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Starfinder

2nd Edition
Tactical sci-fi adventure built on the Pathfinder 2e engine
scifi
TacticalCrunchyCombat-HeavyCharacter BuildingGrid-BasedHeroicAscending ACSpace OperaShip-BasedExploration
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Diced20
System Familyd20 System
CostFree (ORC)
LicenseORC
PublisherPaizo
Year2024
Complexity High
Accessibility Very High
Community High

Core Mechanic

d20 + modifier vs. DC. Three-action economy per turn. Four degrees of success. Cross-compatible with Pathfinder 2e.

Best For

Sci-fi fans who want Pathfinder 2e's tactical depth with plasma rifles and starships. Great for PF2e veterans looking for cross-compatible space adventure.

Highlights

Free rules on Archives of Nethys, deep tactical combat, cross-compatible with PF2e, distinct class identity

Considerations

Steep learning curve, fewer classes and options than PF2e (still growing), tactical starship combat rules deferred to a future supplement with current rules being narrative only