Best Solo RPGs
Our curated collection of the best solo tabletop RPGs, solo D&D variants, and GM-less games for every playstyle and skill level.
Solo RPGs for Beginners
Ironsworn
A complete solo RPG designed from the ground up for single-player play. Simple rules, oracle tables, and a rich fantasy world. Perfect entry point for solo tabletop RPG beginners.
Fantasy · GM-less · Easy to Learn
One Shot World
Play bite-sized adventures in 30 minutes or an hour. Great for testing solo play without a long-term commitment. Flexible rules work with any genre.
Multi-Genre · Quick Play · Flexible
Scarlet Heroes
Solo-optimized rules for old-school dungeon crawling. If you love solo D&D, this distills classic fantasy RPG adventure into a solo-friendly format.
Fantasy · Solo D&D · Tactical
Mythic Game Master Emulator
A universal oracle system that works with any RPG. Excellent for solo D&D or adapting existing games to solo play. Minimal learning curve.
Universal · Oracle-Based · Rules-Light
Best for Solo RPG Journaling
Carta & Worlds Without Number
Create living worlds and NPCs with these GM-less systems. Perfect for solo RPG journaling where character development and world-building are paramount.
World-Building · Deep Stories · Journaling
Alone Among the Stars
A pocket-sized sci-fi journaling RPG. Explore an alien planet, make discoveries, and document your adventure. Solo play at its most introspective.
Sci-Fi · Journaling · Poetic
Passage
Journey through a symbolic landscape, interpreting your discoveries. A meditative solo RPG experience that doubles as creative writing practice.
Narrative · Experimental · Meditative
Thousand Year Old Vampire
Create a vampire’s long story through journal entries and prompts. Play as a character looking back on centuries. Deeply introspective solo adventure.
Horror · Journaling · Character-Driven
For Experienced Players
Blades in the Dark Solo
Run heists in a dark fantasy city. Requires familiarity with the system but offers deep, tactical solo play. Excellent for experienced solo RPG players.
Heist · Tactical · Narrative
Traveller Solo
Classic sci-fi RPG adapted for solo play. Complex character creation and trading systems. For players who enjoy deep mechanics and emergent storytelling.
Sci-Fi · Complex Rules · Simulation
Mothership
Horror sci-fi survival game. Can be played solo with oracle tables. Tense, atmospheric solo adventures in space. Demands creative roleplay and decision-making.
Horror · Sci-Fi · Survival
Trophy Dark
Descent into dark fantasy caverns. Oracle-driven, narrative-focused. Great for solo play that emphasizes atmosphere and character desperation.
Dark Fantasy · Atmosphere · Exploration
Quick Comparison Guide
| Game | Complexity | Best For | Time Per Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironsworn | Medium | Beginners, Fantasy | 1–2 hours |
| One Shot World | Low | Quick Play | 30 mins |
| Scarlet Heroes | Medium | Solo D&D Fans | 1–3 hours |
| Alone Among the Stars | Low | Journaling | 30 mins–1 hour |
| Blades in the Dark Solo | High | Experienced Players | 2–4 hours |
| Traveller Solo | High | Simulation Fans | Variable |
Not Sure Where to Start?
Read our beginner’s guide for step-by-step advice on choosing your first solo RPG.