# Best Forged in the Dark (FitD) TTRPGs

Forged in the Dark games build from Blades in the Dark's action rolls, position and effect, stress, clocks, flashbacks, crew play, and faction pressure. The category fits when that framework shapes the table's rhythm.

## Guide

Forged in the Dark games build from Blades in the Dark's action rolls, position and effect, stress, clocks, flashbacks, crew play, and faction pressure. The category fits when that framework shapes the table's rhythm.

## Games

- [Scum and Villainy](https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/scumandvillainy) - Rank #40. Set in a universe inspired by classic sci-fi franchises like Star Wars and Firefly, Scum and Villainy is a tabletop RPG where players take on the roles of daring smugglers, bounty hunters, and outlaws navigating the lawless edge of space. With its focus on daring heists, space battles, and morally complex decisions, this game stands out for its fast-paced action and emphasis on character-driven storytelling.
- [Blades in the Dark](https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/bladesinthedark) - Rank #123. Blades in the Dark offers a gripping foray into a Victorian-inspired, ghost-infested city where players lead a crew of criminals undertaking high-stakes heists. The game stands out with its narrative-driven, team-based mechanics and a unique cycle of action and consequence that challenges players to think strategically and cooperate effectively.
- [Enter the Survival Horror](https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/enter-the-survival-horror) - Enter the Survival Horror is a rules‑lite, Forged in the Dark survival‑horror game about dark corridors, dwindling resources, and mounting dread. Classless and low‑prep, it frames tense exploration and tactical fights around a Doom Clock and clever inventory gambits. Ideal for one‑shots and short, nerve‑wracking campaigns.
- [Ironsworn: Starforged](https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/ironswornstarforged) - Ironsworn: Starforged combines the epic scope of science fiction with the gritty, personal storytelling of Ironsworn. Players take on the roles of interstellar adventurers exploring a vast universe filled with danger, mystery, and intrigue. The game's unique Sworn Promise mechanic challenges players to navigate complex moral dilemmas and forge powerful bonds with NPCs, creating a rich narrative experience that evolves organically based on player choices.