Explore the Settings

From the Weird West to far-future battlefields, from high fantasy to modern horror— Savage Worlds brings incredible worlds to life. Discover the settings that have captivated players for decades.

Wild west town at sunset with cowboys, mysterious fog, and supernatural creatures - Deadlands Weird West setting
The Original Weird West

Deadlands: The Weird West

The Civil War rages on, fueled by ghost rock—a mysterious mineral that powers impossible technology. Gunslingers, hucksters, mad scientists, and blessed warriors face horrors from beyond in a West that never was, but should have been.

  • Iconic setting that defined Weird West gaming for 30+ years
  • Play gunslingers, shamans, mad scientists, and hex-slingers
  • Face down the Reckoners and their supernatural terrors
  • Rich alternate history where the impossible becomes real
Futuristic frontier colony on alien planet with sci-fi western aesthetic - Deadlands Lost Colony
Sci-Fi Weird West

Deadlands: Lost Colony

The Weird West goes to space! Earth is destroyed, and humanity's survivors fled to the distant planet Banshee. But the Reckoners followed. Face alien threats, corporate conspiracies, and the horrors that destroyed Earth in this sci-fi western mashup.

  • The Weird West meets space colonization
  • Explore the hostile planet Banshee with its deadly native life
  • Fight corporate greed and supernatural evil among the stars
  • Classic Deadlands horror in a far-future frontier
Epic fantasy castle with wizards, warriors, and dragons - Savage Pathfinder high fantasy in Golarion
Epic Fantasy Reimagined

Savage Pathfinder

The beloved world of Golarion meets the streamlined speed of Savage Worlds. Epic high fantasy adventures with iconic classes, rich lore, and legendary encounters—without the complexity. Experience Pathfinder's Age of Lost Omens like never before.

  • Play classic fantasy archetypes with Savage Worlds speed
  • Explore the legendary Age of Lost Omens setting
  • Adventure Paths designed for cinematic, fast-paced play
  • All the depth of Pathfinder, none of the drag
Futuristic mech battle with magic and dimensional rifts - Savage Rifts megaversal combat
Megaversal Crossover

Savage Rifts

Magic and technology collide in a shattered Earth where dragons battle mechs, techno-wizards wield reality-bending powers, and dimensional rifts tear open gateways to infinite worlds. Play iconic classes like Glitter Boys, Ley Line Walkers, and Cyber-Knights.

  • Play iconic Rifts classes with streamlined Savage Worlds rules
  • Megadamage combat that keeps the explosive action fast
  • Mix magic, psionics, and cutting-edge tech in one party
  • Infinite possibilities across countless dimensions
Supervillains with powers standing against alien invasion - Necessary Evil dark superhero setting
Supervillains Save the World

Necessary Evil

The superheroes are dead. Alien invaders have conquered Earth. Now the world's only hope rests with those the heroes once fought: the supervillains. Will you save humanity—or seize power in the chaos? The choice is yours in this dark superhero setting.

  • Play supervillains forced to become unlikely heroes
  • Resist the V'sori alien occupation of Earth
  • Assemble a team with powers from mind control to super strength
  • Morally complex campaigns where the line between hero and villain blurs
Appalachian mountains with fog, old cabin, and supernatural folk horror atmosphere - Holler setting
Folk Horror in Appalachia

Holler

Something's wrong in the hollers of Appalachia. Ancient evils stir beneath the mountains, and the old ways offer the only protection. Folk horror meets mountain magic in this haunting setting where family, faith, and folklore are all that stand between humanity and the darkness.

  • Folk horror inspired by Appalachian legends and lore
  • Play locals fighting ancient evils with mountain magic
  • Rich atmosphere of isolation, tradition, and creeping dread
  • Grounded horror where community and family matter
College campus at night with students investigating supernatural mysteries - East Texas University urban horror
Campus Horror & Mystery

East Texas University

College life at East Texas University is tough enough—classes, exams, social drama. But when supernatural threats emerge from the shadows, students must band together. Balance academics with monster hunting in this modern horror setting perfect for episodic campaigns.

  • Modern horror meets college life drama
  • Investigate mysteries, hunt monsters, and pass your finals
  • Perfect for episodic 'monster of the week' campaigns
  • Accessible entry point for new players with relatable setting
Martial artist on misty mountain peak with bamboo forest - Ghost Mountain wuxia setting
Wuxia Action & Adventure

Ghost Mountain

Soar through bamboo forests, duel on mountaintops, and master legendary martial arts techniques. Ghost Mountain brings the cinematic action of wuxia films to life with gravity-defying combat, mystical qi powers, and honor-bound warriors in a world of martial arts legends.

  • Cinematic wuxia action with wire-fu martial arts
  • Master chi techniques and legendary fighting styles
  • Honor, duty, and revenge drive dramatic character stories
  • Fast-paced combat that captures the feel of martial arts cinema
SWADE core rulebook - Savage Worlds Adventure Edition for any setting

SWADE: Your Rules for Any Setting

Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (SWADE) is the core ruleset that powers all these incredible worlds—and countless more. One system. Infinite possibilities. Create your own setting, or explore hundreds of published worlds from talented creators worldwide.

Why Savage Worlds?

One system. Infinite worlds. Learn once, play anywhere.

Fast, Furious, Fun

Combat flows at the speed of story. No waiting. No drag. Just epic moments that keep everyone engaged.

Easy to Learn

New players rolling characters in minutes. Veterans finding depth for years. The sweet spot of RPG design.

Truly Universal

From pulp westerns to cosmic horror, space opera to high fantasy—one system handles it all with style.

Ready to Roll?

Pick your setting. Build your character. Start your adventure.