Samurai Goths of the Apocalypse – TTRPG Rulebook

The apocalypse is here. Dress accordingly.

In Samurai Goths of the Apocalypse, the world is slowly being consumed by THE GLOOM, an encroaching evil that threatens to swallow everything in its path.

You have been told this is a war you cannot win.

You are also a goth samurai, so presumably you have some thoughts about that.

Gather your crew and step into the role of unlikely heroes standing against the end of the world. Armed with skill, resolve, and a certain commitment to doing things with style, you’ll face the Gloom and decide what it means to keep fighting when everyone else believes the outcome is inevitable.

Why We Love It

The premise knows exactly what it is. Goths. Samurai. Apocalypse. There is very little ambiguity about the kind of table we’re gathering around.

The enemy has a name: THE GLOOM. The approaching darkness gives the game a wonderfully simple central threat—and a reason for your characters to stand together against it.

Defiance is part of the story. You’re entering a fight you’ve already been told can’t be won. What your characters choose to do with that information is where things get interesting.

Style is not an afterthought. There’s room here for dramatic characters, dark aesthetics, improbable heroics, and looking exceptionally good while confronting oblivion.

What You’ll Need

4+ six-sided dice per player
Pencil & eraser
2+ friends
2–4 hours
A beautifully bleak imagination

Game Details

Players: 3+
Play time: 2–4 hours
Format: Physical A5 zine, staple-bound
Pages: 40
Dice: 4+ d6 per player
Style: Apocalyptic tabletop roleplaying
Focus: Resistance, defiance & character-driven storytelling

The end of the world could use a little more eyeliner.