Top 40 TTRPGs of all time

Here is a ranked list of the top 40 tabletop RPGs of all time, based on the criteria you specified:

1. Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (2014, Wizards of the Coast)
   The latest edition of the iconic fantasy RPG. Widely praised for its accessibility and flexibility while maintaining depth. Massive player base and community support. Regular official content releases and extensive third-party material.

2. Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition (2014, Chaosium)
   Beloved horror RPG based on H.P. Lovecraft's works. Known for its immersive investigative gameplay and sanity mechanics. Strong critical acclaim and dedicated fanbase. Well-supported with new content.

3. Pathfinder 2nd Edition (2019, Paizo)
   Fantasy RPG evolved from D&D 3.5. Praised for its tactical depth and character customization options. Large player community and extensive official support.

4. Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition (2018, White Wolf/Paradox Interactive)
   Gothic horror RPG focusing on vampire politics and personal horror. Well-received reimagining of the classic World of Darkness game. Active community and ongoing support.

5. Blades in the Dark (2017, Evil Hat Productions)
   Innovative heist-focused RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Highly regarded for its narrative mechanics and setting. Strong indie following and community-created content.

6. Star Wars: Edge of the Empire (2013, Fantasy Flight Games)
   Part of the acclaimed Star Wars RPG line. Praised for its narrative dice system and immersive galactic underworld setting. Well-supported with supplements.

7. Fate Core System (2013, Evil Hat Productions)
   Flexible, narrative-focused generic RPG system. Known for its adaptability and story-driven mechanics. Wide adoption and community-created content.

8. Apocalypse World 2nd Edition (2016, Lumpley Games)
   Post-apocalyptic RPG that spawned the popular Powered by the Apocalypse system. Influential design with strong critical reception. Active community creating hacks and derivatives.

9. Shadowrun 5th Edition (2013, Catalyst Game Labs)
   Cyberpunk-fantasy fusion RPG. Known for its unique setting and crunchy gameplay. Long-running franchise with dedicated fanbase.

10. Traveller (2016 edition, Mongoose Publishing)
    Classic sci-fi RPG. Praised for its detailed character creation and sandbox gameplay. Multiple editions over decades with ongoing support.

11. Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition (2018, Cubicle 7)
    Grim and perilous fantasy RPG set in the Old World. Well-regarded for its atmospheric setting and career-based character progression.

12. Numenera 2nd Edition (2018, Monte Cook Games)
    Science-fantasy RPG set in the far future. Known for its unique setting and streamlined gameplay. Strong critical reception and ongoing support.

13. Delta Green (2016, Arc Dream Publishing)
    Modern conspiracy horror RPG. Praised for its intense gameplay and detailed setting. Cult following with regular new content.

14. Cyberpunk RED (2020, R. Talsorian Games)
    Latest edition of the influential cyberpunk RPG. Well-received update to the classic game. Ties into the Cyberpunk 2077 video game.

15. The One Ring 2nd Edition (2021, Free League Publishing)
    Middle-earth RPG praised for its faithful adaptation of Tolkien's work. Strong critical reception and ongoing support.

16. Masks: A New Generation (2016, Magpie Games)
    Teenage superhero RPG powered by the Apocalypse. Known for its focus on character drama and identity. Popular in actual play shows.

17. Alien: The Roleplaying Game (2019, Free League Publishing)
    Sci-fi horror RPG based on the Alien franchise. Praised for its cinematic gameplay and tension mechanics. Well-supported with new content.

18. Mörk Borg (2020, Free League Publishing)
    Rules-light doom metal fantasy RPG. Acclaimed for its unique art direction and DIY ethos. Strong indie following.

19. Legend of the Five Rings 5th Edition (2018, Fantasy Flight Games)
    Asian-inspired fantasy RPG. Known for its rich setting and unique roll-and-keep system. Long-running franchise with dedicated fanbase.

20. Lancer (2019, Massif Press)
    Mech combat and roleplay focused sci-fi RPG. Praised for its tactical depth and free core rulebook. Strong community support.

21. 7th Sea 2nd Edition (2016, John Wick Presents)
    Swashbuckling adventure RPG. Well-received reimagining of the classic game. Known for its cinematic action and rich setting.

22. Genesys (2017, Fantasy Flight Games)
    Generic RPG system based on the Star Wars RPG mechanics. Praised for its narrative dice system and flexibility. Supported with setting books.

23. Zweihänder Grim & Perilous RPG (2017, Andrews McMeel Publishing)
    Gritty fantasy RPG inspired by Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. Known for its detailed character creation and low-magic setting.

24. Starfinder (2017, Paizo)
    Science fantasy RPG set in the far future of the Pathfinder universe. Praised for combining sci-fi and fantasy elements. Well-supported with regular releases.

25. Mutant Year Zero (2014, Free League Publishing)
    Post-apocalyptic RPG with unique resource management elements. Strong critical reception and ongoing support.

26. Symbaroum (2016, Free League Publishing)
    Dark fantasy RPG known for its atmospheric setting and artwork. Praised for its streamlined rules and rich lore.

27. City of Mist (2017, Son of Oak Game Studio)
    Noir urban fantasy RPG powered by the Apocalypse. Known for its unique tag-based character creation and investigation mechanics.

28. Forbidden Lands (2018, Free League Publishing)
    Old-school inspired fantasy RPG with sandbox exploration elements. Praised for its hexcrawl gameplay and resource management.

29. Coriolis: The Third Horizon (2017, Free League Publishing)
    Arabian Nights-inspired sci-fi RPG. Known for its unique setting and prayer mechanics. Well-supported with supplements.

30. Mothership (2018, Tuesday Knight Games)
    Rules-light sci-fi horror RPG. Praised for its accessible rules and evocative modules. Strong indie following.

31. Monsterhearts 2 (2017, Buried Without Ceremony)
    Teenage monster romance RPG powered by the Apocalypse. Known for its exploration of identity and relationships.

32. Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (2018, Pinnacle Entertainment Group)
    Fast-paced, pulpy generic RPG system. Known for its "Fast! Furious! Fun!" tagline and adaptability to various settings.

33. Dune: Adventures in the Imperium (2021, Modiphius Entertainment)
    Sci-fi RPG based on Frank Herbert's Dune universe. Praised for its faithful adaptation and focus on political intrigue.

34. Kids on Bikes (2018, Hunters Entertainment)
    Rules-light RPG focused on kids having supernatural adventures in small towns. Known for its collaborative worldbuilding.

35. Vaesen - Nordic Horror Roleplaying (2020, Free League Publishing)
    Investigative horror RPG based on Scandinavian folklore. Praised for its atmospheric setting and artwork.

36. Ironsworn (2018, Shawn Tomkin)
    Free, solo-friendly fantasy RPG. Known for its innovative mechanics that support solo, co-op, and guided play.

37. Changeling: The Lost 2nd Edition (2019, Onyx Path Publishing)
    Modern fantasy RPG focused on changelings in the World of Darkness setting. Praised for its exploration of trauma and identity.

38. Tales from the Loop (2017, Free League Publishing)
    1980s-inspired sci-fi mystery RPG based on Simon Stålenhag's art. Known for its unique setting and focus on kid protagonists.

39. Spire: The City Must Fall (2018, Rowan, Rook and Decard)
    Dark fantasy RPG about drow revolutionaries. Praised for its unique setting and streamlined mechanics.

40. Fiasco (2009, Bully Pulpit Games)
    GM-less storytelling RPG inspired by Coen Brothers films. Known for generating chaotic, cinematic stories. Influential in the indie RPG scene.

This list takes into account critical reception, fan popularity, gameplay quality, content depth, community engagement, and ongoing support. The rankings may vary depending on individual preferences and specific criteria weighting.

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