Top 5 Solo Rpgs for people who don't play Rpgs

[@lone_adventurer]

What games do you recommend to beginner soloists? Thanks for watching!

[@tinycastledesigns7110]

I was wondering where you would put Loom by Shieldice games on your scale of Miru to Harpers Quest?

[@lone_adventurer]

@@tinycastledesigns7110 Good question - I was thinking about Loom earlier today - I just noticed that it's up on drivethrurpg for print on demand! That game provides plenty of support - perfect for beginners.

[@tannercheek9550]

I would recommend Runes . It's that introduced me the the life of solo rpg games.

[@lone_adventurer]

@@tannercheek9550 oh yeah I've definitely considered Runes - it looks different to other games out there, I like the look of the point-crawling aspect and there seems to be a good community around it.

[@Lich___]

The Solo Adventure's Toolbox isn't a game, but it's an outstanding resource for solo play.

[@crushingit5128]

You have no idea how much the Solo RPG community needed this video. Lots of time on reddit people want to know how they can get into a Solo RPG without any prior experience. Lots of time there is naive response of just picking up a D&D 5th Ed core book. That too intimidating for those that never played a Table Top RPG or GM or played in a group. Ok what next? Where do I go? Why do I go? How do I surprise myself? How is this supposed to be fun if I already know whats coming up? etc etc.

[@lone_adventurer]

Exactly - this is what I was trying to express at the start of the video. I've come across so many places where people recommend a traditional RPG as a good place to start. And you can totally do that. Just say your character is in a tavern. Roll on a random table to generate a quest. Ask a few questions of an oracle and off you go. But that route isn't for everyone and it hasn't been my journey so far. Hope some people find this video useful!

[@Caidezes]

Thank you so much for this! I love the idea of solo RPGs, but the most popular ones come with 400+ page books and supplements that are very intimidating even if the systems are good.

[@lone_adventurer]

My absolute pleasure! Yeah, I've failed to get into a couple of those more chunky games. Hope you find something here that appeals!

[@ThePhiloctopus]

Awesome video. I just went all in on MIRU, parts 1, 2, and 3, and the extra hexkit addon. This looks perfect for me!

[@lone_adventurer]

Cool - I'm jealous! That hex kit looks great!

[@sleepysasquatchgames]

Thank you for included GLIDE in your list. The latest expansion, Downtime, adds so many more options for players when visiting settlements. I won't list them all here and encourage players to check it out if they enjoy the core game. There is a revision of GLIDE coming next year, which will make things much easier to get into and include some missing content.

[@lone_adventurer]

You're very welcome - it's one of my favourites! Indeed I've got Downtime sittings in my basket with my next print order 🙂 Reckon I'll do another playthrough once I've got it! And great to hear there's a revised edition coming - I'll be on board if you go the crowdfunding route!!

[@DiscoSoup1983]

GLIDE is a good game. I'm a fan (you made a "custom section" for me when I asked a question back on Drivethru.

[@JamesParatiiArts]

amazing overview! I just bought MIru and Harpers Quest!

[@lone_adventurer]

Excellent choices! Enjoy!

[@Why-Ron75]

Awesome approach, perspective, and presentation. Glad I've found this channel... Shine on!

[@lone_adventurer]

Thank you - glad you like the channel!!

[@BunnyNiyori]

Interesting video, it's rare when I have not seen anything prior. Liked some of the design elements shown. I'm totally a fantasy genre person myself, so I enjoyed seeing Harper's Quest.

[@lone_adventurer]

Glad you found some new stuff here - Harper's Quest is a good one!

[@HeadHunterSix]

Notorious is probably my favorite solo RPG, with Glide a very close second. I've found Scraps by Cezar Capacle to be a lot of fun and features a very different kind of fundamental mechanic.

[@lone_adventurer]

Ooh have not heard of that! Adding it to the list!

[@MrClawt]

Harpers Quest 2 looks like a perfect match for me. I love DCC and Scarlet heroes.

[@lone_adventurer]

Harpers Quest 2 really is a lot of fun - highly recommended. And I can recommend my playthrough of it as well ;)

[@williamroeben]

Your channel, and others like yours, have been an invaluable resource, pointing me and others toward awesome things, thank you so much!

[@lone_adventurer]

You're very welcome - happy to help 🙂

[@SantiagoValdez-yr9id]

Loved the video, it inspired me to make the decision to start playing solo

[@lone_adventurer]

Awesome! What game are you gonna start with?

[@SantiagoValdez-yr9id]

@@lone_adventurer OSE first, I'm still wanting to completely learn that system, and also I want to somehow learn Basic Roleplaying from chaosium and play solo, but I'm not entirely sure how. After that I will try systems from this video.

[@SantiagoValdez-yr9id]

Have somebody feedback on using basic roleplaying for solo?

[@lone_adventurer]

@@SantiagoValdez-yr9id Sounds like a plan! Best of luck!

[@pickpocketpressrpgvideos6655]

Fantastic reviews - thank you - and really appreciate the "more support" down to "least support" approach. Great insights!

[@lone_adventurer]

You're welcome! Glad you found the video useful!

[@mcstabba]

You have sold me on Miru, I'll get that and its sequel.

[@lone_adventurer]

Good decision! I haven't played the sequel though I'm sure it'll be as enjoyable as the first one 👍

[@thomasmallory4629]

Color me embarrassed; I'd been pronouncing "Zilight" as though it rhymed with "Twilight" (Zombie Twilight == Zilight?), but maybe "Zi" is short for "Zine" as a reference to its size. I thought about this waaaaay too much....

[@lone_adventurer]

Haha, I did give that some brief consideration too, but ended on a pronunciation of 'zee-light' in the end mainly because I've come across that pronunciation in other places - World War Z (Zee), the boardgame Hit Z Road (as in 'hit the road') and they call zombies 'zees' in the TV show Z Nation.

[@jcraigwilliams70]

I'm pretty sure it is meant to rhyme with twilight...

[@lone_adventurer]

​@@jcraigwilliams70you might be right, but I guess I'm stuck in my ways now 😂

[@MotherScreng]

ive been hoping to find this for ages, many thanks

[@lone_adventurer]

Hope you found it useful!!

[@BranPhlakes]

Amazing video thank you! Just ordered Miru Excited to give it a try

[@lone_adventurer]

Awesome! Hope you like it!!

[@jonio38]

I had forgotten about some of these! I really want to try out glide and notorious. I just started playing broken shards which has a fair amount going on so it will be nice to go back to something that does more of the work for me again :)

[@lone_adventurer]

What's broken shards? The name definitely rings a bell but I can't find anything with a Google search 🙂

[@jonio38]

@@lone_adventurer whoops! I combined the names. Was god shards, now it's broken shores. Oy. Not enough coffee yet.

[@lone_adventurer]

@@jonio38 Ah that's why I know it! I'm playing some of that at the moment too!

[@AndrejaPopovik]

This video was soooooo inspirational, soooo educative. I will definetly make a solo rpg after watching this !

[@lone_adventurer]

Ooh cool - good luck making your own game!!

[@_masfueg0_]

Do you have a list of games that play closest to Miru?

[@tannercheek9550]

Howzit man. I loved the video, just want to ask when you going to play a few games of ironsworn starforged.

[@lone_adventurer]

Glad you enjoyed the video! To be honest, I've got a lot of games I want to get to before Ironsworn (and Starforged). I know those are very much loved games in the solo gaming community but I'm not sure I'm quite ready for them yet :)

[@maksim9612]

@@lone_adventurer so, what stops you from trying them?

[@Mantorp86]

I would recommend Kismet. It’s a very simple TTRPG and it’s really good for solo or one-shots. It’s also good to hack it as you see fit.

[@lone_adventurer]

Haven't heard of it! I'll check it out 👍

[@Mantorp86]

@@lone_adventurer Well in my perspective it’s a great game because it’s theme agnostic and it’s rules light but it’s kinda RP heavy because there are no HP, no stats. In the expansion of the game the author explains how you can add mechanics to add more chrunch. For me it’s a perfect system for trying written adventures because you can play with one character and there are no monster stats or player stats and you can “complete” a dungeon without a party. Definitely it’s not a game that holds your hand or tells you in what universe you need ti play or what your character you need to play. It’s mostly freeform in character creation.

[@lone_adventurer]

@@Mantorp86 oh sounds interesting. Definitely sounds like a different kind of beast but I like the idea of the story taking the front-seat and not letting mechanics get in the way. Thanks for explaining!

[@Nucl3arLiz4rd]

Is Miru an rpg with replaybility? I’m new to this scene of rpgs and would like to have something with enough replayability and is still cheap.

[@lone_adventurer]

Hey there! For me, Miru has plenty of replayability, but you can't play it 'for ever'. From this list, I'd say Notorious has more replayability, but it's a different game. If Miru appeals, go for it - you'll get your money's worth!

[@erickl7551]

Wow. I am just discovering solo rpgs and am glad this was the first video I watched. Any recommendations for printing?

[@lone_adventurer]

Glad my video was helpful! In the UK, I recommend using Doxzoo, elsewhere, I dunno 🙂 Good luck!!

[@tjleary]

where do you get your books printed and ring binded please?

[@lone_adventurer]

I use a company here in the UK called Doxzoo. If you check out my printing game haul videos, you can see a bunch of stuff I've printed with them!

[@joshuakramer3364]

Any recommendations for the US?

[@b.lloydreese2030]

I just picked up pericle whi h u can solo and want to get demonship. Ive also played wolves of langston which is 5E compatible. Eight petals argent i played the first one. Thats 5e compatible. Basic fantasy rpg has a few free download modules for solo too

[@robkeeley1570]

I seen your video's of ker nethalas amd im absolutely hooled. I primarily play LCG'S but these type of games are a great filler in between gaming sessions

[@lone_adventurer]

Glad you're enjoying the playthroughs! I've always fancied giving some LCGs a go - especially LoTR and Arkham Horror...

[@LeicaDork]

Thank you

[@JonEyv]

I want to start qith the weirdes deepest most inmersive deepest most mindexpanding more phylosophical most hardcore. I liked planescape torment among videogames

[@lone_adventurer]

Right-ho 😁

[@JonEyv]

@@lone_adventurer Wich could be the one?

[@fatbrittalking5578]

Do these games have a digital version where you can increase the text size?

[@lone_adventurer]

All of these games are available digitally.

[@Digital_K]

Oh ! Do you Know same Treasures in French ? 😮

[@Vinyl-Sloth]

Can’t find Zilight anyware

[@TheTongolele360]

It’s on the grinning frog website if you missed the kickstarter

[@YR_1.1.1]

You don’t blur qr code at 0:10

[@lone_adventurer]

Thanks!

[@PetrusPinus]

Oó😮

[@grantbarnes3678]

Glide. 16:55. Combat-free. Minimal story, rudimentary art.