HexGen Role-Playing System

While developing the HexGen: Fantasy RPG, we looked at simplyfying the game system and in the process created a lighter version to complement the deeper full HexGen RPG system. Introducing the HexGen Lite RPG!

HexGen Lite RPG is a fast-paced, narrative-driven role-playing game designed for thrilling one-shots and short campaigns. It strips away the heavy rules of traditional RPGs and puts the focus where it belongs – on the story, the choices, and the drama between characters. Whether you’re planning a daring heist, unraveling a chilling mystery, or stepping into a horror scenario, HexGen Lite gives you the tools to create unforgettable adventures with minimal prep.

All you need is a handful of dice, a few friends, and your imagination. Character creation takes only minutes, and the system’s elegant dice mechanics ensure that tension and risk are always at the heart of the game. Success comes easily—until Stress begins to twist your luck, and failure strikes when it hurts most.

If you’ve ever wanted to dive straight into the action without wading through endless charts and rulebooks, HexGen Lite RPG is the game for you.

• Simple and fast: Create unique characters in minutes using the six Life Paths—Charm, Elude, Force, Research, Tinker and Wing It!
• Story-driven tension: Success is always within reach, but Stress pushes your character closer to breakdowns, injuries, or worse.
• Perfect for heists, mysteries, and horror: The streamlined mechanics keep the focus on clever plans, dramatic twists, and desperate gambits.
• Pick-up-and-play: Ideal for conventions, game nights, or introducing new players to role-playing.

With HexGen Lite RPG, every choice matters and every roll has weight.

Play HexGen Lite. Risk everything. Tell unforgettable stories.

You can purchase HexGen Lite from DriveThruRPG.