The Wolves of Langston - Review
A Solo Dungeons and Dragons Adventure
A Perfect Solo D&D Adventure to Start 2026
For my first review of the year, I wanted to talk about a game that’s easy to jump into, doesn’t require a ton of prep, and can be paused whenever you want. That game is The Wolves of Langston, a Solo 5e Adventure from Obvious Mimic.
Obvious Mimic is a company that specializes in solo Dungeons & Dragons adventures by creating interactive stories designed for a single player. You don’t need a DM, a group, maps, or minis. You just need a character sheet, some dice, and the book.
At its core, The Wolves of Langston is a choose-your-own-path fantasy story powered by D&D 5e mechanics. You read a section, make a choice, roll some dice, and then jump to a different page depending on the result. Every decision has consequences, which means every playthrough can feel a little different.
How the Game Works
You start by creating a D&D 5e character, using whatever method you normally prefer (I personally choose the character builder on dndbeyond). The adventure is designed for characters from level 1 to 4, and the story is balanced so you’re not underpowered or broken compared to the challenges you’ll face.
As you move through the book, you’ll be prompted to:
Roll skill checks and saving throws
Fight monsters
Use class features and spells
Interact with NPCs
Make choices that affect the story
If you succeed on a roll, you go to one page. If you fail, you go to another. It’s very much like a Baldur’s Gate 3-style dialogue system on paper—pick an option, roll if needed, and see what happens.
The adventure is built so any class can succeed—or fail—based on your choices, not just raw power. That makes it a great way to test new builds or explore how different characters handle the same situation.
A Dark Mystery in Langston
The story takes place in Langston, a town plagued by dangers. You arrive just in time to investigate, meet suspicious locals, uncover secrets, and try to figure out what’s really going on.
This particular adventure leans heavily into social interaction and investigation, with plenty of dialogue, mystery, and tense decision-making mixed in with combat and exploration. You’ll talk to NPCs, choose what to say, decide who to trust, and slowly piece together what’s happening.
The art is really good, the setting feels original, and the tone hits that classic fantasy-mystery vibe very well.
Perfect for New and Veteran D&D Players
One of the coolest things about The Wolves of Langston is that you don’t even need to own D&D books to play it.
You can use the free D&D 5e rules on D&D Beyond, create a character using the basic classes, and be ready to go. You’ll have access to all 12 core classes, with some limitations on subclasses and spells—but it’s more than enough to enjoy the adventure.
That makes this an excellent entry point if you’ve never played D&D before and don’t want to spend money on books before you know whether you’ll like it.
At the same time, it’s also great for experienced players who want something to play between sessions, or who want to try out new character ideas.
It won’t fully replace the experience of playing with friends—nothing really does—but it gives you a good solo D&D experience that still feels like real 5e.
Formats and Value
The Wolves of Langston (Second Edition) comes in PDF and EPUB, with a softcover/hardcover print option as well. The second edition adds more art, smoother gameplay, and stronger connections to Obvious Mimic’s growing solo-adventure world.
It’s a 132-page book, currently on sale at $25.00 CAD instead of $33.00
If you’re curious, I recommend starting with the PDF + EPUB, which is usually the cheapest option.
More Adventures in the Series
Langston is just one part of Obvious Mimic’s growing solo-adventure line. They also have:
The Streets of Port Noir (currently in pre-order)
SideQuest Volume 1, a collection of shorter solo adventures for levels 1–6
All of their main adventures are built for levels 1 to 4, making them perfect for new characters or side stories between campaigns.
*I’m currently playing The Secret of Oki Island, and I’ll compare it to Langston once I’m done.
Obvious Mimic AI
They also recently launched Obvious Mimic AI, a web platform available through their Patreon. It lets you read your adventures digitally, get narration, and use an AI assistant to answer D&D rules questions like:
How much damage does Fireball do?
What does the Prone condition mean?
Importantly, Obvious Mimic is clear that they do not use AI to write their stories or create their art (they wrote a blog post about it here). The AI is just a rules and reference tool, which is honestly a really smart way to use it.
Final Thoughts
The Wolves of Langston is fun, easy to get into, and a fantastic way to experience D&D when you don’t have a group ready to play. Whether you’re brand new to 5e or a long-time player looking for something to do between sessions, it’s absolutely worth checking out.
If you enjoy mystery, investigation, and meaningful choices in your RPGs, Langston is a great place to start.
I think you want 2026 in the subhead at the top, mate! I know... I know... it's easy to do that in January 😃