Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning

Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning

Released Jun 2018

Join Hank and Larry, two small defenseless animals, as they manipulate their way through the zombie apocalypse. Meet various characters and get them to scavenge for you while guiding them to "safety." Make life-or-death decisions, bargain, manage inventory, trade, and gamble.

81% positive · 1,028 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning is the first episode in a series. Episode 2 ("Caged") was released as a separate standalone game on April 16, 2024, which was the long-promised continuation of Hank and Larry's story. The store description explicitly frames this game as "part one of this story-driven game series," signaling it was always designed as a self-contained episode. The developer's communications confirm that Episode 2 — the only announced sequel content — shipped on April 16, 2024, fulfilling the outstanding commitment that had been in progress since at least March 2020. Since Episode 2's release, the developer has shifted focus entirely to a new, unrelated project: "Dreadwoods Gatekeeper," a medieval fantasy gatekeeping sim announced in March 2025. There are no announcements of an Episode 3 or any further content for this game. The developer's own post on April 7, 2025 describes Dreadwoods Gatekeeper as their "new game," with no mention of returning to the Scheming Through series. This game — Episode 1 — is a complete, finished product. All promised content (voice acting, episodic follow-up) has been delivered. The developer is now working on something new.
Evidence
Developer announced their new game Dreadwoods Gatekeeper, describing it as a new project. No mention of any further Scheming Through episodes.
news post · Apr 7, 2025 source development ending
high
Developer formally introduced Dreadwoods Gatekeeper as their next game, drawing a comparison to Scheming Through but presenting it as a new independent project.
news post · Mar 13, 2025 source development ending
high

Media

Details

Publisher
GrabTheGames
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Join retired salesman rabbit, Hank, and his canine pal, Larry, in part one of this story-driven game series as they use their knowledge of influence and persuasion to make their way through the apocalypse—without having to risk their own skin.

With a mixture of dark comedy and the use of real-life influence tactics, this story-driven game puts you behind the wheel of the characters’ choices. Can you convince a timid animal to enter dangerous looting locations? Will you risk your scavenger’s life for more resources?

Features:

  • Bargain to convince animals to scavenge for you and split the loot.

  • Guide your scavenger in high-risk situations.

  • Trade items to earn the highest value.

  • Gamble items, if you too like to live dangerously.

  • Learn a thing or two about influencing others.

  • Survive the zombie apocalypse without working too hard.

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Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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