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Orbital Blues is a game that wears its theme proudly and delivers on it beautifully. From the moment you open the book, you’re struck by how the art perfectly captures the “sad cowboys in space” aesthetic—lonely drifters, smoky starports, and the melancholy beauty of the frontier between the stars. The visual design isn’t just window dressing; it pulls you into the mood before you’ve even rolled a die. The layout supports that aesthetic as well, balancing evocative illustrations with clean presentation so that every page feels atmospheric yet still approachable for reference at the table.

Mechanically, Orbital Blues strikes a sweet spot between simplicity and depth. The rules are streamlined, intuitive, and easy to learn, but they also give players plenty of freedom to lean into character-driven storytelling. The system supports both the thrill of daring heists and the quieter, more introspective moments of life aboard a beat-up starship. Nothing feels overcomplicated or bogged down—everything from character creation to conflict resolution flows smoothly, letting the narrative and the theme remain front and center. For a game so steeped in mood and tone, having mechanics that never distract from the experience is a huge strength.

Finally, the book itself is a pleasure to use. The organization is thoughtful, with rules and guidance laid out in a way that’s both logical and easy to reference during play. The marriage of text and illustration feels deliberate, guiding the reader’s eye without ever overwhelming the information. It’s clear that care went into making sure this wasn’t just a rulebook, but an artifact that reinforces the world it’s inviting you into. As a whole, Orbital Blues is one of those rare RPGs where the mechanics, art, and theme are in complete harmony. It’s not just a game—it’s an experience.

I read through the entire book in a day and am so excited to introduce it to my table! The book was easy to read with lots of useful advice - more than enough to get started. And the system is great for tables that love being powerful heroes! Absolutely love it!!!

This book is not only light years deep on details for any kind of ship you could possibly imagine, it's also clever and eclectic. The artwork is top notch. Well worth the price.

Amazingly unique deck of cards! Tabletop Bookshelf knocked it out of the park with my order!

I saw a play through of this game on YouTube and thought it looked fun. I’m a big tarot nerd so I’m always looking for other things to do with my decks. Can’t wait to give it a spin.

I’m so happy to finally have a physical copy of this amazing game for my collection. The production quality is top notch. Highly recommend!

The book had beautiful art, simple rules and lots of hacks to mix it up, I love simple games that explain the rules in a few pages, setting it up to play with my kids this week.

Whether you prefer a step-by-step guide to build a ship and have it inform your world, or you have a milieu and need options within a genre or framework, this book has you covered! 3d6 and a sheet of paper is all you need to create a single ship of any size, or an entire armada.

Crew, factions, drones? It's here. Special areas? It's here. What does the bridge look like? It's here. And what does that weird looking button with the sign that says DO NOT PRESS do? It's here!

Another great STATIONS book that gets constant use at my table.

Shipped quickly, and I really appreciate now organized the digital downloads are. It made it super easy to run a session right out of the gate. I'll definitely use this store in the future!

I can honestly say, you've definitely never played an RPG like this. Extra digital goodies (included) help take the game even further. Check it out!

Mentally stimulating and blazing new trails for what a Tabletop RPG can do. Give it a whirl! These guys deserve your entertainment dollar.

Great art. Fun layout. Look forwards to playing