Underplayed Gems

Monorail Stories (2022)

Monorail Stories cover
Developer
Stelex Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, interconnected narrative where routine commutes bloom into quiet human connections and branching life stories.

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What players say

Players are divided on this short, choice-driven visual novel set on a monorail. Fans appreciate the voice acting, pixel art, and multiple endings that encourage replay. Critics find the writing weak, the gameplay limited to slow walking between train cars, and the lack of a save or skip option makes replays tedious.

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