Stay Frosty
Stay Frosty is a rules‑lite military sci‑fi game using streamlined OSR/Black Hack–style rolls. Classless, low‑prep missions focus on tight objectives, dwindling resources, and squad tactics under pressure. Ideal for one‑shots or short arcs where survival and decisive action matter.
Rules Lite • Needs GM • 3/5 complexity • Low prep
Simple d20 tests with Advantage/Disadvantage, escalating tension clocks, and resource pressure on ammo and wounds. Character creation is fast and classless with specialty gear.
Theme and Setting
Combines OSR lethality with mission‑driven objectives and panic‑inducing attrition. Emphasizes team positioning, suppressive fire, and evac timing over build math.
How Play Feels
and Perfect for Alien‑style survival and 80s military‑sci‑fi action. Great for convention slots, pick‑up nights, and groups who want fast resolution and high stakes.
What Makes It Distinct
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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.
What this game is about
A strong fit for groups that want quick onboarding and low mechanical drag, with rules Lite helping define the experience.
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