Star Wars has always been ripe for expansion, and Ironsworn: Starforged is a great system for crafting your own stories. Based on the award-winning Ironsworn tabletop RPG, Starforged is a standalone spin-off with a sci-fi overhaul. The original game, acclaimed for its balance of simple mechanics and narrative play, easily adapts itself to a Star Wars inspired setting. And you can try the game yourself for only $5 on DriveThruRPG this Black Friday weekend.
Ironsworn: Starforged takes everything people loved about Ironsworn and improves upon it, from lore to mechanics. For those unfamiliar with the Ironsworn system, the original rulebook is totally free on the official website. Simply put, Ironsworn is a narrative-first game.
Rules exist to guide the experience, but unlike something crunchier such as D&D 5e books, they never overpower the story. It's so story-focused, in fact, that there are even rules for co-op and solo play, so everyone can join in as players.
A side benefit of this is that Starforged is fast to start up. While modular at its heart, Starforged does expand on its lore a bit more than its predecessor. Namely, the galaxy of Starforged takes place somewhere far, far away, and all the sci-fi fun that implies. Thanks to the system's flexibility, you decide what kind of sci-fi story to tell.
Mechanics such as starship combat and interstellar travel also add a new layer of narrative (and risk) for the player. Are you a mechanic waiting for a chance to jump on your starship and soar across the cosmos? Perhaps you're a bounty hunter looking to make their fortune, all the while nursing a secret vendetta? Maybe you're just a weird lil guy looking for some unexplained MacGuffin to get home.
Either way, Starforged has the rules and the expansive lore to craft the perfect Star Wars inspired experience.
Find yourself a starship crew over on the Wargamer Discord. For more RPGS to play by yourself, the solo RPG guide is a solid start.