A City of Iron And Fog

A City of Iron and Fog A Solo or Collaborative Journaling RPG of Film Noir, Desperation, Gumshoes and Moral Decay. You are a broken detective. A wealthy man has misplaced his daughter. He's paying you to find her quietly. You have 10 to 14 days. A deck of cards. A journal. And a city that wants to swallow you whole. A City of Iron and Fog is a solo journaling RPG of film noir and moral decay. Using a standard 52-card deck (plus two jokers), you'll navigate a corrupt city, uncover buried truths, and decide how much of yourself you're willing to lose. What's Inside: Complete rules for solo or collaborative play Three case lengths: 10, 12, or 14 days Two deck setups: The Fog Shuffle (chaotic) or The Vulture's Touch (cinematic) A full District  Atlas with prompts for six city districts The Scars Reference Catalogue: Emotional, Physical, Mental, and Corruptive Sins Rules for Assets and Foils The Final Confrontation and multiple endings Investigator Case Dossier sheet Play Solo or With Friends: Bring in friends as the Memory Keeper, the City's Voice, and the Moral Compass. They won't control your character, but they'll challenge your choices and give the city a voice. What You Need: A standard 52-card deck plus 2 jokers A pencil A journal or notebook The Investigator Case Dossier (included) Content Warning: Film noir themes including violence, corruption, moral decay, addiction, and psychological trauma. This game isn't a puzzle to be solved—it's a tragedy waiting to be experienced. AI was used during development for editorial feedback, debate, and grammar.  All game design, mechanics, and original writing are human-created.