In a world where existential dread reigns supreme, players embody a down-on-their-luck freelance 'Grit Collector'—an unlicensed seeker of passion and despair. Traveling through absurd scenarios, you gather the emotional grit from various quirky, over-the-top characters, each with their own outrageous dramas. Do you help them resolve their issues, or do you convince them to lean into their misery for higher 'grit returns'? Your choices shape the narrative in unexpected ways, leading to hilariously dark endings or absurdly uplifting resolutions. The game challenges you to balance your moral compass against your subconscious desire for gritty storytelling.