoming survival horror dungeon RPG "Crows"
    2. People who gave up DnD for a different system, what made you make the change?
    3. Favorite "climax mechanic" in an RPG?
    #1
    Game Suggestion
    MCDM has released a free alpha playtest and dungeon for their upcoming survival horror dungeon RPG "Crows" · People who gave up DnD for a different system, what made you make the change? · Favorite "climax mechanic" in an RPG?
    38
  • Discussion
    37 posts in the past month
    1. [Pathfinder] Paizo Restructuring: A Difficult Update About Our Future
    2. Why don’t RPGs put a character sheet example in the rulebook?
    3. Why do a lot of people become bloodthirsty when they play RPGs?
    #2
    Discussion
    [Pathfinder] Paizo Restructuring: A Difficult Update About Our Future · Why don’t RPGs put a character sheet example in the rulebook? · Why do a lot of people become bloodthirsty when they play RPGs?
    37
  • Basic Questions
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Which TTRPG publisher has earned your blind loyalty?
    2. There are so many amazing RPG creators, indie and corporate, but are there any bad eggs I should avoid?
    3. What do you miss from D&D when you play/try other systems?
    #3
    Basic Questions
    Which TTRPG publisher has earned your blind loyalty? · There are so many amazing RPG creators, indie and corporate, but are there any bad eggs I should avoid? · What do you miss from D&D when you play/try other systems?
    20
  • Game Master
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I am giving you my permission to be bad
    2. How to prep situations, not plots
    3. Is splitting the party really that bad?
    #4
    Game Master
    I am giving you my permission to be bad · How to prep situations, not plots · Is splitting the party really that bad?
    13
  • Resources/Tools
    8 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best tips and resources for prepping light?
    2. Please Use "Weird" Music!
    3. Best World Building Resources
    #5
    Resources/Tools
    What are the best tips and resources for prepping light? · Please Use "Weird" Music! · Best World Building Resources
    8

Product recommendations

  • star wars ttrpg edition
    2 posts in the past month
    1. whats the best Star Wars TTRPG edition?
    2. whats the best Star Wars TTRPG edition?
    #1
    star wars ttrpg edition
    whats the best Star Wars TTRPG edition? · whats the best Star Wars TTRPG edition?
    2
  • e-reader format games
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best games that come in e-reader format?
    2. What are the best games that come in e-reader format?
    #2
    e-reader format games
    What are the best games that come in e-reader format? · What are the best games that come in e-reader format?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/rpg for?
Best for Gamers and Roleplayers and storytellers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/rpg free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/rpg have?
Roughly 1.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/rpg on?
r/rpg runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/rpg cover?
On the Hive Index, r/rpg is organized under Gamers, Roleplayers and storytellers.
How do I join r/rpg?
You can join r/rpg by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Gaming communities like?
One of the largest topic areas on the site, spanning PC gaming, consoles, mobile, and tabletop. Discord is the dominant platform with massive servers for individual games and general gaming culture, while Reddit hosts some of the most active game-specific communities on the internet. Covers everything from casual play to competitive esports and game development.

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