HARDCASE

Heliopause Heavy Industries holds the solar system in its crumbling, capitalist grip. The gears of its machine are Heliopause Contractors, those poor bastards trying to make ends meet with whatever needs doing.

HARDCASE is a solo roleplaying game about being flat broke in space. It uses lightweight d6-based mechanics, including some familiar to Powered by the Apocalypse designs. The core of the game fits in the first 4 pages; everything else is modular.

In HARDCASE, your HC might break down orbital mines for scrap, claim bounties on those who can't (or won't) pay rent, get into big, stupid arguments on dial-up forums... and then wash it all down with an ice-cold can of Apogee Cola.

This game is 24 pages long, featuring everything you need to make a character, pay the bills, and get into trouble. It includes a small setting, Basement Station, your stepping-stone to the entire Heliopause Near-Earth District.

HARDCASE Mini: Escape the A! is a PWYW demo/tutorial version.