Grim Space: Horror for your Space RPG is a book full of thirty unique, hand-crafted horror scenarios that can be used for your space RPG.
Grim Space was created with Mothership, Alien RPG, Traveller, Stars Without Number, and other space RPGs in mind.
Grim Space will haunt your players with scenarios where:
- They explore a floating horror ship filled with genetically modified creatures, only to have them released while on the ship
- A clique boards the ship, and the characters discover the true nature of their barbaric and carnal weekly feast
- Cephalopod parasites infect the characters and cause shocking symptoms as they leave the host body
- A handmade camera is sold to the characters that can capture images of the dead
- Community members of a small colony request a character to help solve a mystery, only for the character to be at the center of a murderous betrayal
- …and plenty more!
If you want to stay updated with the project, join my Grim Space/Distress Calls specific newsletter here!
Grim Space includes 30 total one-page scenarios:
- 8 Ship Events
- 6 Strange Passengers
- 6 Macabre Monsters
- 6 Horrific Items
- 4 Adventures of Terror
Check out the sample in the images to see if these scenarios can add horror to your game, and strike fear into your players!
Inspiration for Grim Space includes:
Mothership RPG gameplay, resources, and modules, Traveller RPG gameplay, resources and modules, nature, science, and geology of Earth and our solar system, Farscape, Trader to the Stars by Poul Anderson, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Firefly, general history of pirates, The Twilight Zone, The Orville, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, the TV show Lost, general vampire fiction , general horror fiction , The Mummy, general fiction about faeries, Alien, Predator, The Addams Family, The Thing, Game of Thrones, general horror fiction ,fiction by H.P. Lovecraft, Soylent Green, The 6th Sense, The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, The Wickerman, 28 Days Later, Saw, and The Ruins. It’s likely that inspiration for these scenarios came from other sources as well. I’ve done my best to represent where my inspiration has come from.
If I’ve missed something, I apologize. Thank you for being a fan of games!
-James Hron
News
November 2025 Update – Paper Dice Games
This blog post summarizes updates for November 2025, including the availability of Grim Space: Horror for your Space RPG. Upcoming projects for 2026, such as Spellbook and Dwarf Mine expansion, are highlighted. The author encourages joining newsletters for more updates and mentions enjoying free RPG suggestions like Ironsworn.
Grim Space: Horror for your Space RPG! – Available Now!
Grim Space: Horror for your Space RPG is a new sci-fi RPG book featuring thirty unique horror scenarios tailored for space games. Designed for systems like Mothership and Alien RPG, it includes chilling events, strange passengers, macabre monsters, and horrific items to engage players. Available on itch.io, DriveThru, and Gumroad.
Grim Space Teaser – Releases Tuesday October 28th
Grim Space is set to release on Tuesday, October 28th! This will be the last newsletter I send out before next week’s release! But, as a reminder, I’m planning a 10% discount for the PDF when it releases, ONLY FOR THOSE SUBSCRIBED! If you have friends interested, send them the link below! Grim Space Newsletter Link Grim…
Grim Space Cover Art Announced!
Grim Space will launch on October 28th, with the PDF available for a 10% discount to subscribers. The cover art is complete, showcasing an alien threat. Indexing and tagging for the PDF are done, and final proofreading and quality assurance are in progress. Subscribers can share the newsletter for the discount.
Grim Space Update – Inline Art is Complete!
The Grim Space newsletter announces updates as the release date approaches, offering a 10% discount for subscribers. Key highlights include the completion of inline art and all 30 horror scenarios, with unique artwork enhancing the narrative. Final tasks involve indexing, tagging for safety tools, and proofreading, aiming for an October 28 launch.
October 2025 Update – Paper Dice Games
This blog post announces the upcoming release of Grim Space on October 28, 2025, and provides updates on its development progress. It encourages readers to join the newsletter for discounts and includes highlights from recent projects. Additional game recommendations and a call for engagement with readers are also presented.
Grim Space – An Update!
This blog post provides an update on Grim Space’s progress. The author has re-collaborated with artist Mac Teg for cover art, with completion expected by mid-October. Formatting for 22 of the 30 scenarios is nearly finished, and a 10% discount for subscribers upon PDF release is planned. Excitement builds for a Halloween launch.
Grim Space Newsletter – and Distress Calls Sale
James Hron shares two updates: a newsletter for a new science fiction horror book, Grim Space, offering exclusive content and launch notifications, and a 50% discount on “Distress Calls for Space RPGs,” featuring 30 unique scenarios. The sale ends September 29th. Subscribe to stay informed and save!
September 2025 Update – Paper Dice Games
This blog post summarizes a newsletter from Paper Dice Games, expressing gratitude for subscribers and offering a 25% discount. It provides updates on the upcoming horror RPG, Grim Space, which is 30% complete, and mentions future projects like Spellbook. Additionally, it highlights recent solo RPG reviews and popular games played last month.
Grim Space Announcement – and Mayday Sale
I am incredibly excited to announce my next sci fi game book – Grim Space! Grim Space is a collection of hand-crafted unique encounters, creatures, adventures, and happenings to add some horror to your space RPG! If you’re a fan of Distress Calls for Space RPGs, you’ll love Grim Space! In fact, you can check…
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