Playing Tabletop Games Alone: Our Backstory, Influences, and Why We Make Solo TTRPGs
When you want to play a tabletop game, but don't have a party, you play solo!
Who are Grim Sour Games?
We are a husband and wife team who love games. Although we usually play solo.
I’m more into Tabletop Games while he plays video games, and we’ll be branching out to video games too, eventually.
But for now, I enjoy making tabletop tools and solo games.
My biggest influences are:
Ironsworn: Starforged
Brindlewood Bay
Floating Bookshop
Colostle
Into the Starlit Sky
Pine Shallows
Star/Pathfinder
Troika!
And Cesar Capacle games
Just to name a few. If you like games like these, they will be big influencers on everything we make.
So, how'd it all begin?
I spent years wanting to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't have enough players, and at the time I had no idea there was anything else like it, let alone solo games.
I finally got my mom and sister to play but it got too hectic trying to get everyone together. I was yet again… solo.
Determined to play, I did a little poking around and found out that there is more out there and even ways to play solo!
I tried a few resources that helped me, but I still found it lacking. That's when I started making my own resources. An all-in-one solo system to help me move forward in my games.
Read the rest on our brand new Substack where I'll share:
Game and Tool Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and features.
Solo Actual Plays: Check out our solo gameplay sessions, which are written in script + prose format and include dice rolls and other information.
Blogs for All Players: Whether you’re new to solo tabletop gaming or an experienced player, our blogs offer helpful insights and tips.
Game Recommendations: Discover new games we think you’ll enjoy.
Content Updates: Be the first to know about upcoming releases and content.
Community Interaction: Share your stories and connect with other soloists.
Discount Codes & Early Access: Gain special discounts, early access to new releases, and top priority for playtesting new games and tools.
When you want to play a tabletop game, but don't have a party, you play solo!