Between stops, you must maintain your experimental locomotive by completing mini-games to keep it running. Simultaneously, you must look after survivors you've rescued, managing their hunger and health to ensure they reach their destination for rewards.

is a 2016 post-apocalyptic survival game that blends 2D side-scrolling action with train management. Players take on the role of a train conductor navigating a dying world, tasked with transporting critical cargo and passengers across a landscape devastated by a mysterious alien "visitation" that transforms people into black-goo infected monsters. Core Gameplay Mechanics The experience is split into two distinct loops:

At each stop, the game shifts to a side-scrolling shooter. You explore abandoned stations to find supplies, survivors, and the passcode required to clear the track and proceed. Combat requires careful resource management of ammunition and melee attacks against various types of infected. World-Building and Narrative

The story is often praised for its eerie, minimalist atmosphere, delivered through environmental storytelling, notes, and passenger dialogue.