Trench Crusade is a tabletop skirmish game created by Mike Franchina and Tuomas Pirinen that blends the visceral horrors of World War I with an alternate history where the Crusades never ended and Hell has literally opened on Earth. The meme culture surrounding the game thrives on its distinct, unsettling art style and a level of 'grimdark' atmosphere that rivals even the most established sci-fi settings. Fans typically use the imagery to joke about the absurdity of fanatical religious zealotry clashing with industrial warfare, often featuring surreal character designs like the Communicants or the plague-ridden heretics. As the game gained viral traction on Discord and Twitter, these memes became a staple for tabletop gamers looking for a darker, more gothic aesthetic for their community content.