Horses, cowboy hats, six-shooters. Ghosts, monsters, demons.
The Weird West genre combines the Old West aesthetic with the frontier of the supernatural. It has spawned beloved games, movies and books combining the genres of horror, scifi, dark fantasy and speculative.
This website is a resource for writers, readers and fans of the Weird West. Explore on for a better understanding of the Weird West; a list of books that you can’t miss, and much more.
Resources
- Dialog and Dialect in the Old West: A Writer’s Resource
- How To Write A Weird West Story
- Weird West Fiction: What To Read Right Now
- Weird West Author Spotlight
- What is the Weird West: Overview and History
- Damsels With Derringers: Women of the Old West Who Shot, Fought and Earned Their Place in History
Featured Posts
What is the Weird West?
Both readers and writers can tap into fresh perspectives and fantastical elements in this version of the Wild West that never fails to, in equal parts, inspire and terrify.
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Weird West Games
Ready to dust off your hat and get in on the action? Saddle up for these immersive western adventures! Monster Gunslingers Texas Hold’Em party game Description: Monster Gunslingers is a supernatural spin on Texas Hold’em, blending classic poker mechanics with special abilities. 2-6 players square off in fast-paced showdowns full of sharp strategy, surprises and…
Featured 2025 Weird West Book Releases
Featured 2025 new weird west new releases.
Weird West Author Spotlight: Vaughn A. Jackson
Learn more about Weird West author Vaughn A. Jackson.
Weird West Author Spotlight: John Dover
Learn more about weird west author John Dover.
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