A lone harmonica rattling through a ship hull; a frontiersman whistles his sad song as he shoulders his laser rifle; an ad plays over the speakers of an empty outpost in a sandy desert, two suns glaring overhead. These are the scenes of Orbital Blues, a lo-fi, sci-fi romp through the furthest frontier imaginable.
Today, we sat down with Sam and Zach, the co-creators of the game, to discuss their relationship, the conversations and execution that led to the game’s development, and all the nitty-gritty of how these games are getting made. We talk about their unique approach to writing, the beautiful design decisions they make, and how they involve the community. They also talk about Outlaws and Corporations, their new expansion that’s hitting shelves now.
To find Orbital Blues, Afterburn, and all their other great work, check out their website: https://usa.soulmuppet-store.co.uk/pages/orbital-blues
And if you wanna back the Outlaws and Corporations Kickstarter, check it out! https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/soulmuppet/orbital-blues-outlaws-and-corporations?ref=home-page
Don't miss Orbital Blues Month here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/collections/orbital-blues-month
See more from Zach on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jellymuppet.bsky.social
The Titles We Mentioned:
Paint the Town Red
Inevitable
Best Left Buried
Orbital Blues
Sins
Beneath the Missing Sea
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplaying
Blades in the Dark
Maze Rats
Burning Wheel
Fantasy Flights: Only War
Exalted
Cyberpunk 2020
Mausritter
Mork Borg
Mordhau
Necropolis
Hobgoblin
Necromunda
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