Oh, and the zombies (Casualties) are just the backdrop. The real monster is the market.
You're not a hero. You're a Taker – a desperate freelancer in the zombie-apocalypse gig economy. Every job is a negotiation. Every run is a spreadsheet of risk vs. reward.
Get paid. Come home. Die trying. Title: Red Markets isn’t a zombie game – it’s a poverty simulator with zombies Red Markets- A Game of Economic Horror
Can you beat the Loss? Or will the market eat you alive?
Highly recommended if you liked Blades in the Dark ’s stress, Delta Green ’s bleakness, and keeping an actual ledger at the table. Would you like a version tailored for (with image description suggestions) or a YouTube video script hook? Oh, and the zombies (Casualties) are just the backdrop
– the TTRPG of economic horror. Scavenge. Barter. Survive. Try not to die before your rent is due.
The twist: Every mission is a – you pay upkeep, you track charges on your gear, and even success means you're probably still broke. The horror comes from debt, burnout, and the slow erosion of hope. You're a Taker – a desperate freelancer in
Here’s a ready-to-use post for , a forum (Reddit, RPG.net) , or a Discord server . Option 1: Short & punchy (best for Twitter/X) In the zombie apocalypse, the real monster isn’t the Casualty—it's your mortgage. 🧟♂️💸