pickup: STYX (ashcan edition)

You are the operator of the ferry on the River of the Dead. The journey between the grave and what waits beyond is yours to shuttle, and your newly departed passengers look to you for guidance as they board your vessel to what awaits them next. pickup: STYX is a narrative-driven, cozy journaling game that asks players to explore death and dying as a trip shared between two strangers, both seeking answers, comfort, and guidance. This game uses a tarot deck and a few other basic tools to help you tell the story of a brief journey shared. Ashcan edition, ver. 4, 2026 *UPDATED 5/29/2026* - Major arcana use clarified - Recommended tools for gameplay - Spelling errors