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.

At-a-glance

Rules Lite • Needs GM • 3/5 complexity • Low prep

Decision Tags:
Low PrepOne-Shot Friendly
Stay Frosty

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

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

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.

Decision guide

What this game is about

Key facts
Players
2-5 players + GM
Session
120-180 minutes
Prep
Low
Play profile
Complexity
3/5
New GM Fit
4/5
Roleplay Focus
3/5
Combat Focus
2/5
Tactical Depth
2/5
Campaign Depth
3/5
Who it suits
Best for
Tables that want quick onboarding and low mechanical drag
Avoid if
You want the system to stay almost invisible at the tableYou want a much breezier tone than this game is built to supportYou want the rules to solve every table decision for you

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

Agent data

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