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. It is the 1st largest community in the Roleplay topic page.

Roughly 44K 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: +44K members
Growth: +2.8% / 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: 38K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 874 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
    28 posts in the past month
    1. I want to run a sci-fi / fantasy setting with magic, swords, guns, and mecha (or planes?) and have them feel like they all belong. Is there a system that allows that?
    2. Best RPG systems for a Wild West campaign?
    3. What's the best miniatures board game for someone who misses TTRPGs?
    #1
    Game Suggestion
    I want to run a sci-fi / fantasy setting with magic, swords, guns, and mecha (or planes?) and have them feel like they all belong. Is there a system that allows that? · Best RPG systems for a Wild West campaign? · What's the best miniatures board game for someone who misses TTRPGs?
    28
  • Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Hypothetical: D&D is gone. What takes its place?
    2. What is the best cyberpunk game in your opinion and why?
    3. Let's Learn About New RPGs! - Week 15 "Urban Fantasy"
    #2
    Discussion
    Hypothetical: D&D is gone. What takes its place? · What is the best cyberpunk game in your opinion and why? · Let's Learn About New RPGs! - Week 15 "Urban Fantasy"
    12
  • Basic Questions
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Popular IP + unexpected TTRPG that makes you go: wait, that actually works
    2. Are there any ttrpgs that you love running but hate playing or viceversa?
    3. What is the best system-agnostic setting book?
    #3
    Basic Questions
    Popular IP + unexpected TTRPG that makes you go: wait, that actually works · Are there any ttrpgs that you love running but hate playing or viceversa? · What is the best system-agnostic setting book?
    9
  • Game Master
    8 posts in the past month
    1. My return to GMing after a 10+ year hiatus has been pretty great so far.
    2. How do you make travel itself a challenge in a TTRPG? Looking for creative mechanics and narrative ideas!
    3. Magical Halloween fair attractions and games?
    #4
    Game Master
    My return to GMing after a 10+ year hiatus has been pretty great so far. · How do you make travel itself a challenge in a TTRPG? Looking for creative mechanics and narrative ideas! · Magical Halloween fair attractions and games?
    8
  • Self Promotion
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I created a simple system to play with my friends
    2. Demon Star: Science Phantasy Adventure Game – A Kitchen-Sinky Review
    3. [Self-Promotion] The Belgariade: Chronicles of Faldor — A free, single-file browser RPG celebrating classic fantasy (v10.2, PC & Mobile)
    #5
    Self Promotion
    I created a simple system to play with my friends · Demon Star: Science Phantasy Adventure Game – A Kitchen-Sinky Review · [Self-Promotion] The Belgariade: Chronicles of Faldor — A free, single-file browser RPG celebrating classic fantasy (v10.2, PC & Mobile)
    7

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.