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A hit indie RPG that uses dice-based mechanics to tell a story about surviving on a lawless space station.

There is typically no single Game Master (GM). Players take on roles as Protagonists and Antagonists (called "Tagonists") to push the story forward. The "Rough Gem" Verdict:

The game focuses on "Shocks" (technological or scientific changes) and "Issues" (real-world social concerns). You combine them to see how they disrupt a fictional world.

Early editions were criticized for feeling like a "first draft" with unclear rules that often required external clarification from the author on forums. Top Sci-Fi Alternatives in Gaming

A highly-rated board game (4.8/5 stars) set in an alternate-history 1920s with mechs and resource management.

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