Independent Games. Immersive Stories.
SBM Publishing is a creator-led indie game studio dedicated to crafting immersive, story-driven tabletop games for solo adventurers, co-op parties, and narrative wargamers. We publish original titles across a range of genres—including WW2, weird war, dark fantasy, sci-fi horror, post-apocalyptic survival, and historical conflict—with a focus on solo and co-operative play.
Whether you’re diving into WW2 battles, unraveling supernatural mysteries, or leading troops in forgotten conflicts, our games aim to put the story in your hands and keep the dice on your table.
What We Make
Tabletop Games with Narrative Muscle
Our growing catalog includes a large range of games for Two Hour Wargames, and samples include:
RPG Adventures and Campaigns
- 5150: So Sweet, So Cold, So Fair – A noir-horror solo RPG set in the 5150 universe, where players uncover dark secrets one roll at a time.
- The Border Kingdoms – A classic fantasy setting at the fringes of the “civilized” world of Talomir – an area of clashing cultures, high adventure, lost civilizations and monstrous creatures.
- Blood and Honey – A grimdark OSR adventure set in a fantastic 15th Century England for Dark Albion and Shadowdark RPGs.
Wargame Expansions and Campaigns
- NUTS! Desert War – An expansion for NUTS! that places you into the thick of the action in the War in North African with detailed campaign mechanics and new factions, and mini campaigns for the LRDG and Tobruk.
- NUTS! Chindits in Burma – Jungle warfare missions based on real WW2 long-range patrols.
Genre Fusion and Weird War Settings
- NUTS! Weird War 2: The War That Broke the World – A sweeping reimagining of WW2 featuring magic, mecha, rayguns, and monsters—designed for solo, co-op, and sandbox campaign play.
Microgames and Zine Projects
- Portal Foundation Adventures – Pocket-sized journaling RPGs in an alternate-reality America where dimensional anomalies and covert agencies clash.
Many of our projects remix or expand popular indie systems like Two Hour Wargames (THW) to support unique genres and play styles.
Our Design Philosophy
We believe that great games don’t need huge boxes or complex rulebooks. They need:
✅ Rich settings that spark your imagination
✅ Solo & co-op mechanics that eliminate the need for a GM
✅ Emergent narrative through simple tools, dice rolls, and player choices
✅ Modular systems that reward experimentation and replay
All SBM games are made to be played alone or with friends, with a focus on accessibility, replayability, and creative storytelling
Who We Are
SBM Publishing is a one-person indie studio run by a lifelong gamer and designer with a passion for tactical combat, cinematic storytelling, and forgotten history. All our games are handcrafted with a DIY spirit and a love for the tabletop hobby’s creative heart.
We’re proud to be part of the indie RPG and wargaming scene, with games available through DriveThruRPG, Wargame Vault, and Kickstarter.
Connect with Us
- Visit our storefront on Wargame Vault
- Read developer notes at the SBM Press Blog
- Visit us on Facebook at SBM Publishing and Two Hour Wargames
- Subscribe to our newsletter for launch updates and playtests
- Support new campaigns via Kickstarter and Backerkit