5 Best Sci-Fi TTRPG Systems: Beyond D&D 5e Sci-Fi

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Show by Jud Kossum

If you love fantasy but want to explore new horizons, it might be time to take a break from spell slots and dungeons. In this episode, Jud counts down five fantastic science fiction tabletop RPG systems that are entirely worth skipping a D&D session for, ranging from post-apocalyptic mutant fun to tactical mecha combat.Discover gritty space operas, deep-sea exploration in space, retro-futuristic sandboxes, and deadly survival horror where ancient technology looks like magic and every roll matters.The Top Sci-Fi TTRPGs Covered:Mutant Crawl Classics: Goodman Games post-apocalyptic setting featuring primitive tribes, bizarre mutations, and ancient technology masquerading as magic.Coriolis - The Great Dark: A space opera exploration of ancient ruins inspired by nineteenth-century deep-sea diving and pulp archaeology.Traveller: The classic 1977 sci-fi sandbox simulation featuring d6 skill checks, task chains, and deep interstellar exploration.Honorable Mentions: Rapid-fire looks at White Star, Death in Space, Grak, Eclipse Phase, and Scum and Villainy.Lancer: A tactical mech combat powerhouse where pilots progress from scrappy operatives to elite mech warriors in a far-flung future.00:00 - Introduction: Five Sci-Fi TTRPGs Worth Skipping D&D For01:15 - 5. Mutant Crawl Classics04:12 - 4. Coriolis - The Great Dark07:05 - 3. Traveller10:30 - Honorable Mentions: White Star, Death in Space, Grak, Eclipse Phase, and Scum and Villainy14:15 - 1. Lancer17:02 - Final Thoughts and Channel SupportGet Jud's Nimble Adventure "Riddle of the Veiled Isles" on DriveThruRPG:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/585446/riddle-of-the-veiled-isles-1st-level-adventure-for-nimbleMore ways to support Short Rest Studios!Short Rest Studios Merch: https://short-rest-studios.printify.meShort Rest Studios PDFs: https://www.patreon.com/ShortRestStudios/shopJoin the Adventurers Guild on Patreon: https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudiosJoin the Discord! https://discord.gg/C89CBNZpbeMy website: https://shortreststudios.comMy DriveThruRPG Affiliate Link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/?affiliate_id=3260793Shop D&D, DCC, the gear I use to make these videos, and more in my Amazon storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/shortreststudiosGet 10% off dice and accessories at https://MistyMountainGaming.com/shortreststudiosGet 10% off game tables and furniture at https://legacygametables.com/shortreststudiosGet 20% off with Homie and the Dude: https://hatdbuilder.com/?coupon=shortrestTimestampsFeatured Links and Support

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