Gloom: Unhappy Ever After is a standalone card game that can also be integrated with other Gloom titles for expanded gameplay. The game highlights the darker aspects of classic fairy tales through its narrative-driven mechanics. Designed for 2 to 5 players aged 13 and up, each session typically lasts around 30 minutes. The gameplay revolves around strategically worsening the misfortunes of characters before meeting their untimely ends.