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TARTARUS
The Old Moon is gone.
Now even death is not an escape.
A fast-paced, miniature-agnostic skirmish wargame for 2 or more players. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where seven eldritch Moons twist reality to their whim. Tartarus puts you in command of a warband of thralls fighting for survival, glory, and the favour of ancient gods. Choose a faction, serve a Moon, and clash over a small battlefield in brutal, dice-driven combat.
— The World
The Day of
Judgement
An alternate Earth, broken by a cosmic catastrophe.
The Archons — cosmic horrors — loom above.
The Archons — cosmic horrors — loom above.
Humanity turned its back on the divine and called it progress. Then the sky broke open and something looked down. Whether it was coincidence or a sentence passed by a god we chose to forget — no one can say for certain.
— Free Quick Start
Free Demo Rulebook
Jump into the world of Tartarus with this free demo rulebook and experience the game firsthand.
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~30 illustrated pagesGet a taste of the dreary atmosphere.
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Simplified core systemDice pool, individual activations. Less fuss more fun.
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Pre-built warbandsReady-to-play unit cards. No warband construction needed for the demo.
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Narrative campaign: The Dying Signal3 objective-based missions filled with narrative.
PDF · ~4 MB · No email required to download.
— The Game
A skirmish system that respects your time
Small warbands. 24×24″ tables. 32mm scale. Dice pool resolution, individual unit activation. Campaigns, scenarios, deep customization — without the bloat.
Fast Battles
45–90 min
Skirmish format with small warbands. A full game runs under ninety minutes — no endless modifier-tracking.
Miniature Agnostic
Any Models
Play with any 28–32mm miniatures — ours, third-party, or proxies. The system isn't locked to a single line.
Deep Lore
Built World
An original dark sci-fi / horror setting in an alternate near-future, blending post-apocalyptic survival with cosmic horror.
Custom Warbands
Build Yours
Flexible warband construction. Develop your units across campaigns.
STL + Physical
Print or Order
Get STL files for resin printing or a set of physical miniatures.
Free Quick Start
Try Before You Buy
Demo rules — free, forever. Try the system before you commit to the full book.
No AI · Human Craft
Made by Humans
No generative AI was used in the creative work — no AI art, no AI-written lore, no AI-generated sculpts. Every illustration, miniature, rule and word of fiction is the product of human hands and human judgement.
— Warbands
Choose your faction
Six factions to choose from. Each has its own doctrine, signature units, and agendas. Your choice changes how you play and what you fight for.
A.R.K. Foundation
The last bastion of human civilization.
Ashen Pact
Silently drifting shadows and terrifying ghasts.
Brood
Mutated kin born out of desperation.
Masquerade
The field of battle is a stage for performance.
Penitents
Pain and self-mutilation as zealous focus.
Rustborn
More machine than flesh.
Pick a side. Then play it tonight.
— Echos
You will return again and again
Death lost its meaning the day the Old Moon was destroyed. Now the dead come back to life — at a cost of humanity.
Immortality is a cruel gift bestowed by the Archons. For their entertainment, the fallen resurrect to prolong the circle of violence. But every time they do, they lose a bit of themselves: a memory, an emotion, an ability to speak. Eventually someone died so many times, there is nothing left to leave behind. They become an Echo — an aimlessly wandering husk, tortured by its own existence.
In the game of Tartarus, a unique mechanic will allow you to bring your fighters back on the battlefield, allowing you to claw your way to victory even in the most desperate situations.
“I have died seven times.
I no longer remember my name.”
— Free Fiction
Download and enjoy a free fiction
from the author of Tartarus
A man haunted by the loss of his family joins two young travellers on a dangerous trek across the ruins of Europa, chasing rumours of a safe haven. He faces a world that punishes anyone foolish enough to still hope for salvation.
— Miniatures · 3D
First wave of thralls
First miniatures for the Tartarus game. 3D printable STL files & physical miniatures available.
— Printed Miniatures
Tartarus miniatures printed
All the models are pre-supported and thoroughly test-printed before releasing them.
• Resin · 32mm · Pre-supported · Test-printed
Captain Laura Kalnina · A.R.K. Foundation · Promo Mini
— Free STL Model
Get an STL miniature for free
Captain Laura Kalnina — A.R.K. Foundation warband leader, embodiment of a stoic commander. Leave your email address and get this miniature with a free painting guide.
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Community
Join the Tartarus Discord
Behind-the-scenes and Work-In-Progress content, rules discussions, and direct chat with the team and other commanders.
— Questions
FAQ
When does the launch?
August 18, 2026. The campaign runs for 30 days. Sign up above and we’ll send a reminder one day before launch.
What's in the Quick Start?
~30 pages: simplified core rules, 2 pre-built warbands, a narrative campaign «The Dying Signal» with 3 connected missions, and a short lore primer. Available in English.
Do I need your miniatures?
No. The system is miniature-agnostic — play with any 28–32mm models, ours, third-party, or proxies. The Kickstarter will offer both STL files and physical resin miniatures.
How long is a game?
45 to 90 minutes for a standard scenario. Skirmish format with small warbands (5–10 units per side), 24×24″ table.
What languages will the rules be in?
The Quick Start is available in English and Russian. The full rulebook ships in English, with additional translations depending on funding levels.
Who's behind Tartarus?
Published by Taiga Creative Studios. Game by Vitaly “Horrormancy” Margevics.
A skirmish wargame by Taiga Creative Studios.
Launching on Kickstarter — November 17, 2026.
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