Explore every episode of the podcast Games in The Dark
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zweihander: Episode 10 - Settling Debts (Actual Play TTRPG) | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:39:41 | |
It’s a showdown with the black ooze toad! The Rat Raiders test their mettle in this terrifying battle, and their psyches are scarred from the confrontation. Each of the survivors must plot their path forward in the aftermath as they set off to achieve some individual goals during downtime. The Raiders tie up some remaining loose ends before setting out for more adventures. | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 9 - Money Talks (Actual Play TTRPG) | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:24:54 | |
The Raiders head to the Boar’s Head Tavern in search of Randy the Screw. Therein, they discover a bit more than they bargained for, and one Raider sees something truly rewarding. Heading from the roadside tavern into the town proper, the crew stakes out the home where they suspect Randy to be hiding. As they move to confront the alchemist, new horrors are revealed. Will the Raiders confront the horrors or flee as cowards? | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 8 - Down River (Actual Play TTRPG) | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:43:12 | |
After their spectacular failure to sell the head and hands of a zombie to a fence, the Rat Raiders decide to pursue a lead to the docks. Their negotiations earn them a trip down river towards Black Reed Bridge, the direction of their quarry and the site of a horrifying new development in the river system. Extortion permeates the episode, to both the detriment and benefit of the Raiders | |||
| Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 7 - Bloody Hands (Actual Play TTRPG) | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:21:42 | |
Crowley attempts to explain the bandit camp to Bronz, and their mutual lack of trust complicates matters. The pair make a return journey to the Mountain of Peter the Bandit, where Bronz witnesses for himself the consequences of the cave. Paranoia, mistrust, and bloody twists ensue in this episode of OSR. | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 7 - Devilish Alchemy | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:48:24 | |
The Rat Raiders investigate Randy the Screw’s alchemist shop under the guise of authorized money collectors. While they initially discover a shop that appears to be ransacked, their investigations turn up a few leads and expose the awful truth of Randy’s experiments. As the Raiders attempt to offload their filthy lucre, the bargain with their fence doesn’t quite go to plan. | |||
| Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 6 - Massacre At The Mountain (Actual Play TTRPG) | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:37:30 | |
The consequences of a curse lead Grogwat and Crowley down an unexpected path into the wilderness. Far from help and civilization, the duo test their cunning, accuracy, and fortitude in a bloody battle. The odds aren’t in the favor of the pair as they psychotically attack everything in sight. Enjoy an absolute rollercoaster of an episode as the group returns to OSR! | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 10 - The Heart Of The Bloom (Actual Play TTRPG) | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:18:37 | |
The investigators follow their best lead to the Sheriff's house, and discover a disgusting inhabitant and even worse developments below. The conclusion of the campaign sees the group delve into tunnels beneath the town and discover the awful truth of the fungal infection that has cursed the town. How many will live through the conclusion to our run of Liminal Horror? 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Old Gods Of Appalachia: Part 3 (Finale) - Of Beasts And Trees (Actual Play TTRPG) | 12 Jan 2026 | 01:58:30 | |
Venturing deeper into Jimmy’s Hell, the quartet of local investigators navigate the maze of laurel while a mysterious beast stalks them from the undergrowth. Violence, fear, paranoia, and strange dealings abound in this third and final part of The Old Gods of Appalachia. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Old Gods Of Appalachia: Part 2 - Jimmy's Hell (Actual Play TTRPG) | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:25:36 | |
The confrontation with Pollard Bayles reveals new mysteries, and a local joins our trio of investigators. As the group heads out of town, they’re faced with tangled webs of claustrophobia-inducing vegetation and unexpected obstacles. One of the group, it seems, is harboring a dark secret from the rest as they delve into the troubling wilderness. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Old Gods of Appalachia: Part 1 - Hootenanny Hijinx (Actual Play TTRPG) | 05 Jan 2026 | 01:45:34 | |
Something ain’t right down in the holler. Locals gather for a good ol' time filled with fiddle music, but quickly discover that something strange is afoot. Join our players for this first episode in a limited run of The Old Gods of Appalachia. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 9 - I Love You, Mwa (Actual Play TTRPG) | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:38:25 | |
In the aftermath of frightening discoveries at Hines Farm, the investigators try to put the pieces together and figure out what’s happening in their town. After confirming recent events with Bobby, the stock boy who saw the kerfuffle at the Co-op, a series of new developments seem to confirm the investigators’ suspicions. Having checked in with the Sheriff, the investigators realize that it’s up to them to bring the truth to light. 3 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 8 – The Book Club (Actual Play TTRPG) | 29 Dec 2025 | 01:32:16 | |
Meet The Book Club, a group of concerned and slightly conspiracy-oriented Coldwater citizens who have sensed a mysterious underbelly in the town since the strange deaths a year ago. The group is made up of: Aaron, the local journalist; Richard, a well-spoken retiree; Charles, the town’s librarian; and Allgenon, a mycologist consulting with the Book Club. The quartet of amateur investigators catches wind of the strange reappearance of the park ranger, and the violent end of a few folks at the local Co-op. Based on this info, they track down some leads and attempt to uncover what they’ve suspected for months: there are stranger things occurring in Coldwater than anyone is willing to admit. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 7 - No Vacancy (Actual Play TTRPG) | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:57:52 | |
Percy and his two tagalongs seek an interview with the recent inhabitants of The Lodge, a one-time tourist destination turned private residence. Things get tense, and the conversation leads to a significant bomb being dropped. Meanwhile, nearby nature enthusiasts make grave discoveries and uncover the evidence of a massive conspiracy. Stay tuned for Gore, but perhaps not 4 Cash. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Dungeon Box (Beta): Episode 1 - Toad Invasion & Rock Hard Haikus (SPECIAL EDITION) | 22 Dec 2025 | 01:14:26 | |
Join the cast as they hop into DungeonBox (beta), a JackBox-like party game where the players respond to adventure prompts and vote to see where the story takes them. The crew runs through two scenarios - the first, an outbreak of quickly multiplying toads that threaten a village; the second, a mysterious inhabitant of a tower causing some measure of panic in town. There’s enough gluten intolerance, romance, and haiku deathmatch for everyone in this special episode of Games in The Dark. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 6 - Tea Time (Actual Play TTRPG) | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:41:34 | |
The situation at the Co-op bears grave consequences for one of our investigators. In the aftermath of fungus-induced savagery, the group gets some information about the recent history of the town and starts to formulate some ideas, theories, and plans of action. Gore 4 Cash continues to generate that good good content, and the investigators get a new target for their interviews. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 5 - Kerfuffle At The Co-Op (Actual Play) | 15 Dec 2025 | 01:42:42 | |
Our brave podcaster Percy Dukes valiantly leads his two contracted employees as they confront confusing camp conundrums, perilous pizza, and a shady sheriff. Dukes suffers the indignity of staying the night in Delbert’s trailer, but is pleasantly surprised by the kickoff of Coldwater’s annual Blueberry Festival. The trio continues their investigation by seeking interview subjects in town, but is surprised to discover the reemergence of a missing person in the middle of the local Co-op. Thrilling content for the listeners of Gore 4 Cash! 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 4 - Gore 4 Cash (Actual Play) | 12 Dec 2025 | 01:36:12 | |
Join true crime podcaster Percy Dukes as he investigates recent disappearances at Camp Coldwater. Along with this celebrated pod celebrity are Charleston, the musician-turned-sound guy, and Delbert, an elderly fishing guide. Along his journey into the mysteries of Camp Coldwater, Dukes will record his thoughts on the small nearby town of Coldwater, capture the mood and ambience of the water and woods, and confront fearsome fauna. Stay tuned, listeners, for this foray into true crime, recorded for your enjoyment on the Gore 4 Cash pod. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 3 - The Thing In The Woods (Actual Play) | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:44:46 | |
Place your bets on who survives this one. The search for Mike and Stavros takes a dark turn as the campers realize the deserted campground is hiding far more than bad vibes. After car trouble traps them at Camp Coldwater, a small group heads deeper into the woods—and that decision spirals into an unhinged chain of events none of them are prepared for. Strange lights, cryptid clues, and something twisted moving between the trees bring the group face-to-face with the true horror lurking out in the forest. What started as a simple rescue mission becomes a fight to stay in control—and stay alive. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 2 - Camp Strange (Actual Play) | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:37:42 | |
Alex and Tubs return one year after their last scenario, joining friends for what should’ve been a simple camping trip. But tension from their past supernatural encounter lingers beneath the surface as the group heads deeper into the woods.What begins as a lighthearted getaway turns into a cryptid-ridden descent into the dark, where reality bends and something old watches from between the trees.A narrative-focused TTRPG horror episode featuring mystery, tension, and slow-burn dread. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 5 - Pig’s Blood | 01 Dec 2025 | 01:41:41 | |
In the aftermath of violence at the inn, the raiders attempt to pick up the pieces. While mistrust and tension still threaten the future of the group, they must first contend with a giant and terrible threat in the present. There’s no rest for the wicked, it would seem. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Liminal Horror: Episode 1 - Worm Hole | 28 Nov 2025 | 01:35:35 | |
What does it take to make someone question their reality? What causes a person to believe so fervently that government black hats are keeping some horrible, eldritch truth from the public? Discover a descent into conspiracy and paranoia as a group of normal citizens are confronted with the surreal in our first episode of Liminal Horror. Few make it out with their lives or minds intact. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 4- The Drowned Lion (Actual Play) | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:36:57 | |
Many paths present themselves for our mercenaries. After planning their next moves, the raiders say goodbye to Saint Lewiston and head to the Drowned Lion Inn in search of a missing White Hawk patrol. Things start to go badly, and then get so much worse. 1 star tavern review, locals ruined the experience 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 6 - Brown Eyes, Black Markets (Actual Play TTRPG) | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:37:33 | |
The Rat Raiders celebrate their newfound freedom by spending a few days lounging at the waffle house and shopping the local market. They get a lead on a local job, the simple details of which prove entirely too confusing for these numbskulls. Who is Brown Eye Barry, and are the RRs working for or trying to catch Randy the Screw? Your guess is as good as ours. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 3 - The Casket & The Kid (Actual Play) | 17 Nov 2025 | 01:36:30 | |
Morning comes to Vasyl’s keep, and the survivors of the last few days try to set a path for the future. The raiders strategize about how to proceed while tensions among them simmer. Ultimately, the road calls to all raiders and they set off back into the Mythic North to sell their plunder. An opportunity for a new party member presents itself. Weekly releases every Monday! Artwork by Mason: https://www.instagram.com/poison.patches/ 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 5 - The Rat Raiders (Actual Play) | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:33:16 | |
After making decisions about how to proceed, the group seeks out the brands that will grant them freedom. They finally give themselves a group name, and Hiam seeks for the fate of his dog Hendrix. Everyone learns a lot about greasy spoons and waffle joints. Roll credits on the intro, baby, the prologue just ended. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 2 - The Blood Lord (Actual Play) | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:33:10 | |
Face to face with the vampire lord Vasyl in the moonlight beneath his keep, the raiders find themselves in a desperate situation. With few options before them, it’s a coin flip whether they’re lambs to the slaughter or just lucky enough to survive. Weekly releases every Monday! Artwork by Mason: https://www.instagram.com/poison.patches/ 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 4 - Big Trouble in Little Undercity (Actual Play) | 07 Nov 2025 | 01:33:23 | |
The group barters with a Skrzzak raider and tries to figure out what their moral compass is. Along the way, there’s a near total party kill, sewage alight in green flame, sorcery, and plunder. The Undercity is ripe with corruption. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 1 - Vampire Hunt (Actual Play) | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:51:17 | |
Jump into the first recorded session of an ongoing campaign using Outcast Silver Raiders. The raiders - Bronz, Crowley, and Grogwat - have traveled far across the Mythic North over the past few months, discovering occult haunts, beasts of legend, and murderous zealots. They are currently under employ of the White Hawks, a large mercenary guild, and have located the alleged keep of a vampire in a far flung range of mountains. Having journeyed to the keep with a band of arrogant knights, the raiders seek the treasure - or doom - that lies within. Weekly releases every Monday! Artwork by Mason: https://www.instagram.com/poison.patches/ 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 3 - The Smith’s Proposition (Actual Play) | 01 Nov 2025 | 01:29:24 | |
A dwarven smith in the Undercity offers the group a risky proposition, promising answers about the Skrzzak threat and the power of wytchstone. While negotiations heat up, psychedelic mushrooms hijack one party member and cuddly rats line up for belly scritches, turning the whole affair into a literal and figurative shit show. New episodes every Friday. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 2 - Welcome to the Undercity (Actual Play) | 01 Nov 2025 | 01:30:36 | |
The group tests their luck and appetite in the Undercity, making a questionable dining choice that draws the attention of violent denizens hiding in the ruins. Something twisted lives beneath these streets and the party is about to find out exactly how dangerous it is. New episodes every Friday. 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||
| Zweihander: Episode 1 - Prisoners Unbound (Actual Play) | 01 Nov 2025 | 01:36:40 | |
Offered freedom from their prison cells in exchange for retrieving Wytchstone from the Undercity, the group descends from Black Grate Prison into the subterranean ruins. While their motives and intentions are as yet unclear, one thing is certain: they’re tested in combat by a trio of wandering Skrzzak scavengers. Weekly releases every Friday! 'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au | |||