Top 10 Solo RPGs - a new top 10 in the works
I'm working on a new Top 10 video focusing on solo RPGs. I'm going to focus on things that feel more like traditional RPGs, and not just dungeon crawls, so games like Four Against Darkness, D100 Dungeon, and Ker Nethalas won't be considered. There are enough of those kinds of games to warrant their own dedicated top 10.
I'm also going to focus on games that have either 1) built in solo rules; 2) are made for the ground up to be played solo; or 3) have a custom, bespoke set of solo rules as an expansion (Solitary Defilement for Mork Borg, as an example). This means I will not be focusing on custom combinations like using a generic GM oracle to play a game not meant for soloing.
I will also be including games from many genres including fantasy, horror and SF, and will include examples of journaling games and traditional RPGs.
What are some of your favorites?
Comments (17)
I’m suprised that Forbidden Lands wasn’t talked about yet. It’s an excellent RPG.
I find it a bit too complex for what I’m usually looking for, but it’s a really great box set!
Really getting into the simpler, solo journaling side of things lately. Artefact and Wraithound have been on the table. Also finally got round to Little Town, and that is awesome, would love to see that on the list if it counts! (Side note: Just received Grimscar, the Dark Weald, Solo RPG and it looks great, though haven't played it yet!)
Love Little Town! I haven't heard of Grimscar, I'll look into it.
Once it's available I'd be really interested to see how Solo Borg compares to Solitary Defilement.
I haven't looked into that one. NEVERMIND! Yes, I did. I backed it. Just forgot about it! :D
I had a good experience with Tricube Tales after watching your video about it. I also keep coming back to Ironsworn because it’s so easy to play on my phone — that form factor makes a big difference to me. Also Kal Arath, Dragonbane, Harper’s Quest 2.
Harper's Quest 2 is a cool little game.
I have a copy of Ironsworn: Starforged that I've been too intimidated to even try and learn how to play lol
I like Miru and A Torch in the Dark
Anything Borg and Dragonbane for me, Daniel
Both are on the list! :)
I’ve just discovered Kinless a Viking Solo RPG, love the theme and mechanics around this one. Tales of Argosa is also one that I think you actually brought to my attention, a great soloable RPG.
Very cool! For me: Scarlet Heroes, Broken Shores, Kal Arath, Walking Dead RPG are all top picks for me.
I still haven't found a solo RPG better than Scarlet Heroes.
For me it's: - Mörk Borg with Solitary Defilement - Dragonbane (comes with a small solo supplement) - Shadowdark (has the official SoloDark supplement) - Cairn 2e (just got the Flint unofficial but very cool supplement from Man Alone)
Can't wait!