Awesome post; really appreciate you spotlighting these games. I’m familiar with Stillfleet’s quickstart version and was suitably impressed by how unusual its flavor is; now I’ll spend the rest of the decade slowly acquiring and reading the others you’ve listed. (I admit I’d heard of The Wildsea, but I was almost physically repulsed by the idea of sailing on plants. Gotta get over that.) Another one that struck me as highly unusual in its lore is Sufficiently Advanced — have you ever reviewed it? You linked to it when talking about conflict resolution, but I’d love to know what you think of it and how it is to run.

Also, a general comment; I found your blog yesterday and couldn’t stop reading (and following links and references). Your passion and bone-deep knowledge of RPGs is obvious and commands instant respect, and I find your tone effortlessly casual and generous. So glad to have found the IGRC.