Scum and Villainy – Forged in the Dark Space Crew RPG | Asmodee

Step into a star-strewn frontier of risk, grit, and audacious plans

Scum and Villainy is a narrative-driven tabletop RPG set in a far-flung sector where a scrappy spaceship crew must navigate unwise deals, blaster fights, and high adventure under the iron rule of a galactic hegemony. Built on a Forged in the Dark framework, the game invites you to collaborate with your crew to carve out a name for yourselves among rival syndicates, warring noble houses, enigmatic aliens, and mysterious Mystics. The thrill isn’t just in the loot—it’s in the moment-to-moment choices, the tension of negotiations, and the sense of momentum as your crew scrapes by and then tries for a bigger score across the sector.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork and storytelling, Scum and Villainy lets players shape a living, evolving narrative. Your crew may start with modest risks and fragile alliances, but each session can push them toward larger reputations, bolder schemes, and more intricate connections. The atmosphere blends space opera with noir intrigue, where danger lurks around every corridor and every pact could tilt the balance of power in the sector. You’ll feel the weight of decisions as allies fade, rivals close in, and ancient ruins yield clues that might change the course of your crew’s fortune.

The game also offers a tangible sense of place. The exploration of ruined civilizations becomes a recurring thread—a pursuit that can bring you rare technology, forbidden lore, or leverage in your ongoing struggle for recognition. The lore invites players to imagine vivid settings, from neon-lit ports to derelict outposts, and to improvise scenes that feel cinematic and consequential. It’s a system designed to support collaborative storytelling, where outcomes are earned through choice, teamwork, and a bit of daring—without promising guaranteed results.

From a practical standpoint, Scum and Villainy is well suited for both shorter one-shot sessions and longer campaigns. It supports a range of play styles—from fast, tense missions to slower, character-driven arcs—so your table can adapt to your group’s rhythm. If you enjoy spacefaring capers with strategic risk-taking and dynamic crew dynamics, this game offers a flexible framework that can grow with your group’s preferences and imagination.

What you get at the table

• A vivid, collaborative setting where crew members negotiate, improvise, and plan bold moves.
• A Forged in the Dark structure that emphasizes narrative control, momentum, and consequential choices.
• Rich thematic options including crime networks, noble factions, and otherworldly mysteries.
• Opportunities to explore lost civilizations and their legacies for fun and profit.

Durable components for repeat sessions

• Sturdy tagboard cards built to withstand frequent use.
• Reinforced cardboard storage box to keep your sessions organized.
• Compact, portable setup that fits on most tables and is easy to reuse session after session.

Whether you’re a veteran of narrative RPGs or a curious newcomer, Scum and Villainy invites you to chart a course through a dangerous, alluring universe—where every choice can shape your crew’s fate, and fame across the sector remains a tantalizing possibility.