Dark Train is a Adventure game from Paperash Studio with a 70% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Paperash Studio
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 70% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor: Dual-core Intel or AMD CPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
Additional Notes: Warrning: May not work on laptops with integrated graphic card. Please try fiddle with quality settings. - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 2GB
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X Yosemite
Processor: Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel Iris
Storage: 4 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: OS X El Capitan
Processor: Intel Core i7
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel Iris 6100
Storage: 4 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant
Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: Linux railways under construction and testing, please excuse possible complications. 1080p, 16:9 recommended - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Memory: 8 MB RAM
Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant
Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: Linux railways under construction and testing, please excuse possible complications. 1080p, 16:9 recommended
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Dark Train is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, exploration, steampunk, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, steampunk, emotional story, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
At the first glance, impenetrable, yet totally cohesive and immersive puzzle game in the inside.The exchange is done with a good pace, and the things you discover are always interesting and sometimes pleasantly unexpected.It's also useful to spend some time moving at half-speed, with one of the brake sets engaged, so you can momentary stop…Some kind of mechanical squid; and you don't point and click, you can move the squid with the xbox-controller (or mouse) to…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.