is a tabletop role-playing game from Pelgrane Press that uses the GUMSHOE One-2-One system , specifically designed for one Game Master (GM) and exactly one player . Unlike traditional group games, it places a single protagonist in a noir-inspired 1930s-40s setting where they face cosmic horrors. Essential Rules for Players
: If the player goes off-track, don't force them back. Move the necessary clues to where they decided to look instead. Cthulhu Confidential: From a Player's Perspective CTHLUHU_CONFIDENCIAL.zip
: For physical or stressful actions (like combat or sneaking), you roll a d6 . Outcomes are divided into three levels: Advance : Success with a bonus. Hold : A standard success. Setback : A failure that complicates the story. is a tabletop role-playing game from Pelgrane Press
: Because there is only one player, they can easily get stuck. Map out the clues and locations beforehand to ensure there are no dead ends. Move the necessary clues to where they decided
: Every protagonist has "Sources"—NPCs they can visit for expertise they don't personally have (e.g., a morgue attendant for medical info). This keeps the investigation moving without requiring a full party.