# FROSTBITE

FROSTBITE is a rules-lite arctic survival RPG using d20, d4, and d6 dice. Players must manage WARMTH resources creatively to survive a frozen Icelandic wasteland and signal for rescue. Low-prep and print-ready on a single page, it emphasizes player ingenuity over combat. Ideal for one-shots and survival horror fans.

## At a Glance

Arctic Survival • d20/d4/d6 + 2d6 per player • 2+ players + GM • Near-zero prep • Rules-lite • 1–2 hour sessions

## Why It Fits

A strong fit for groups that want quick onboarding and low mechanical drag, with rules Lite helping define the experience.

## Fit Facts

- Players: 2-5 players + GM
- Session length: 60-120 minutes
- Prep: None

## Facets

- Mechanics: Rules Lite, Survival
- Themes: Environmental
- Decision tags: Low Prep

## Scores

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

## Best For

- Tables that want quick onboarding and low mechanical drag
- Groups that want a game that can land well in a single sitting

## Avoid If

- You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table
- You want a much breezier tone than this game is built to support
- You want the rules to solve every table decision for you

## Directory Notes

FROSTBITE drops players into a frozen Icelandic hellscape where temperatures have plummeted below survivable levels. The landscape is featureless—nothing but ice and snow in every direction.

## Theme and Setting

The only hope of rescue lies at the summit of a nearby mountain, where a signal might reach civilization. Until then, players must endure the relentless cold, scarce resources, and the psychological pressure of isolation.

## How Play Feels

The setting emphasizes environmental horror over monsters, making the frigid wasteland itself the primary antagonist. The heart of FROSTBITE is the WARMTH economy—a resource pool that depletes as characters face the cold, perform strenuous activities, or suffer setbacks.

## What Makes It Distinct

Players roll a d20, d4, and d6 plus 2d6 per player to resolve actions, with results determining how effectively they conserve or lose WARMTH. The system rewards creative problem-solving: burning books for heat, huddling together for shared warmth, or risking dangerous shortcuts across thin ice.

## Where It May Not Fit

You want the system to stay almost invisible at the table You want a much breezier tone than this game is built to support.

## Links

- Directory page: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/frostbite
- Agent JSON: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/frostbite.json
- Publisher or official site: https://micecone.itch.io/frostbite?ac=YUqaLN4pVvG
- Reviews or retailer page: https://micecone.itch.io/frostbite?ac=YUqaLN4pVvG