Planet Not Found

The game is free! You may add an optional tip at checkout, or consider buying some of my dice. You can also get this on itch.io

About the game

Planet Not Found is a tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) for 2 to 5 players where you play tiny explorers on a strange planet where an ancient race of giants once roamed. You must rely on your technology and seek aid from tiny critters called Micropods to survive. 

• Create your own explorer, selecting from 8 unique skill sets, 16 tech upgrades and 5 perks
• As you play, improve your skills and upgrade your tech to make your explorer stronger
• Explore a wild planet with strange critters and giant objects
• Enlist the help of the Micropods -- different colours have different abilities -- and curate your squad to suit the situation
  
• Gather ancient artifacts, manage your precious resources of Power and Time and keep an eye on your explorer's stability

Game mechanics

For TTRPG fans and GMs, here are some more mechanical gameplay details:

• Rules-lite system using 3 stats and d6 pools
• Grow more Micropod units to add more dice to your pool
• Every roll includes a separate "luck die", which might explode into additional rolls, or might backfire
• Failed rolls award Determination, which can be spent on future rolls
  
• GM Tables to generate and inspire ideas on the fly
• Guide for creating adventures

Getting started

You need:

• At least 2 players: the Game Master and 1 or more Explorers
• At least 10 normal six-sided dice
• Letter or A4 paper. Print the resources sheets including 1 explorer sheet for each player. You may use the digital rule book, or the printable booklet

Optionally consider grabbing an adventure module: Meltdown Memories

What is included

This is a set of digital files including:

• Digital rule book
• Printable rule book
• Explorer (character) sheet
• Team sheet with clock
• Combat aids
• Micropod standees

What is a tabletop RPG?

Tabletop role playing games are games played by having a conversation. It is a form of collaborative storytelling. Often one player facilitates the game in the "game master" role and the other players have a character. Watch this video introduction by Ellino DiLorenzo as she explains it far better than I can.

Updates Log

• 2026-08: New Explorer artwork and standees