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Explore a post-war galaxy with your mech best friend in this lo-fi solo & duo TTRPG.

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WHAT IS ION HEART?

ION Heart is a Lo-Fi Solo Mech TTRPG. Relax into your own story of interstellar exploration. Create a Pilot and their Mech best friend and sail the stars with. Discover planets, solar systems and cultures of your own making in the peaceful galaxy of the Astral Union. 

ION Heart is all about searching for your place in the universe. Your Mech has been many things across its existence: From a weapon of war to a circus juggler, it has led many lives with many Pilots. Your job as a Pilot is to bond with your mech as you explore together and find a home for you both in the stars wherever your path may take you.

Solo Journalling

In ION Heart you and your mech best friend will travel the Astral Union encountering challenges, conficts, and opportunities to explore together.


When you travel through these Story Circuits, you will record your adventures - describing what happens, your resolution, and outcomes into your own unique story journal.

No two journals will ever be the same, as your journal will represent your unique amazing journey with your mech.

Dual Character Roleplaying

Play as both a Pilot and Mech as you explore the world of the Astral Union. Unlock hidden memories and grow together to become more than you were made for.

Explore at your Own Pace

Ion Heart takes place through a series of Story Circuits are self contained narratives for you pilot & mech to explore. These can be anything from helping the local farmers solve their disappearing mega-sheep mystery to attending a war memorial for the fallen.

You can complete complete story circuits in a session, or just a single prompt. This means you have flexibilty to play quick or longer sessions as you wish!

Rules Light

Ion Heart is an easy-to-play, story and art first roleplaying game. The rules are designed to be picked up and get you playing straight away with no roleplaying experience necessary.

Requiring just some simple 6-sided dice and a pen and paper - exploring the Astral Union couldn't be simpler!

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