A downloadable solo journaling game

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Explore what it means to be human as an alien sent to earth in a tarot-based journaling game.

To Be an Earthling is a journaling game about observing the world around you, reflecting on what it means to be part of it, and thinking about the direction of humankind.
You play as a visitor sent to live among and evaluate humanity. Each year you will report to your superiors on what it means to be human. After four years, a fleet of ships will arrive from your homeworld and you will be asked to decide the fate of the Earthlings.
As you draw tarot cards, you make observations about life on earth and reflect on the experiences that you have along the way.

What is it?

A solo-journaling game built on the foundations of Anamnesis by Sam Leigh (Blinking Birch Games). Originally submitted to the Anamnesis Jam.

Cover art by the ever wonderful Alfred Valley.

  • An initially lonely but optimistic journaling experience
  • A tarot spread-like reflective conclusion
  • 16-page pdf

Play

Over 4 in-game years you record the thoughts and feelings of an alien placed on earth.

A diagram shows the cycle of recording your experiences using the minor arcana and making your report with the major arcana.

Tarot cards inspire your journal entries and reports.

A table showing prompts based on cards drawn from the minor arcana.

Finally, you reflect on your time on Earth and deliver your verdict on the fate of humanity.

A quote surrounded by a box with a globe icon.


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Updated 14 days ago
StatusReleased
CategoryPhysical game
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(12 total ratings)
AuthorArcane Atlas Games
TagsGM-Less, journaling, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Solo RPG, Tabletop, Tarot, Tabletop role-playing game

Purchase

Buy Now$8.00 USD or more

In order to download this solo journaling game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $8 USD. You will get access to the following files:

to-be-an-earthling.pdf 3.5 MB
to-be-an-earthling-singles.pdf 3.5 MB
LEGACY - To Be An Earthling.pdf
LEGACY - To Be An Earthling singles.pdf 2.8 MB

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to-be-an-earthling.md 12 kB

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I love this idea, yesterday I was questioning my decision to climbing the corporate ladder and how annoying everything is.

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Thank you for playing and for sharing your reflections!

A solo journaling game with a very interesting premise that explores what it means to be human.