Mothership vs Tiny Cyberpunk
Compare Mothership and Tiny Cyberpunk side by side. See differences in complexity, dice, genre, cost, and more.
| Mothership | Tiny Cyberpunk | |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Scifi, Horror | Cyberpunk, Scifi |
| Play Style | Rules-Light, Deadly, One-Shot Friendly, Survival, Atmospheric, Low-Prep, Cinematic, Fast-Paced | Rules-Light, One-Shot Friendly, Low-Prep, Fast-Paced, Theater of the Mind, Classless, Solo-Friendly, Random Tables |
| Core Mechanic | Roll d100 under stat/skill. Stress and panic mechanics escalate tension. | Roll 2d6 for a Test; any 5 or 6 succeeds. Advantage raises the pool to 3d6, while Disadvantage lowers it to 1d6 and normally takes precedence. |
| Dice | d100 | d6 dice pool |
| Complexity | Low | Medium |
| Accessibility | High | Medium |
| Runnability | Medium | Medium |
| License | 3rd Party License | All Rights Reserved |
| Cost | $ | $$ |
| Publisher | Tuesday Knight Games | Gallant Knight Games |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Best For | Terrifying sci-fi horror one-shots and short campaigns. Panic table creates unforgettable moments. | Groups seeking quick cyberpunk missions where street-level jobs provoke escalating corporate retaliation. The included oracles also support solo campaigns. |
| Highlights | Rules-light, well-regarded module library, panic system creates mechanical tension | Hacking uses Firewall difficulty and failure-triggered Kickbacks, giving digital intrusion distinct risks while reusing the core Test. Heat turns mission fallout into escalating corporate actions after rests, carrying consequences between jobs. A complete solo loop pairs scene procedures with oracles, supporting one-player campaigns without a Director. |
| Considerations | Panic table can cascade and end sessions abruptly, limited long-campaign support in core rules, stress mechanics can feel repetitive over extended play | Most Tests resolve as binary success or failure, leaving unlisted consequences to the Director. Long campaigns require more Director worldbuilding than one-off missions. The Corporate Edition includes portions of Neodinium that the publisher identified as generative-AI text; an announced Hacker Edition will replace that material. |