Evolving characters, chaotic lands
Bug & Claw is a fictional world where highly intelligent mutant arthropods rule what's left of the devastated world left by humans. Follow the creation of the tabletop game or read stories about unique characters and lands.
Subject to change
Key features
Great stuff coming soon! Stay tuned for...
Rules-light base
An OSR-style system, easy to spin-up characters and run.
Ingenuity > mechanics
Players are encouraged to solve problems creatively.
DM & player advice
Tools to enhance your games and what happens in between.
Simple + chaotic
Random tables change with player contexts to keep things fresh.
Solving & exploring > combat
Equivalent of XP is awarded based on solving problems and exploring, not killing.
Unique levelling system
Based on how arthropods molt but expanded for a world ripe with mutation.
Optional factions & lands
Play with our maps, organizations, and the benefits (and drawbacks) that come with them, or not at all
Epic stories
Accompanying fiction to help you get to know the world.
Slot-based inventory
Trimmed-down, so you bring and leave behind what matters.