Outbreak: Undead (2nd Edition) Post-Apocalyptic;Horror;Survival;Campaign;Low Prep
At‑a‑glance: Survival‑horror • d10+mod tests • 3–5 + GM • Prep‑light once learned • Medium‑crunch • 2–3h sessions
Theme and Setting
Outbreak: Undead (2nd Edition) is about ordinary people trying to endure extraordinary collapse. Its Deadworld framework lets you dial the apocalypse—viral zombies, parasitic hive minds, or slow‑burn outbreaks—so every campaign feels personal and local. Tone skews grounded and tense rather than cinematic power fantasy.
Core Mechanics and Rules
Characters are classless and built around practical capabilities, stress, and attrition. Checks use straightforward target numbers with modifiers; equipment condition and logistics matter as much as raw stats. The game emphasizes scouting, clocks, and trade‑offs (noise vs. speed, ammo vs. safety). The rules support both scenarios and longer campaigns with persistent injuries and dwindling supplies.
What Makes It Unique
The Deadworld toolkit gives the GM dials for outbreak vectors, virulence, and societal response, alongside procedures for scarcity and risk. You can run grounded "you‑as‑you" survival, community‑building arcs, or road‑trip horror with the same chassis.
Target Audience and Player Experience
Best for groups who enjoy tense planning, inventory puzzles, and moral pressure. If you want a rules‑lite, improv‑heavy zombie romp, choose Zombie World or Ten Candles instead; if you want a campaign that rewards caution and logistics under fire, this is the lane.
