This new Ironsworn-Starforged Bundle from Tomkin Press brings together the popular solo and co-op tabletop roleplaying games from creator Shawn Tomkin. At their heart, these titles – Ironsworn, Starforged, and its expansion, Sundered Isles – are renowned for their ability to deliver a full roleplaying experience without the need for a gamemaster. They achieve this by using a modified version of the “Powered by the Apocalypse” system, where characters’ sworn “iron vows” drive the narrative forward, pushing them to overcome challenges and gain experience to unlock powerful new abilities called assets. Whether you’re a lone adventurer or playing with friends, the system’s focus on no-prep, fiction-first play makes it incredibly accessible.
The real magic of the system lies in its unique gameplay loop. When you face a challenge, you don’t just roll to succeed or fail; you roll a single Action Die (D6) against two Challenge Dice (2D10) to determine if you get a strong hit, a weak hit, or a miss. This simple but brilliant mechanic, combined with a momentum system that constantly shifts your situation, ensures that every outcome pushes the story in an interesting and unexpected direction. To help with this, the games are full of oracles – random tables that provide names, themes, and narrative twists on the fly, making every adventure feel uniquely yours.
We’ve got until September 2nd to pick up the bundle.
Ironsworn Collection – $14.95
It’s a single-tier offer, and the retail value here comes to $50.50. You’ll get all the Ironsworn as DRM-free books.
- Ironsworn
- Ironsworn – Starforged
- Ironsworn – Sundered Isles
- Ironsworn Delve
Thanks to its free core rulebook and a permissive Creative Commons licence, Ironsworn has fostered a vibrant community of designers and fans. This has led to countless new creations, from reskinned settings with high magic or non-European mythologies to new genre elements, all built on the flexible framework of the base system. Whether you’re a single player working through a personal inspiration or a gamemaster guiding a group, these games fulfil their iron vow to support every kind of play.
Quick Links
- Bundle: Ironsworn-Starforged.
