ShadowSun Review: Dark Sun-Inspired Shadowdark Setting π
Explore ShadowSun, a dark, post-apocalyptic campaign setting for Shadowdark RPG, filled with brutal survival and fantasy adventures.

Dungeons and Dyslexia
4.3K views β’ Jan 3, 2025

About this video
Welcome to our in-depth review of ShadowSun, a Dark Sun-inspired campaign setting for the Shadowdark RPG! If you love post-apocalyptic fantasy, brutal survival mechanics, and swords & sorcery vibes, then ShadowSun is the perfect setting for your next old-school tabletop adventure.
In this video, we explore everything ShadowSun has to offer:
A harsh, sun-scorched world filled with danger and mystery
New classes, spells, monsters, and magic rules built for gritty, survival-based gameplay
Rules for psionics, resource scarcity, and sandbox exploration
Why ShadowSun is perfect for OSR lovers, Dark Sun fans, and Shadowdark GMs
Whether youβre a seasoned Shadowdark dungeon master or new to OSR gaming, ShadowSun delivers that classic sword & sorcery feel with modern rules. Think Conan, Mad Max, and Dark Sun all rolled into one!
Drivethru RPG affiliate link
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/433340/shadowsun-a-shadowdark-setting?affiliate_id=43170
Let me know in the comments: Would you run a game in the ShadowSun setting?
Donβt forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more Shadowdark reviews, TTRPG content, and old-school game deep dives!
ShadowSun, an stand alone world book for Shadow Dark was recommended to me by @scottlurker991 so that I could run the long out of print Dark Sun campaign for Dungeons and Dragons
#ShadowSun #ShadowdarkRPG #DarkSun #OSR #TTRPGReview #SwordAndSorcery #TabletopRPG #OldSchoolRevival #IndieTTRPG #DNDAlternative #FantasyRPG #PostApocalypticFantasy #DungeonCrawl #ttrpgcommunity
In this video, we explore everything ShadowSun has to offer:
A harsh, sun-scorched world filled with danger and mystery
New classes, spells, monsters, and magic rules built for gritty, survival-based gameplay
Rules for psionics, resource scarcity, and sandbox exploration
Why ShadowSun is perfect for OSR lovers, Dark Sun fans, and Shadowdark GMs
Whether youβre a seasoned Shadowdark dungeon master or new to OSR gaming, ShadowSun delivers that classic sword & sorcery feel with modern rules. Think Conan, Mad Max, and Dark Sun all rolled into one!
Drivethru RPG affiliate link
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/433340/shadowsun-a-shadowdark-setting?affiliate_id=43170
Let me know in the comments: Would you run a game in the ShadowSun setting?
Donβt forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more Shadowdark reviews, TTRPG content, and old-school game deep dives!
ShadowSun, an stand alone world book for Shadow Dark was recommended to me by @scottlurker991 so that I could run the long out of print Dark Sun campaign for Dungeons and Dragons
#ShadowSun #ShadowdarkRPG #DarkSun #OSR #TTRPGReview #SwordAndSorcery #TabletopRPG #OldSchoolRevival #IndieTTRPG #DNDAlternative #FantasyRPG #PostApocalypticFantasy #DungeonCrawl #ttrpgcommunity
Tags and Topics
Browse our collection to discover more content in these categories.
Video Information
Views
4.3K
Likes
238
Duration
31:44
Published
Jan 3, 2025
User Reviews
4.6
(4) Related Trending Topics
LIVE TRENDSRelated trending topics. Click any trend to explore more videos.
No specific trending topics match this video yet.
Explore All Trends