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Experience Z. Year One: The Ultimate Zombie Survival Card Game

Z. Year One is a thrilling, crowdfunded digital collectible card game (DCG) brought to life by indie developer Downward Viral, thanks to the support of over 1,400 Kickstarter backers. Step into a bleak horror atmosphere where tactical depth meets high-stakes survival. Unlike standard card battlers, Z. Year One offers a unique single-player card game experience inspired by roguelikes, focusing on strategic play over microtransactions.

Two Asymmetrical Factions, Two Ways to Play

Choose your path in this uniquely crafted zombie card game:

• Survivors: Scavenge for supplies, utilize rare weapons, and armor yourself to survive another night against the encroaching tide.
• Fallen: Sabotage tactical locations, set deadly traps, convert survivors, or hunt your enemies to consume them alive.

Dynamic Gameplay and Thematic Locations

Z. Year One moves beyond the traditional "duel" format by integrating interactive location decks. Every match takes place in an eerie, fully 3D-realized setting that impacts your strategy. From finding exclusive location-based items to surviving the final Climax cards that can turn the tide of battle, the environment is as dangerous as your opponent. We’ve removed common frustrations found in the genre—such as mana flooding or constant interruptions from traps—to ensure a fluid, high-octane strategy game experience.

Three Engaging Game Modes

Whether you want a quick fix or a long-term challenge, we have you covered:

• Arcade: Master four consecutive matches featuring randomized objectives, enemies, and map layouts.
• Survival: Test your endurance against unique difficulty spikes.
• Supply Run: Customize your leader and push your luck for high-value loot. This is the ultimate mode for earning XP, Booster Packs, and card Variants.

Master the Hardcore Challenge

Reach level 20 to unlock Hardcore Difficulty. This mode offers significantly more challenging iterations of all game types, rewarding veteran players with double XP. Hardcore play introduces powerful Variants—upgraded versions of core cards that provide better stats and devastating abilities, forcing you to prioritize your deck-building strategy strategically as these powerful assets are consumed upon use.

A Fair, Player-First Experience

Z. Year One is a standalone product. We believe in providing a complete experience, which is why there are no microtransactions or hidden DLC costs. Every Booster Pack is earned through gameplay, not purchased. Please note that as a digital tabletop game, careful reading of card effects is essential to victory. Use the in-game "How to Play" screen (press TAB) to master the mechanics, and join our active community on the forums to share your feedback and join our ongoing mission to refine this indie masterpiece.

Account Note: We use PlayFab to seamlessly sync your progression, XP, and card unlocks across platforms, ensuring your survival status is always saved and ready for future updates.