# Durance

On a remote prison planet, convicts and guards struggle to survive in a brutal hierarchy. This fast-paced, collaborative game emphasizes hard choices and conflicting codes of conduct as everyone fights for limited resources and power.

## At a Glance

Prison planet survival • Fiasco-inspired • 3-5 players • Low prep • 2-3 hour sessions • Sci-fi

## Why It Fits

A strong fit for groups that want science-fiction ideas to shape the actual play experience, with survival helping define the experience.

## Fit Facts

- Players: 3-5 players + GM
- Session length: 120-180 minutes
- Prep: Low

## Facets

- Genres: Science Fiction
- Mechanics: Survival
- Decision tags: Collaborative, Low Prep

## Scores

- Complexity: 4/5
- New GM Fit: 4/5
- Roleplay Focus: 3/5
- Combat Focus: 2/5
- Tactical Depth: 3/5
- Campaign Depth: 4/5

## Best For

- Players who want science-fiction ideas to shape the actual play experience
- Long-form campaigns with room for the table to build momentum

## Avoid If

- You want a very light rules load
- You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover
- You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table

## Directory Notes

On a remote planet far from civilization, the worst criminal scum from a dozen star systems have been dumped, charged with building new lives under the watchful eye of Authority. Within a brutal hierarchy of savagery and servility, convicts and guards alike must make hard choices.

## Theme and Setting

Durance uses a modified version of the Fiasco system adapted for survival storytelling. Players establish relationships, needs, and locations through collaborative setup, then play out scenes that escalate tensions.

## How Play Feels

The game includes specific mechanics for the brutal prison environment and shifting power dynamics. The prison planet setting creates natural tension between survival and morality.

## What Makes It Distinct

Every colonist has their own code of conduct and aspirations that come at the expense of others. The game forces players to navigate impossible choices in a world too small for everyone to succeed.

## Where It May Not Fit

You want a very light rules load You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover.

## Links

- Directory page: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/durance
- Agent JSON: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/durance.json
- Publisher or official site: https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/durance
- Reviews or retailer page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/108209/Durance?affiliate_id=1659151