Post-Apocalyptic Solo RPGs
Hi folks! Wanted to pick your brains a bit. I'm looking into doing a video on post-apocalyptic solo RPGs, and wondered what you might recommend.
So far, for the list, I have the following:
Courier
Lone Eons
Rad Zone
Alone Against the Zone
Eco Mofos
Salvage & Sorcery
Other Dust (not sure if this has solo rules built in, but should be no problem)
Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland (with Thirst for More! solo supplement)
What else would you like to see covered / recommended?
Comments (11)
Mutant Year Zero! It really is the classic and the first truly Solo Friendly Free League RPG! It is still one of the best post apocalyptic rpg from a big / non indie publishers. Most of the tables can easily be rolled on even if not explicitly indexed (d6 or d3). It has a single rulebook that includes player and gamemaster sections - no need to swap between books like in the later FL games. For me, It was somewhat replaced by the more table focused / non campagin style indies such as Eco Mofo which I think is probably the best compact solo post apocalyptic rpg but MYZ is still a classic by introducing so many neat little mechanics / mini games such as base building / faction wars min
Can't recommend it as I have not played it, but "Lordsworn" is at least "post-apocalyptic-adjacent." Not really a stat-based/character-driven adventure, more of prompt-by-card journalling/storytelling thing following a group of soliders, sort of The Black Company-ish. It's "on my list" which really just means that I have heard of it.
Good call! That one has been on my wishlist for some time.
I know that I can recommend ttrpgs with minis involved, so that might not qualify, but here ya go: This is Not a Test No Way Home The Last War (Forbidden Psalm trench warfare variant)
The Last War would be a good one to include, for sure.
Wretched Wasteland
Oh yeah! I forgot about that one. Been on my wishlist for awhile. Thanks for the reminder.
Walking Dead RPG I'd argue is definitely post apocalyptic. The solo rules are great, IMO the best of Free League solo rules. It's all about gathering resources and building up your base in a post apocalyptic world with tons of zombies.
Good call, and I already have it!
I guess you could include the new Wasteland Wanderer book for Fallout? And Other Dust doesn't have solo rules, no.
Woops! Forgot to mention Wasteland Wanderer! Playing it now! It's great!