BTS vs CoC

Beyond The Supernatural

Hello! Generally speaking, what are the stylistic or atmospheric differences between:

Palladium’s *Beyond the Supernatural*

Chaosium’s *Call of Cthulhu*

I realize the “feel” of any given adventure depends heavily on the GM and Players, but - that aside - how do the above two games tend to naturally differ? Do they suit different types of Players or adventures?

My background: Extensive *Rifts* experience and tangentially familiar with BTS premise. Familiar with H.P. Lovecraft’s Mythos and basic premise of CoC, but no play experience.

Thank you.

Posted May 1, 2026, 3:45 AM UTC

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