DragonSlayer vs Labyrinth Lord 2e — Which New OSR Game Should You Play?

Labyrinth Lord 2e has finally arrived — and DragonSlayer just dropped its PDF price from $30 to $9.99 to match it. With both OSR games now sitting at the same $10 price point, the big question becomes: Which one should you actually play? In this deep dive, we compare DragonSlayer and Labyrinth Lord 2e across art, writing, layout, usability, character options, spell lists, and overall playstyle. LL2e brings updated B/X simplicity with familiar Labyrinth Lord flavor, while DragonSlayer delivers AD&D-inspired crunch, gorgeous high-end art, and a massive spell and magic-item roster. We break down the strengths, weaknesses, and standout mechanics of each system — and help you decide which OSR game best fits your table. If you’re into B/X, AD&D, retroclones, or the modern OSR movement, this comparison is for you. Drop a comment below telling us which one YOU prefer — Labyrinth Lord 2e or DragonSlayer — and why. DragonSlayer Mono Cover: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... DragonSlayer Classic Cover: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Labyrinth Lord 2e: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Become a Minion and Join The Tavern's Community to get access to perks (including more FREE OSR material):    / @tenkarstavern   Join The Tavern’s Discord Server (It's Free)!: discord.gg/q8PnrQrMt4 The Tavern uses affiliate links: Humble Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/da4WJ2 The Tavern’s Amazon Storefront: amzn.to/41Jm0oG DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/en/?affiliate_id=1446 Fantasy Grounds VTT: affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/388855/15958 The Tavern uses Restream for its livestreams and its long-form videos. You can too! https://restream.io/join/g5Qpgr The Tavern uses ClipGOAT to create its shorts. You can use it too! clipgoat.com/?ref=erik The Tavern also uses VidIQ: https://vidiq.com/TenkarsTavern #OSR #LabyrinthLord2e #DragonSlayerRPG #BX #OldSchoolEssentials #Retroclone #DnD #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #TabletopRPG