{"slug":"mutantyearzero","title":"Mutant: Year Zero","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/mutantyearzero","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/mutantyearzero.json","summary":{"blurb":"Mutant: Year Zero is a post-apocalyptic survival RPG using the Year Zero Engine. Players control mutated humans scavenging the deadly Zone while managing their home settlement, the Ark. Classless and resource-focused, it emphasizes exploration, mutation powers, and base development over combat optimization.","atAGlance":"Year Zero Engine • d6 dice pool • 2-5 + GM • Low prep • Survival-focused • 2-4h sessions","whyItFits":"A strong fit for groups that want life after collapse to drive the tone and choices, with exploration-Driven helping define the experience."},"constraints":{"playerRange":"2-5 players + GM","sessionRange":"120-240 minutes","setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"Low","priceModel":null},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":0,"newGmFriendly":3,"oneShotFriendly":0,"campaignFriendly":0,"soloFriendly":0,"improvBurden":null,"structureLevel":null,"contentIntensity":null},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":4},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":3},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":3},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":2},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":3},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":5}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":null,"pdfAvailable":null,"physicalBookAvailable":null,"vttReady":null},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Groups that want life after collapse to drive the tone and choices","Groups that want place, travel, and discovery to stay central","Groups that want streamlined procedures with strong survival or exploration texture"],"avoidIf":["You want a very light rules load","You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover","You want a cleaner, less pressured world state"]},"facets":{"genres":["Post-Apocalyptic"],"systems":["Year Zero Engine"],"mechanics":["Exploration-Driven","Resource Management","Survival"],"themes":[],"decisionTags":[]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/mutant-year-zero/","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/139453/mutant-year-zero-roleplaying-at-the-end-of-days?affiliate_id=1659151"}}