Dreadline Express is more Myst than Balatro, but this horror Metroidvania deckbuilder is just as creative
Dreadline Express is a horror Metroidvania deckbuilder that emphasizes creativity and card play.
Dreadline Express
Dreadline Express is a 1st-person, curiosity-driven horror game set aboard the last human train. Unravel mysteries of the enigmatic train, face strange passengers, and shape your path using a unique card-based mechanic that gives you full narrative control. This is no longer our world.
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UNRAVEL THE MYSTERIES OF THE LAST HUMAN TRAIN
Steel wheels of the last human train cut through the scars of devastated Earth. A handful of last survivors remain on board. Behind every door lies a mystery and every passenger has a story to tell. Be clever, collect all the pieces of the narrative puzzle, and solve the grand mystery before all that remains fades away forever.
BE SMART
Explore the final moving relic of a fallen civilization in any way you like. Make the passengers your allies or enemies. Overcome obstacles with brute force or tactics. There is never only one right answer — this is your story. Just remember. You are being watched.
LEVERAGE THE UNIQUE, CARD-BASED NARRATIVE MECHANIC
The cards are a testament to what you've achieved. Browse your collection, find connections, and plot your plans on the pages of the card album. Every new card opens up new possibilities and paves the way forward. Fill the entire album to fully understand the melancholy tale of the last human train.
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Devlog #4: We're Releasing Next Month! (Oh, and also Gamescom)
We're back from Gamescom, and I'd like to share a few tidbits. But first, I have an important announcement: Dreadline Express will be released this October! Tell your friends,…
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Devlog #3: How the train came to be. Itch.io page. Demo reviews.
Festivals and events always inspire me to share some behind-the-scenes insights, and Train Fest will be no exception. Today, I’ll share what led me to set the game aboard a…
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Play Dreadline Express demo!
It's here—the demo is out! After more than two years of development, here’s a little preview of what we’ve been cooking! Enjoy the game, soak up the gloomy atmosphere, get to…
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Demo next week, new trailer, and publisher
So many updates! You might have already seen the new trailer that premiered last week at the Horror Game Awards Showcase! We tried to demonstrate the core gameplay loop, hint at…
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Devlog #2: How is the card made?
To be real with you, I didn't expect Dreadline Express to be accepted into the Deckbuilder Fest. After all, it's not your typical deckbuilder; these cards are narrative tools –…
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New trailer for Lovecraftian Days Showcase 2026
For the past few years, as a cosmic horror geek, I’ve always looked forward to one particular Steam Festival: the Lovecraft Days. "How cool would it be to participate in the…
