Torg

Torg is a tabletop role-playing game first published in 1990 by West End Games. It is known for a cross-genre setting that blends fantasy, horror, science fiction, and pulp adventure within a single world.

Setting: The planet Earth becomes a battleground when interdimensional realms called Cosms invade, overlaying reality with their own laws, geography, and social orders. The result is a patchwork of regions where different Cosms exert control, creating conflicts and opportunities for players to negotiate, survive, or resist.

Gameplay and themes: The game emphasizes collaborative storytelling and campaign play. Players typically take on roles that interact with threatened populations and shifting laws of physics as the invading Cosms push their agendas. The rules are designed to support fast, cinematic play across multiple genres.

Publication history: The original line appeared in 1990 from West End Games and expanded with numerous supplements. In 2017, Ulisses Spiele released a new edition titled Torg Eternity, renewing the setting with updated rules and a modern presentation. Additional sourcebooks and updates have followed to support ongoing play and campaign development.

Legacy: Torg is considered a landmark in tabletop role-playing for its multi-genre concept and has maintained a devoted fanbase and continued publisher interest. It influenced later cross-genre RPGs by demonstrating how disparate genres could be integrated into a single shared setting.